Whiteside County Circuit Court cases in Whiteside County, Morrison, IL
Whiteside County Circuit Court, located in Morrison, Illinois, is a circuit court and the trial court of general jurisdiction for Whiteside County within the Illinois state judiciary. It handles the full range of local trial matters, including felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil actions (from small claims to higher-value contract, tort, and property disputes); family and domestic relations (divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support); traffic and ordinance violations; probate and guardianship; juvenile abuse/neglect and delinquency; landlord-tenant/evictions; and orders of protection. The court conducts initial appearances, motions, bench and jury trials, and post-judgment proceedings, and maintains official case records for the county.
Whiteside County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Whiteside |
| Street Address: | 200 East Knox Street |
| City: | Morrison |
| Zip Code: | 61270 |
| Phone: | 815-772-5188 |
| Fax: | 815-772-5187 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. |
| Website URL: | https://www.whiteside.org/county-information/general-information/whiteside-county-courts/2008061750.html |
| Forms & Filing: | Approved forms |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | County Holidays |
| Jury Service: | Juror Information |
| Languages: | English |
| About / Additional Info: | Fourteenth Judicial Circuit |
Services and Case Types Handled in Whiteside County Circuit Court
Whiteside County Circuit Court (Morrison) is the county's trial court serving the public by handling:
Case types:
- Criminal (felony/misdemeanor), traffic/DUI, and ordinance violations
- Civil: small claims, evictions, contracts, torts, chancery
- Family: divorce, parentage, custody/visitation, child support
- Juvenile: delinquency and abuse/neglect
- Probate: estates, guardianship, and mental health matters
Public services:
- Case filings and e-filing intake; docketing and case management
- Protective orders: domestic violence orders of protection, stalking and civil no-contact orders (petition filing and prompt hearings)
- Court hearings: scheduling, courtroom proceedings, continuances, and issuance of orders
- Records: case search, file viewing, and certified copies
- Payments: fines, fees, restitution, and traffic citations
- Jury services: summons, orientation, selection, deferrals, and juror compensation
- Forms, self-help resources, and interpreter/ADA accommodations