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.
COURT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS
- How to Use Zoom for Court
- Administrative Order Regarding Remote Hearings (Video Conferencing/Zoom) in Jo Daviess County (01-11-23)
- Order for Remote Hearings
JOIN COURT VIA ZOOM
CHECK DATE OR STATUS OF COURT CASE
Jury Orientation Video

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- Meeting ID: 910 7417 4267
- Password: 413606
- 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
The Supreme Court announced the e-filing of civil cases is mandatory in Illinois Courts effective January 1, 2018.
This mandate includes attorneys and self-represented litigants.
Jury Orientation Video

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