Gallatin County Circuit Court cases in Gallatin County, Shawneetown, IL
Gallatin County Circuit Court in Shawneetown, Illinois, is a circuit court and the trial court of general jurisdiction for the Illinois Second Judicial Circuit. It hears all justiciable matters arising in Gallatin County, including criminal cases (felony, misdemeanor, DUI), civil actions (law and chancery), small claims, family and domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile (delinquency and abuse/neglect), probate and guardianship, traffic and ordinance violations, evictions/forcible entry and detainer, orders of protection, and administrative reviews authorized by statute. The court conducts hearings, bench and jury trials, issues orders and judgments, and manages pretrial and post-judgment proceedings for cases within the county.
Gallatin County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Gallatin |
| Street Address: | 484 N. Lincoln Blvd. |
| City: | Shawneetown |
| Zip Code: | 62984 |
| Phone: | 618-269-3094 |
| Fax: | 618-269-4324 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.illinoissecondcircuit.info/ |
| Forms & Filing: | Approved forms |
| Languages: | English |
| About / Additional Info: | Second Judicial Circuit |
Services and Case Types Handled in Gallatin County Circuit Court
Gallatin County Circuit Court serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction.
Case types:
- Criminal: felonies and related misdemeanors.
- Civil: tort, contract, property disputes, higher-value claims, injunctions.
- Family/Domestic: divorce, custody, parenting time, child/spousal support.
- Juvenile: delinquency and dependency/neglect.
- Probate/Guardianship: estates, guardianships/conservatorships, name changes.
- Appeals from lower/municipal courts; some traffic/ordinance matters as authorized.
Public services:
- Case filings and docketing (including e-filing), fee intake, and scheduling.
- Hearings and trials (bench and jury), calendars, continuances, and court orders.
- Protective orders: petition intake, emergency/temporary orders, and hearing settings.
- Jury services: juror qualification, summons, orientation, reporting, and compensation.
- Records: access to case files, certified copies, and case searches.
- Payments: fines, fees, restitution, and payment plans where available.
- Self-help forms, interpreter and ADA accommodation requests, and mediation referrals.