Marion County Circuit Court cases in Marion County, Salem, IL
Marion County Circuit Court in Salem, Illinois, is a circuit (trial) court of general jurisdiction within the Illinois Fourth Judicial Circuit. It serves as the primary trial court for Marion County, adjudicating all justiciable matters not assigned elsewhere. Common case types include civil (chancery, law, small claims, evictions), criminal (felonies and misdemeanors), traffic and DUI, family/domestic relations (divorce, parental responsibilities, child support, orders of protection), juvenile (delinquency and abuse/neglect), probate and guardianship, mental health proceedings, and local ordinance violations. Appeals typically go to the Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth District.
Marion County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Marion |
| Street Address: | 100 East Main Street |
| City: | Salem |
| Zip Code: | 62881 |
| Phone: | 618-548-3856 |
| Fax: | 618-740-0118 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://fourthcircuitil.com/ |
| Parking: | Free parking across from the courthouse and parking around the courthouse. However, it is 2 hours parking around the building and a fine of $5.00 if over parked. |
| Public Transportation: | Public transportation is CTS out of Centralia, IL. http://southcentraltransit.org/ |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Calendar |
| Jury Service: | Jury Information |
| Languages: | Multiple Language |
| ADA: | Policy on access for persons with disabilities |
| ADA Phone: | 618-548-3400 |
| About / Additional Info: | Fourth Judicial Circuit |
Services and Case Types Handled in Marion County Circuit Court
Marion County Circuit Court serves as the county's general-jurisdiction trial court, providing public access to justice through:
- Case types: criminal (felonies/misdemeanors), civil (contracts, injury), family (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile (delinquency, dependency), probate (estates, guardianships), small claims, landlord-tenant/evictions, traffic/infractions, and limited appeals from lower courts.
- Case filings: in-person and eFiling; acceptance of pleadings, motions, and exhibits; filing fee processing.
- Protective orders: emergency and long-term orders for domestic violence, stalking, harassment, and vulnerable persons; petition assistance and hearings.
- Court hearings: arraignments, motions, trials (bench and jury), settlement conferences, mediation, and review hearings; public calendars and remote appearance options where available.
- Jury services: summons management, orientation, hardship/deferral requests, reporting instructions, and juror compensation.
- Records and services: case lookup, certified copies, payments for fines/fees/restitution, forms and self-help resources, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and referrals to problem-solving courts.