Richland County Circuit Court cases in Richland County, Olney, IL
Richland County Circuit Court in Olney, Illinois, is a state Circuit Court (trial court of general jurisdiction) within the Illinois Second Judicial Circuit. It serves as the primary local court for Richland County, hearing most first-instance cases and supervising related judicial proceedings. Its docket commonly includes criminal matters (felony and misdemeanor), civil cases (including small claims, contracts, personal injury, landlord-tenant/evictions), family and domestic relations (divorce, child custody/support), juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect, probate and guardianship, traffic and ordinance violations, and orders of protection. The court handles jury and bench trials, motions, and case management for these matters within Richland County.
Richland County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Richland |
| Street Address: | 103 W. Main street #21 |
| City: | Olney |
| Zip Code: | 62450 |
| Phone: | 618-392-3421 |
| Fax: | 618-392-8207 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.illinoissecondcircuit.info/richland-county |
| Parking: | Parking is available around the courthouse. Handicap spaces are located in the back of the courthouse. |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | rcircuitclerk@gmail.com |
| About / Additional Info: | Second Judicial Circuit |
Services and Case Types Handled in Richland County Circuit Court
Richland County Circuit Court serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. Its core public services include:
- Case intake and records: filing, docketing, copies, and public access to criminal and civil cases.
- Case types: felony and misdemeanor criminal; civil (contracts, injury, property); small claims; and other matters within statutory jurisdiction.
- Protective orders: processes petitions for protective/restraining orders where authorized by law.
- Court hearings and trials: schedules and conducts arraignments, motion hearings, settlement conferences, jury and bench trials, and sentencing or judgment proceedings.
- Jury services: manages juror qualification, summons, orientation, and attendance/payment.
- Support services: forms and self-help resources, interpreters, ADA accommodations, and fee payment.
The court's functional role is to provide fair, timely adjudication, maintain official records, and ensure public access to justice.