Pike County Circuit Court cases in Pike County, Pittsfield, IL
Pike County Circuit Court in Pittsfield, Illinois, is a circuit (trial) court of general jurisdiction within the Illinois Eighth Judicial Circuit. It functions as the county's primary court of original jurisdiction, handling nearly all state law matters arising in Pike County. Common case types include civil actions (tort, contract, small claims, evictions), criminal prosecutions (felony and misdemeanor), traffic and DUI, family and domestic relations (divorce, parental responsibilities, child support), juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect, probate and guardianship, mental health, orders of protection, and local ordinance or conservation violations.
Pike County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Pike |
| Street Address: | 100 E. Washington St. |
| City: | Pittsfield |
| Zip Code: | 62363 |
| Phone: | 217-285-6612 |
| Fax: | 217-285-4726 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. |
| Website URL: | https://www.pikecountyil.org/circuit-court/ |
| Parking: | Parking available around the courthouse grounds. The only courthouse entrance is through security on the north side. |
| Forms & Filing: | Approved forms |
| Jury Service: | Jury Duty |
| Languages: | English |
| About / Additional Info: | Eighth Judicial Circuit |
Services and Case Types Handled in Pike County Circuit Court
Pike County Circuit Court provides trial-level services to the public, including:
- Case filings and records: criminal (felony and some misdemeanor), civil disputes (tort, contract, property), family/domestic relations (divorce, custody), probate/estate, and juvenile matters; e-filing, case lookup, copies, and certified records.
- Protective orders: petitions for orders of protection/restraining orders related to domestic violence, stalking, or harassment; issuance, modification, and enforcement hearings.
- Jury services: juror qualification, summons, deferrals, orientation, and coordination of grand and petit juries.
- Court hearings and calendars: arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, trials (bench and jury), and sentencings; scheduling and public dockets.
- Payments and compliance: fines, fees, restitution, and compliance monitoring for court orders.
- Public assistance: forms, self-help resources, interpreter/ADA accommodations, and referrals to mediation.