Menard County Circuit Court cases in Menard County, Petersburg, IL
Menard County Circuit Court in Petersburg, Illinois, is a circuit trial court of general jurisdiction within the Eighth Judicial Circuit. It serves as the primary trial-level court for Menard County, handling all justiciable matters not reserved to another court. Common case types include civil (contracts, torts, small claims, chancery/foreclosure), criminal (felony and misdemeanor), family/domestic relations (divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support), juvenile, probate and guardianship, traffic and DUI, and local ordinance or conservation violations. The court conducts arraignments, hearings, trials, sentencing, and related proceedings, and issues orders and protective relief as authorized by Illinois law.
Menard County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Menard |
| Street Address: | 102 South 7th Street |
| City: | Petersburg |
| Zip Code: | 62675 |
| Phone: | 217-632-2415 |
| Fax: | 217-632-4124 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.menardcountyil.com/elected-officials/circuit-court-clerk/ |
| Parking: | Parking lot on the north side of building. Street parking all around the square. |
| Restrictions: | Mobile phones are only allowed with Judge's permission. |
| Forms & Filing: | Approved forms |
| Languages: | English |
| About / Additional Info: | Eighth Judicial Circuit |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menard_County,_Illinois |
Services and Case Types Handled in Menard County Circuit Court
Menard County Circuit Court serves the public as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It:
- Accepts and processes filings (in person/e-file) and schedules hearings for criminal (felony, misdemeanor), traffic/DUIs, civil (contracts, torts, small claims), landlord-tenant (evictions), family (divorce, parental responsibilities, child support), juvenile (delinquency, abuse/neglect), probate (estates, wills, guardianship), adoption, mental health, and ordinance cases.
- Issues and enforces protective orders, including Orders of Protection, Stalking No Contact, and Civil No Contact Orders; handles emergency petitions.
- Manages jury services: summons, qualification, deferrals, reporting, orientation, and juror payment.
- Provides access to case records, calendars, and notices; facilitates remote and in-person appearances.
- Collects fines, fees, and restitution; processes bonds and warrants.
- Offers forms, self-help referrals, interpreter and ADA accommodations.
- Processes expungement/sealing petitions and supervises compliance with court orders.