Madison County Circuit Court

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Madison County Circuit Court cases in Madison County, Edwardsville, IL

Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville, Illinois, is a circuit court and the trial court of general jurisdiction for Madison County within Illinois's Third Judicial Circuit. It handles criminal cases (felonies, misdemeanors, DUI, ordinance violations), civil matters (torts, contracts, small claims, landlord-tenant/evictions, property disputes, chancery/injunctions), family and domestic relations (divorce, parentage, child custody and support, orders of protection), juvenile proceedings (delinquency, abuse/neglect, adoption), probate and guardianship, mental health commitments, and traffic and conservation offenses. The court conducts arraignments, motions, pretrial proceedings, bench and jury trials, and post-judgment enforcement, and it hears statutory administrative reviews. Its jurisdiction covers cases arising within Madison County.

Madison County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information

Court Type: Circuit Court
County: Madison
Street Address: 155 N. Main Street
City: Edwardsville
Zip Code: 62025
Phone: 618-296-4580
Fax: 618-692-0676
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Website URL: https://www.co.madison.il.us/departments/circuit_court/index.php
Parking: Free parking is located in the Madison County parking lot. The entrance to the parking lot is located on North Second Street which is behind the Courthouse and Administration Building. North Second Street is accessible from St. Louis Street.
Public Transportation: Madison County Transit (MCT) Edwardsville Station is located directly across the street from the courthouse.
Forms & Filing: Forms & Instructions
Jury Service: Jury Service
Languages: English
ADA: Marla Davis, Third Circuit Court Disability Coordinator
ADA Phone: 618-296-4884
ADA Fax / Email: mdavis@co.madison.il.us
About / Additional Info: Third Judicial Circuit The Circuit Court in Madison County is staffed by eight Circuit Judges and thirteen Associate Circuit Judges.

Services and Case Types Handled in Madison County Circuit Court

Madison County Circuit Court serves the public as the trial court of general jurisdiction. Core functions include:
- Case filings and records: civil (contract, tort), criminal (felonies), and domestic relations (divorce, custody); docketing, certified copies, and public access to records.
- Protective orders: intake, issuance, and enforcement of emergency and final orders (e.g., domestic violence, stalking).
- Court hearings and trials: arraignments, motions, bench and jury trials, sentencings, compliance reviews, and mediation referrals.
- Jury services: summon, qualify, orient, and manage jurors; respond to deferral and hardship requests.
- Case management: scheduling, continuances, notices, and calendars.
- Payments and administrative support: filing fees, fines, restitution, fee waivers, interpreters, and ADA accommodations.
- Appeals and specialty matters where authorized: limited appeals from lower courts and problem-solving courts.

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