Woodford County Circuit Court cases in Woodford County, Eureka, IL
Woodford County Circuit Court, located in Eureka, Illinois, is a circuit trial court of general jurisdiction within the Illinois Eleventh Judicial Circuit. It has countywide jurisdiction over cases arising in Woodford County and serves as the primary forum for filing and adjudicating matters under state law. The court handles felony and misdemeanor criminal prosecutions; traffic and DUI offenses; civil cases including small claims, contracts, torts, evictions, and chancery; family and domestic relations matters such as divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, and child support; juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect; probate and guardianship; and orders of protection and local ordinance violations. Appeals from its decisions proceed to the Illinois Appellate Court as provided by statute.
Woodford County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Woodford |
| Street Address: | 117 E. Court Street |
| City: | Eureka |
| Zip Code: | 61530 |
| Phone: | 309-467-3312 |
| Fax: | 309/467-7377 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
| Website URL: | http://www.woodford-county.org/154/Clerk-of-the-Circuit-Court |
| Parking: | Parking is located in 2 parking lots and on street parking. |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Court Holidays |
| Jury Service: | Jury Orientation |
| Languages: | English |
| ADA: | Polisy and Procedures |
| About / Additional Info: | Eleventh Judicial Circuit |
Services and Case Types Handled in Woodford County Circuit Court
Woodford County Circuit Court serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It:
- Accepts and manages case filings and records for criminal, civil, family, probate, juvenile, and traffic and ordinance violations; examples include felonies/misdemeanors, small claims, contract and injury cases, divorce, custody/child support, guardianship, adoption, estates, and juvenile abuse/delinquency.
- Issues and hears petitions for protective orders (e.g., domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault), including emergency and final orders.
- Schedules and conducts court hearings, conferences, trials, and sentencings; sets bonds and conditions; enforces orders.
- Provides jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, selection, and juror support.
- Processes fines, fees, restitution, and payment plans; handles expungement and record-sealing petitions.
- Offers public access to calendars and case information, forms and e-filing, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and referrals to mediation and self-help resources.