Union County Circuit Court cases in Union County, Jonesboro, IL
Union County Circuit Court in Jonesboro, Illinois, is a circuit court-the trial court of general jurisdiction for Union County within the Illinois First Judicial Circuit. It hears a full range of cases arising under state and local law, including criminal (felony and misdemeanor), civil (small claims, contract and tort, evictions/landlord-tenant), family/domestic relations (divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support), traffic and local ordinance violations, juvenile (delinquency and abuse/neglect), and probate (estates and guardianships), as well as orders of protection. The court also conducts preliminary hearings, issues warrants, and maintains the official record of these proceedings.
Union County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Union |
| Street Address: | 309 West Market Street |
| City: | Jonesboro |
| Zip Code: | 62952 |
| Phone: | 618-833-8114 |
| Fax: | 618-833-2010 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.firstcircuitil.org/union-county |
| Parking: | Parking is available in the lot adjacent to Locust Street |
| Forms & Filing: | Approved forms |
| Languages: | Multiple Language |
| Email: | info@unioncountyil.gov |
| ADA: | Circuit Clerk |
| ADA Phone: | 618-833-5913 |
| About / Additional Info: | First Judicial Circuit |
Services and Case Types Handled in Union County Circuit Court
Union County Circuit Court functions as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction, serving the public through:
- Case filings and processing: criminal (felonies, some misdemeanors); civil (contract, tort, real property); domestic relations (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile; probate/guardianship; and protective orders (domestic violence, stalking), as authorized by state law.
- Court hearings and trials: arraignments, motion hearings, settlement conferences, bench and jury trials; calendars, continuances, and notifications.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, scheduling, and juror support.
- Protective order services: petition intake, temporary orders, hearings, and enforcement coordination.
- Records and access: case lookup, file copies, certified records, and transcripts.
- Payments and compliance: fines, fees, restitution, and payment plans.
- Public assistance: forms, self-help referrals, interpreter services, ADA accommodations; specialty/problem-solving courts where available.
- Limited appeals from lower courts or administrative bodies.