Tazewell County Circuit Court cases in Tazewell County, Pekin, IL
Tazewell County Circuit Court in Pekin, Illinois is a circuit (trial) court within the Illinois Tenth Judicial Circuit. It has general jurisdiction over cases arising in Tazewell County, handling nearly all justiciable matters unless another court has exclusive authority. Common case types include felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil matters such as tort, contract, small claims, evictions, and chancery; family and domestic relations (divorce, parenting time, child support, and orders of protection); juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect; probate and guardianship; traffic and DUI; and local ordinance and conservation violations, as well as administrative review proceedings authorized by law.
Tazewell County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Tazewell |
| Street Address: | 342 Court Street |
| City: | Pekin |
| Zip Code: | 61554 |
| Phone: | 309-477-2214 |
| Fax: | 309-478-5792 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. |
| Website URL: | https://10thcircuitcourtil.org/ |
| Parking: | On street parking with a city bus stop. There is a designated lot for jurors on S. 4th Street across from Busey Bank. |
| Restrictions: | Video or audio recording in the courtroom is not permitted under Rule 16. |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Divisions / Services: | Probation |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Holiday Closures |
| Jury Service: | Jury Information |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Policy on access for persons with disabilities |
| About / Additional Info: | Tenth Judicial Circuit |
Services and Case Types Handled in Tazewell County Circuit Court
Tazewell County Circuit Court serves as the county's court of general jurisdiction. It handles criminal cases (felonies and certain misdemeanors), civil disputes (contracts, injury, property), family matters (divorce, custody, support, adoptions), probate/estate and guardianship, and appeals from lower courts. Public-facing services include case filings and e-filing via the Circuit Clerk; scheduling and conducting court hearings and trials; issuance and hearings on protective orders where authorized; jury services (summons, qualification, deferrals, orientation, and payment); maintenance and certified copies of court records; access to dockets and calendars; fines and fees payment; self-help forms and information; interpreter and ADA accommodations; and referrals to mediation or specialty courts when available. The court also provides public access to case information and coordinates notifications, ensuring parties receive hearing dates and that orders are enforceable.