Montgomery County Circuit Court

Montgomery County Circuit Court cases in Montgomery County, Hillsboro, IL

Montgomery County Circuit Court in Hillsboro, Illinois, is a state circuit court and the trial court of general jurisdiction for Montgomery County within the Illinois Fourth Judicial Circuit. It hears and decides all justiciable matters arising under state and local law at the county level, including criminal cases (felonies, misdemeanors, ordinance violations), civil actions (torts, contracts, small claims, evictions), family and domestic relations (divorce, child custody, child support), probate and guardianship, juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect, traffic and DUI matters, and orders of protection. The court handles case filings, motions, trials, and post-judgment enforcement, and it conducts jury and bench trials as required.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Montgomery County Circuit Court

Montgomery County Circuit Court serves the public as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It accepts and processes filings for felony and serious misdemeanor criminal cases; major civil claims; family law (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile matters; guardianships; foreclosures/equity actions; and appeals from District Court and certain agencies. The court schedules and conducts hearings, motions, settlement conferences, and jury or bench trials; issues and hears protective and peace orders; and provides mediation, interpreters, and ADA accommodations. Jury services include qualification, summons, check-in, deferrals, and payment. The Clerk's Office maintains case records and calendars, provides copies and certified records, records land instruments, and issues marriage and business licenses. Public resources include self-help centers, forms, and information on calendars, remote proceedings, fees, and hours.