Circuit Clerk

Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court

The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court is a Constitutional Office. While the Clerk is elected on a County wide basis, it is not a county office as defined by the Illinois Constitution. It is a non-judicial office of the Judicial Branch of State government. The duties are set forth by Statute, Rules of the Supreme Court and Local Circuit Court Rules.

The Clerk is required to attend all sessions of the Court, keep and preserve all records of the Court, issue process as required by law, and also is the Keeper of the Seal of the Court.

The Jo Daviess County Circuit Clerk’s Office is proud of its modernized record-keeping systems. Its computer system has improved the efficiency and services in the Clerk’s office. Through the use of data processing, this office has met the challenge of an increased volume of paperwork at a minimal increase in costs. That being said, we are now working toward creating a paperless court. All civil pleadings must now be “E-Filed” to the Clerk’s Office and we are now accepting “E-Filed” documents in the criminal departments as well.

COURT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS

JOIN COURT VIA ZOOM

Judge Kevin J. Ward’s Court Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 910 7417 4267
Password: 413606

Judge John D. Hay’s Court Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 921 4970 9553
Passcode: 207230

Starting January 1, 2023, most cases can be heard either in person or via ZOOM. Please read the Administrative Order Regarding Remote Hearings (found above) to determine if you need to appear in person.

CHECK DATE OR STATUS OF COURT CASE

https://judici.com/courts/cases/case_search.jsp?court=IL043015J

Online Payments to the Circuit Clerk