Greene County Circuit Court

Greene County Circuit Court cases in Greene County, Carrollton, IL

Greene County Circuit Court in Carrollton is a circuit (trial) court of general jurisdiction for Greene County within Illinois's Seventh Judicial Circuit. It hears felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; DUI, traffic, and conservation violations; civil actions at law and in chancery; small claims; evictions; probate and guardianship; family matters including dissolution of marriage, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, and orders of protection; and juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect proceedings. The court also handles local ordinance violations and authorized administrative reviews. Appeals from this court are taken to the Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Greene County Circuit Court

Greene County Circuit Court serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. Core functions include:
- Case filings and records: accepts and dockets felony criminal cases, major civil disputes (e.g., contract, injury), and domestic relations matters (divorce, custody, support); maintains case files and issues certified copies; hears certain appeals from lower courts.
- Protective orders: processes petitions for family-abuse/stalking protective orders and issues temporary and final orders.
- Court hearings and trials: schedules arraignments, motions, conferences, and bench or jury trials; manages calendars, interpreters, and ADA accommodations.
- Jury services: summons, qualifies, and manages jurors; provides reporting instructions, deferrals, and compensation.
- Payments and compliance: collects filing fees, fines, and court costs; administers orders and compliance reviews as required.
- Public access: offers docket information, records requests, and guidance on forms for self-represented litigants.

Services and case types may vary by state law.