| 1Q. | How do I pay my traffic ticket(s) Online?? |
| 1A. | Click on "www.GovPayNOW.com" to start your Online payment process.
You will need: Credit or Debit Card and Pay Location Code
#6247 |
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| 2Q. | When is my next court date, what time, what courtroom, with which judge? |
| 2A. | Please call 815-319-4500 let the
operator know the case number or your first and last name. |
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| 3Q. | What is my case number? |
| 3A. | Please call 815-319-4500 and give the operator your first and last name. |
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| 4Q. | How do I file a
Divorce, Small Claims, Forcible Detainer, or a Probate Case? |
| 4A. | The Circuit Clerk's Office cannot give legal advice. Forms are available for
Divorce, Forcible Detainer, and Small Claims in Room 108. Probate documents must be drawn up by the constituent or an attorney. |
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| 5Q. | How much does it costs to file these cases? |
| 5A. | This information could be found on the Fees page |
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| 6Q. | How long does it take before it goes to court? |
| 6A. | Each type of case is different.
Please check with your attorney or call 815-319-4500 for further information. |
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| 7Q. | What do I do if I have received a judgment against someone and they still have not paid? |
| 7A. | Be sure to let your attorney know. If you proceeded with the case
pro-se, then you may file a wage deduction or citation in Room 108. |
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| 8Q. | How much does it cost? |
| 8A. | This information could be found on the Fees page |
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| 9Q. | How do I get copies of my divorce papers and can I get them certified? |
| 9A. | Divorce papers would be
located in our Records Division, Room #101. Records Division may certify these documents for a fee. |
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| 10Q. | What are your hours? |
| 10A. | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru
Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday |
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| 11Q. | Where is the Circuit Clerk’s office located? |
| 11A. | This information could be found on the Location and Hours page |
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| 12Q. | What holidays are you closed? |
| 12A. | This information could be found on the Court Holidays page |
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| 13Q. | How do I get to the Circuit Clerk’s office from Chicago? |
| 13A. | This information could be found on the Location and Hours page |
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| 14Q. | I can’t make it to court today, or I missed my court date. What should I do? |
| 14A. | Please call 815-319-4500. |
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| 15Q. | Has a case been filed against me yet? |
| 15A. | You may call the Circuit Clerk's Office at
815-319-4500 and give the operator your first and last name. She will then be able to give you that information. |
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| 16Q. | Do I have a warrant for my arrest? |
| 16A. | Please call 815-319-4500. |
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| 17Q. | Where can I get a copy of my Birth Certificate? |
| 17A. | Birth Certificates are obtained at the County Clerk's Office, 404 Elm Street. For further information, please call
815-319-4250. |
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| 18Q. | What number do I call concerning my taxes or a lien? |
| 18A. | You may call the Treasurer's Office at
815-319-4400 for information concerning taxes and liens. |
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| 19Q. | Can I file a case without an attorney? |
| 19A. | You may file a case "pro-se" which is the legal term used when "one represents oneself". The Circuit Clerk's Office is unable
to give any legal advice. |
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| 20Q. | How do I change my court date? |
| 20A. | Please call 815-319-4500. |
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| 21Q. | Has there been an answer, appearance or jury demand filed on my case? |
| 21A. | Please call 815-319-4500. |
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| 22Q. | When do I get my Bond money back? |
| 22A. | Please call 815-319-4500 |
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| 23Q. | How much are my fines? |
| 23A. | Please call 815-319-4500 or click on
"www.GovPayNOW.com" to check Online.
You will need: Credit or Debit Card and Pay Location Code
#6247 |
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| 24Q. | What happened in court on a certain date? |
| 24A. | Please call 815-319-4500. |
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| 25Q. | Where do I pay my fines? |
| 25A. | Room 108 - Traffic/Criminal Division or click on
"www.GovPayNOW.com" to pay Online. You will need:
Credit or Debit Card and Pay Location Code #6247 |
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