Putnam County Circuit Court cases in Putnam County, Hennepin, IL
Putnam County Circuit Court in Hennepin, Illinois, is the circuit (trial) court of general jurisdiction for Putnam County within the Tenth Judicial Circuit. It handles all justiciable matters arising in the county, including criminal cases (felonies and misdemeanors), civil actions (tort, contract, small claims, chancery), family and domestic relations (divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support), juvenile (delinquency and abuse/neglect), probate and guardianship, traffic and ordinance violations, and orders of protection. As the county's primary trial court, it conducts jury and bench trials, arraignments, motions, and other hearings, and issues judgments and orders under Illinois law.
Putnam County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Putnam |
| Street Address: | 120 N. 4th Street |
| City: | Hennepin |
| Zip Code: | 61327 |
| Phone: | 815-925-7016 |
| Fax: | 815-925-7492 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. |
| Website URL: | https://10thcircuitcourtil.org/ |
| Parking: | Parking available at the west and north sides of the courthouse. All parking is free. |
| Forms & Filing: | Court Forms |
| Divisions / Services: | Probation |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Holiday Closures |
| Jury Service: | Jury Commission |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Policy on access for persons with disabilities |
| About / Additional Info: | Tenth Judicial Circuit |
Services and Case Types Handled in Putnam County Circuit Court
Putnam County Circuit Court functions as the county's general-jurisdiction trial court serving the public by:
- Accepting case filings and maintaining case records/dockets.
- Hearing criminal cases (felonies and some misdemeanors), civil disputes (contracts, torts, property), family law (divorce, custody, child support), probate/estates, guardianships, juvenile matters, and certain appeals from lower courts where authorized.
- Issuing and enforcing protective orders (e.g., domestic violence, stalking), including emergency orders.
- Scheduling and conducting court hearings, conferences, trials (jury and nonjury), arraignments, and sentencings; managing calendars, notices, and orders.
- Administering jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, and support for petit and grand juries.
- Providing public services such as access to records, forms, fee and fine payments, interpreter and ADA accommodation requests, and information on procedures and court schedules.