Hardin County Circuit Court

Hardin County Circuit Court cases in Hardin County, Elizabeth, IL

Hardin County Circuit Court in Elizabethtown, Illinois, is a circuit court and the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles most cases arising in Hardin County, including criminal matters (felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic/ordinance offenses), civil actions (tort, contract, small claims, evictions), family and domestic relations (divorce, child custody and support), juvenile (delinquency and abuse/neglect), probate (estates and guardianships), mental health proceedings, and orders of protection. The court conducts arraignments, pretrial hearings, bench and jury trials, and post-judgment proceedings. Cases are generally initiated and resolved here, with appeals taken to the Illinois Appellate Court.

Hardin County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Hardin County Circuit Court

Hardin County Circuit Court serves the public as the county's court of general jurisdiction. Core services include accepting case filings through the Circuit Court Clerk (with eFiling where available); maintaining records and calendars; and scheduling and conducting hearings, conferences, bench and jury trials. Case types commonly handled are felony criminal matters (from indictment through sentencing), major civil disputes (tort, contract, real property), and family/domestic relations through its family division where applicable (divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and juvenile dependency/delinquency). The court processes protective order applications, issues temporary/emergency orders, and holds full hearings as authorized by law. Jury services cover juror qualification, summons, orientation, and panel management. The court issues orders and judgments, manages bonds and restitution, and provides public services such as access to case information, certified copies, forms, payment of fines/fees, and interpreter or ADA accommodations scheduling.