Schuyler County Circuit Court cases in Schuyler County, Rushville, IL
Schuyler County Circuit Court in Rushville is a circuit court within Illinois's Eighth Judicial Circuit and serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles all matters arising in Schuyler County, including civil cases (small claims, evictions, contract, tort, chancery), criminal cases (felonies and misdemeanors), traffic and ordinance violations, family and domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect, probate and guardianship, and orders of protection. The court conducts arraignments, motions, hearings, bench and jury trials, and enters judgments and protective orders, providing first-instance adjudication and case management for the county.
Schuyler County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Schuyler |
| Street Address: | 102 S. Congress Street |
| City: | Rushville |
| Zip Code: | 62681 |
| Phone: | 217-322-4633 |
| Fax: | 217-322-6164 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. |
| Website URL: | https://www.co.adams.il.us/government/departments/judicial |
| Parking: | Street parking is available around the courthouse or the public square across the street. |
| Forms & Filing: | Approved forms |
| Languages: | English |
| About / Additional Info: | Eighth Judicial Circuit |
Services and Case Types Handled in Schuyler County Circuit Court
Schuyler County Circuit Court provides trial-level judicial services for the public. It:
- Accepts and processes case filings and pleadings; maintains official case records; issues certified copies.
- Schedules and holds court hearings, including arraignments, motions, trials, sentencings, and civil hearings; manages dockets and continuances.
- Handles protective-order proceedings (orders of protection/restraining orders), from filing through hearings and enforcement.
- Administers jury services: summons and qualification, orientation, check-in, deferrals, and juror payment.
- Collects court-ordered fines, fees, costs, and restitution; sets payment plans when authorized.
- Provides forms, filing guidance for self-represented litigants, and access accommodations (interpreters, ADA).
Case types commonly include: criminal (felony and misdemeanor), traffic/ordinance, civil (tort/contract/small claims), family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support), probate/estates and guardianships, juvenile matters, and landlord-tenant/evictions.