Pope County Circuit Court cases in Pope County, Golconda, IL
Pope County Circuit Court in Golconda, Illinois, is a circuit (trial) court of general jurisdiction serving Pope County within the Illinois First Judicial Circuit. It handles nearly all case types arising in the county, including criminal (felony, misdemeanor), traffic and DUI, civil actions (law, chancery, small claims, evictions), family and domestic relations (divorce, custody/parental responsibilities, child support), juvenile matters (delinquency, abuse/neglect), probate and guardianship, and orders of protection. The court conducts arraignments, hearings, trials, and post-judgment proceedings; issues warrants and protective orders; and oversees enforcement of judgments, operating under Illinois statutes and court rules for matters within its territorial jurisdiction.
Pope County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Pope |
| Street Address: | 310 E Main St |
| City: | Golconda |
| Zip Code: | 62938 |
| Phone: | 618-683-4071 |
| Fax: | 618-683-2211 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.firstcircuitil.org/pope-county |
| Parking: | Parking is available all around the courthouse. |
| Public Transportation: | There is RIDES Mass Transit service available. https://www.ridesmtd.com/counties/pope-county/ |
| Forms & Filing: | Approved forms |
| Languages: | Multiple Language |
| Email: | pope_co_cc@yahoo.com |
| ADA: | Sean Goins, Circuit Clerk |
| ADA Phone: | 618-683-3941 |
| About / Additional Info: | First Judicial Circuit |
Services and Case Types Handled in Pope County Circuit Court
Pope County Circuit Court (Arkansas) serves as the trial court of general jurisdiction, providing:
- Case filings and records management through the Circuit Clerk for civil, criminal, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile matters.
- Protective orders: intake of petitions, issuance of temporary/final Orders of Protection, and related hearings.
- Court hearings and trials: scheduling and conduct of arraignments, motions, bench/jury trials, sentencings, and post-judgment proceedings.
- Family law: divorce, custody, child support, paternity, adoption, and guardianship cases.
- Probate/estates: wills, estate administration, and guardianships of minors/incapacitated persons.
- Juvenile: delinquency and dependency-neglect proceedings.
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, reporting, orientation, and payment.
- Financial processing: collection of court costs, fines, fees, and restitution.
- Appeals from District Court.
Its core role is to administer filings, hearings, and jury functions to resolve disputes, protect individuals, and provide public access to justice.