Scott County Circuit Court cases in Scott County, Winchester, IL
Scott County Circuit Court in Winchester, Illinois, is a state circuit court and the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles most local judicial matters, including criminal cases (felonies, misdemeanors, DUI), civil disputes (torts, contracts, small claims), family law (divorce, child custody and support), juvenile matters, probate and guardianship, traffic and ordinance violations, and orders of protection. The court conducts arraignments, pretrial proceedings, bench and jury trials, and sentencing, and it maintains the official case records for Scott County. Appeals from its final judgments go to the Illinois Appellate Court.
Scott County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Scott |
| Street Address: | 35 E Market St |
| City: | Winchester |
| Zip Code: | 62694 |
| Phone: | 217-742-5217 |
| Fax: | 217-742-5853 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. |
| Website URL: | https://co.sangamon.il.us/departments/s-z/seventh-judicial-circuit-court |
| Public Transportation: | Rural Mass Transit |
| Forms & Filing: | Approved forms |
| Jury Service: | Jury Commission |
| Languages: | English |
| About / Additional Info: | Seventh Judicial CircuitCourtrooms are located on the 5th, 6th, and 7th floors. The Office of the Circuit Clerk is located in room 405 on the 4th floor. |
Services and Case Types Handled in Scott County Circuit Court
Scott County Circuit Court serves the public by adjudicating major cases, maintaining records, and managing juries.
- Case filings (via the Clerk): felony criminal; civil disputes (contract, tort, real property); domestic relations (divorce, custody, support); probate/estate and guardianship; name changes and adoptions; appeals from lower courts.
- Protective orders: hears petitions and violations, or appeals of orders (family abuse/stalking), and enforces related conditions.
- Court hearings: schedules and conducts arraignments, motions, conferences, bench and jury trials, sentencings, and appeals; publishes dockets as allowed.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, reporting instructions, deferrals, and juror compensation.
- Public services: certified copies, record searches, and payment processing for court costs, fines, and restitution; forms, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and basic procedural guidance.