Perry County Circuit Court cases in Perry County, Pinckneyville, IL
Perry County Circuit Court in Pinckneyville, Illinois is a circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Perry County within the Illinois state court system. It is the primary venue for state-law matters arising in the county, conducting arraignments, preliminary hearings, bench and jury trials, and issuing orders and judgments. Common case types include criminal (felony and misdemeanor), civil (tort, contract, small claims, landlord-tenant), family law (dissolution of marriage, custody, child support), probate (estates, guardianships), juvenile (delinquency and abuse/neglect), traffic and conservation offenses, and local ordinance violations. The court also hears administrative review cases as authorized by Illinois law.
Perry County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Perry |
| Street Address: | 1 Public Square |
| City: | Pinckneyville |
| Zip Code: | 62274 |
| Phone: | 618-357-6726 |
| Fax: | 618-357-8336 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Website URL: | https://perryil.com/circuit-clerk/ |
| Parking: | Parking is available on the streets all around the courthouse. |
| Forms & Filing: | Approved forms |
| Languages: | English |
| About / Additional Info: | Twentieth Judicial Circuit |
Services and Case Types Handled in Perry County Circuit Court
Perry County Circuit Court handles major criminal matters (felonies), significant civil cases, family law (divorce, custody, support), and appeals from lower courts. Services include: case intake, filings, and docketing; protective orders (domestic violence/stalking), including emergency and final hearings and coordination of service; jury services (summons, qualification, excusals, reporting, payment); court hearings and trials (scheduling, continuances, courtroom access); case information and records (dockets, copies, certifications); payments of fines, fees, and restitution; forms and self-help resources; interpreter and ADA accommodations; compliance monitoring (court-ordered conditions); and coordination with prosecutors, defense, probation, and victim services. The court provides a neutral forum for resolving disputes, protecting safety, and ensuring due process.