Grundy County Circuit Court cases in Grundy County, Morris, IL
Grundy County Circuit Court in Morris, Illinois, is the county's trial-level circuit court within the state's 13th Judicial Circuit. It has general jurisdiction over all justiciable matters arising in Grundy County, including criminal (felony and misdemeanor), civil (law and chancery, small claims, evictions), family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile (delinquency and abuse/neglect), probate (estates and guardianships), traffic and DUI cases, municipal/ordinance violations, and orders of protection. The court accepts filings, conducts hearings and trials, issues judgments and protective orders, and oversees compliance and enforcement for these case types.
Grundy County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Grundy |
| Street Address: | 111 E Washington St. |
| City: | Morris |
| Zip Code: | 60450 |
| Phone: | 815-941-3256 |
| Fax: | 815-941-3265 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.grundyco.org/circuit-clerk/ |
| Parking: | Parking is available all around the courthouse. |
| Public Transportation: | Bus service is now available at Louis Joliet Mall in Grundy County |
| Divisions / Services: | Probation |
| Languages: | English |
| About / Additional Info: | 13th Judicial Circuit |
Services and Case Types Handled in Grundy County Circuit Court
Grundy County Circuit Court serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It processes and adjudicates:
- Criminal matters (felonies, misdemeanors, DUI, traffic)
- Civil disputes (contract, tort, landlord-tenant, small claims)
- Family and juvenile cases (divorce, custody, child support, adoption, juvenile matters)
- Probate and estate matters (wills, guardianships)
Public-facing services include:
- Case filings, fee collection, e-filing support, and access to case records
- Protective orders (domestic violence, stalking/no-contact), including emergency petitions
- Jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, scheduling, deferrals, and juror payment
- Court hearings: calendars/dockets, remote options where available, continuances, and interpreter/ADA accommodations
- Payments for fines, costs, and restitution; compliance and record certifications
Clerk staff provide forms, filing guidance, and scheduling information to support accessible resolution of legal matters.