Livingston County Circuit Court cases in Livingston County, Pontiac, IL
Livingston County Circuit Court, located in Pontiac, is the circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction) for Livingston County within Illinois's Eleventh Judicial Circuit. It serves as the county's primary forum for adjudicating cases, handling trial-level proceedings including jury and bench trials, motions, and sentencing or judgments. The court hears a full range of matters: felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; traffic and DUI offenses; civil actions (including small claims, landlord-tenant/evictions, contract and tort claims, and chancery); family and domestic relations (marriage dissolution, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, and orders of protection); juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect; probate and guardianship; mental health; and municipal or county ordinance violations.
Livingston County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Livingston |
| Street Address: | 110 N. Main Street |
| City: | Pontiac |
| Zip Code: | 61764 |
| Phone: | 815-844-2602 |
| Fax: | 815-844-2322 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.livingstoncounty-il.org/wordpress/county-services/circuit-court/ |
| Languages: | English |
Services and Case Types Handled in Livingston County Circuit Court
Livingston County Circuit Court serves the public by resolving disputes, protecting rights, and managing records and proceedings. Core services include:
- Case intake and records: filing new cases, accepting pleadings, maintaining dockets, and providing copies/certifications.
- Hearings and trials: scheduling and conducting motions, conferences, and jury/non-jury trials (in-person or remote), issuing orders and judgments.
- Protective relief: processing petitions for protective orders (e.g., domestic violence/stalking) and other injunctions; emergency and bond matters.
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, deferrals, reporting, and payment.
- Public access: e-filing/online payments, calendars, self-help forms, interpreter and ADA accommodations.
Typical case types, as authorized by state law: criminal (felonies and serious misdemeanors); civil (contracts, torts, real property) above monetary thresholds; family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, support); juvenile matters; and certain appeals from lower courts or agencies.