Lawrence County Circuit Court cases in Lawrence County, Lawrenceville, IL
Lawrence County Circuit Court in Lawrenceville, Illinois, is a circuit trial court of general jurisdiction within the Second Judicial Circuit. It has original jurisdiction over most cases arising in Lawrence County, including criminal (felony and misdemeanor), civil (law, chancery, small claims, evictions), family/domestic relations (divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support), juvenile (abuse/neglect and delinquency), probate (estates and guardianships), traffic and ordinance violations (including DUI), and mental health matters. The court also handles petitions for orders of protection and certain administrative reviews. It functions as the county's primary forum for filing, adjudicating, and resolving cases, managing related pretrial, trial, and post-judgment proceedings.
Lawrence County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Lawrence |
| Street Address: | 1100 State Street |
| City: | Lawrenceville |
| Zip Code: | 62439 |
| Phone: | 618-943-4421 |
| Fax: | 618-943-5205 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.illinoissecondcircuit.info/lawrence-county |
| Parking: | Free parking up to two hours. |
| Public Transportation: | Only have scheduled transportation available. |
| Divisions / Services: | Probation, Parenting Education Classes, |
| Jury Service: | Jury Commission |
| Languages: | English |
| About / Additional Info: | Second Judicial Circuit |
Services and Case Types Handled in Lawrence County Circuit Court
Lawrence County Circuit Court functions as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles felony criminal prosecutions; significant civil lawsuits; domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile delinquency and dependency; and appeals from lower courts. Core public services include:
- Case filings, docketing, and calendaring for criminal, civil, family, and juvenile cases; issuance of summonses and warrants.
- Protective-order processes (domestic violence, stalking, harassment), including emergency and long-term orders and related hearings.
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, deferrals, reporting instructions, and juror support during trials.
- Court hearings and trials management (in-person or remote where authorized), continuances, and trial settings.
- Records and copies, including access to dockets, filings, and certified judgments.
- Payments for fines, fees, and restitution; compliance monitoring.
- Public forms, self-help resources, interpreter services, and ADA accommodation requests.