Will County Circuit Court cases in Will County, Joliet, IL
Will County Circuit Court in Joliet is the circuit (trial) court of general jurisdiction for the Illinois Twelfth Judicial Circuit, serving Will County. It exercises original jurisdiction over all justiciable matters arising within the county, except as otherwise provided by law, and handles administrative reviews and ordinance violations authorized by statute. Common case types include felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; traffic and DUI; civil matters such as small claims, contract, tort, chancery, and eviction/landlord-tenant; family and domestic relations, including divorce, child support, and allocation of parental responsibilities; juvenile abuse/neglect and delinquency; probate and guardianship; and orders of protection.
Will County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Will |
| Street Address: | 14 W. Jefferson Street |
| City: | Joliet |
| Zip Code: | 60432 |
| Phone: | 815-727-8592 |
| Fax: | 815-727-8817 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.willcountycourts.com/ |
| Parking: | Free parking available Ottawa and Marion Street Parking Lot |
| Directions: | The Will County Courthouse is located in downtown Joliet at the intersection of Jefferson St. and Ottawa St. |
| Restrictions: | The 12th Judicial Circuit prohibits all weapons, outside food and drink and all recording devices including cell phones with cameras from courthouses. |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Divisions / Services: | Adult Probation |
| Jury Service: | Juror Information |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | courtdc@willcountyillinois.com |
Services and Case Types Handled in Will County Circuit Court
Will County Circuit Court (12th Judicial Circuit) serves the public as the county's general trial court. It accepts and processes case filings and schedules hearings and trials across criminal (felony, misdemeanor, DUI), traffic/ordinance, civil (tort, contract, chancery, small claims), family/domestic relations (divorce, parenting time, child support), juvenile (delinquency, abuse/neglect), probate (estates, guardianship), adoption, and eviction. The court issues and enforces protective orders, including Orders of Protection, Stalking No Contact Orders, and Civil No Contact Orders. Jury services include summons, qualification, deferrals, and panel assignment for trials. Through the Clerk, the court provides e-filing, docketing, case records, certified copies, and payment of fines and fees. Additional functions include arraignments, bond hearings, warrants, mediation referrals, interpreter coordination, problem-solving courts (e.g., drug, mental health, veterans), expungement/sealing petitions, and fee waiver determinations.