Fulton County Circuit Court

Fulton County Circuit Court cases in Fulton County, Lewistown, IL

Fulton County Circuit Court in Lewistown, Illinois, is a state circuit court and the trial court of general jurisdiction for Fulton County. It processes filings, conducts hearings and trials, issues orders and judgments, and enforces them within its countywide jurisdiction under Illinois law. The court handles felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil matters including small claims, contract, tort, and chancery; family and domestic relations cases such as divorce, child custody, child support, and orders of protection; juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect; probate and guardianship; traffic and DUI cases; and municipal/ordinance violations.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Fulton County Circuit Court

Fulton County Circuit Court is the county's general trial court, providing:
- Case filings and docket management for civil (contracts, personal injury, property), criminal (felonies and some misdemeanors), family (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile, and probate/guardianship matters.
- Protective orders (domestic violence, stalking/harassment), including emergency and long‑term orders and related hearings.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, scheduling, and management of petit and grand juries.
- Court hearings and trials: arraignments, motions, pretrial conferences, settlement conferences, bench and jury trials, and sentencing.
- Records and public services: calendars, case lookup, certified copies, forms, filing fees, e‑filing, interpreters, ADA accommodations, and payment processing.
- Alternative dispute resolution (e.g., mediation), where available.

Its core role is to provide accessible case processing, fair adjudication, and enforcement of court orders for the public.