Massac County Circuit Court cases in Massac County, Metropolis, IL
Massac County Circuit Court in Metropolis, Illinois, is a trial-level circuit court of general jurisdiction within the Illinois Circuit Courts. It handles nearly all types of cases arising in Massac County, including civil matters (contracts, torts, small claims, evictions, orders of protection), criminal cases (felonies, misdemeanors, DUI), family and juvenile matters (divorce, custody, child support, adoption, abuse/neglect), probate and guardianship, and traffic and local ordinance violations. The court conducts arraignments, motions, bench and jury trials, sentencing, and post-judgment proceedings, and issues warrants and protective orders. Appeals from its final decisions generally proceed to the Illinois Appellate Court for the relevant judicial district.
Massac County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Massac |
| Street Address: | 101 West 8th Street, #2D |
| City: | Metropolis |
| Zip Code: | 62960 |
| Phone: | 618-524-7038 |
| Fax: | 618-524-5512 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | http://www.firstcircuitil.org/massac-county |
| Parking: | Parking is available on the streets all around the courthouse. |
| Forms & Filing: | Approved forms |
| Languages: | Multiple Language |
| ADA: | Sandra Riepe, Circuit Clerk |
| ADA Phone: | 618-524-9359 |
| About / Additional Info: | First Judicial Circuit |
Services and Case Types Handled in Massac County Circuit Court
Massac County Circuit Court serves the public by administering cases, conducting hearings and trials, and maintaining official records. It handles:
- Case filings and records: accepts/e-files cases; maintains dockets; provides certified copies; processes fees and waivers.
- Criminal and traffic: felonies, misdemeanors, DUI, ordinance/traffic; arraignments, pleas, motions, trials, sentencing.
- Civil matters: small claims, contracts, evictions, torts, injunctions.
- Family and juvenile: divorce, parenting time/support, paternity; delinquency and abuse/neglect.
- Probate and guardianship: estates, wills, guardianships of minors and adults.
- Protective orders: Domestic Violence Orders of Protection, Stalking and Civil No Contact Orders; emergency/interim/plenary hearings.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, deferrals/excusals, orientation, selection, stipend processing.
- Court support: scheduling, continuances, interpreter and ADA accommodations, payment of fines/fees, and information on hearing dates and remote appearances.