Jasper County Circuit Court cases in Jasper County, Newton, IL
Jasper County Circuit Court in Newton, Illinois is a circuit court within the Illinois Fourth Judicial Circuit and serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles felony and misdemeanor criminal matters; civil cases including small claims, contract, tort, landlord-tenant, and chancery; family law such as divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, and child support; probate and guardianship; juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect; traffic and DUI; and local ordinance violations, as well as orders of protection. The court oversees filings, motions, trials, and judgments for cases arising in Jasper County under Illinois law.
Jasper County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Jasper |
| Street Address: | 100 W. Jourdan St. |
| City: | Newton |
| Zip Code: | 62448 |
| Phone: | 618-783-2524 |
| Fax: | 618-783-2524 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Website URL: | https://fourthcircuitil.com/ |
| Parking: | Parking available on the street and nearby neighborhoods. |
| Forms & Filing: | Approved forms |
| Jury Service: | Juror Handbook |
| Languages: | Multiple Language |
| About / Additional Info: | Fourth Judicial Circuit |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasper_County_Courthouse_(Illinois) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Jasper County Circuit Court
Jasper County Circuit Court serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It receives and processes filings for felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil actions (torts, contracts, property), small claims; family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile and paternity; probate/guardianship; and traffic/infractions. The court issues and enforces protective orders (orders of protection, no-contact, stalking). Core services include case intake, docketing, scheduling court hearings and trials; jury services (summons, qualification, deferral, reporting); maintaining case records and providing copies; e-filing and forms support; collecting fines, fees, and restitution; interpreter and ADA accommodation coordination; and self-help or referrals to legal resources. The court publishes calendars/dockets, sets bond and conditions, manages warrants and compliance hearings, and facilitates alternative dispute resolution when available.