Moultrie County Circuit Court cases in Moultrie County, Sullivan, IL
Moultrie County Circuit Court, based in Sullivan, is the Illinois Circuit Court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Moultrie County within the Sixth Judicial Circuit. It adjudicates nearly all local cases, including criminal (felonies, misdemeanors, ordinance violations), traffic and DUI, civil disputes (tort, contract, small claims, chancery), family and domestic relations (dissolution of marriage, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support), juvenile matters (delinquency, abuse/neglect), probate and guardianship, mental health proceedings, and orders of protection. The court conducts jury and bench trials, handles pretrial and post-judgment proceedings, and issues enforceable orders within the county; appeals go to the Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District.
Moultrie County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Moultrie |
| Street Address: | 10 South Main Street |
| City: | Sullivan |
| Zip Code: | 61951 |
| Phone: | 217-728-4622 |
| Fax: | 217-728-7833 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website URL: | http://www.circuit-clerk.moultrie.il.us/ |
| Parking: | Parking: Around the square is free |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | 2021 Holiday Calendar |
| Jury Service: | Jury Information |
| Languages: | English |
| About / Additional Info: | Sixth Judicial Circuit |
Services and Case Types Handled in Moultrie County Circuit Court
Moultrie County Circuit Court (Illinois) serves the public by:
- Case filings and records: Intake and e-filing for criminal, traffic/ordinance, civil (small claims, contract, tort), family (divorce, custody/parentage, child support), eviction, probate (estates, guardianship), adoption, and juvenile (delinquency, abuse/neglect). Provides case information, certified copies, forms, and fee/fine payments.
- Protective orders: Processes and hears petitions for Orders of Protection (domestic violence), Stalking No Contact Orders, and Civil No Contact Orders, including emergency and plenary relief.
- Court hearings: Schedules and conducts arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, trials (bench/jury), sentencings, compliance reviews, and remote appearances where available.
- Jury services: Manages juror summons, qualification, deferrals, reporting instructions, orientation, and juror compensation.
- Public support: Offers self-help guidance, referrals to mediation/probation when ordered, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and payment plans or compliance options for eligible cases.