Circuit Court of Peoria County, Illinois (10th Judicial Circuit) Chambers Communication Rules

CRITICAL

Defendants must notify the Sheriff’s office and Circuit Clerk’s office when their address changes.

All defendants have an obligation to notify the Sheriffs office and Circuit Clerk' s office of a change of address.

CRITICAL

Self-represented litigants must promptly notify the circuit clerk’s office of an address change and know their next court date.

Note: Self-Represented Litigants are required to notify the circuit clerk' s office of any change of address promptly and know when their next court date is.

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Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

(309) 286-5941

Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office. Stark County - (309) 286-5941

Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office. Stark County - (309) 286-5941

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Contact

Email to clerk

If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the respective courtroom clerk via email

If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the respective courtroom clerk via email

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Contact

Phone to clerk

Members of the public with an in-person hearing scheduled during this period are instructed to contact their attorney, court advocate, or the circuit clerk’s office by phone, online, regular mail, or drop box.

If a member of the public had an in person hearing on a matter previously scheduled during this time, they are instructed to contact their attorney, court advocate or the circuit clerk’s office by phone, on line or via regular mail or drop box.

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Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

(309) 286-5941

For information about the possible phone option for contacting the Circuit Clerk, call (309) 286-5941.

Note, a phone option may exist. For more information, call (309) 286-5941.

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Each litigant is responsible for knowing their next court date.

It is always a litigant's responsibility to know of his/her next court date

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Contact

Email to clerk

If you have a scheduled case, appointment or are otherwise required to appear at the courthouse in connection with a court case, and you are unable to appear because of the above restrictions, you should proceed as follows: If you are represented by an attorney, contact your attorney. If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the Circuit Clerk via email starkcourt@yahoo.com

If you have a scheduled case, appointment or are otherwise required to appear at the courthouse in connection with a court case, and you are unable to appear because of the above restrictions, you should proceed as follows: If you are represented by an attorney, contact your attorney. If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the Circuit Clerk via email starkcourt@yahoo.com

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Rescheduled dates are coordinated among the listed parties and court offices, or mailed by the courtroom clerk to a party’s last known address.

New dates will be rescheduled between parties/counsel of record, the State' s Attorney's office, the Public Defender' s office and the courtroom clerk, or directly by courtroom clerk via mailing (e.g. TR cases) to the last known address of a party.

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Contact

Phone

Phone

672-6036

In Peoria, the LL and SHC will be opening in July for limited in person visits by appointment only, by calling Court Admin. at 672-6036.

In Peoria, the LL and SHC will be opening in July for limited in person visits by appointment only, by calling Court Admin. at 672-6036.

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Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

(309) 477-2214

Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office. Tazewell County - (309) 477-2214

Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office. Tazewell County - (309) 477-2214

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The party preparing a hearing or deposition notice must make a good-faith effort to coordinate a mutually convenient time with the court, opposing counsel, and self-represented litigants.

It is the responsibility of the party preparing the notice of hearing or notice of deposition to make a good faith effort to coordinate with the court and all opposing counsel and pro se litigants to set the hearing or deposition at a time that is mutually convenient.

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Litigants are responsible for knowing their next court date, and self-represented litigants must keep the Circuit Clerk advised of their current address.

It is always a litigant's responsibility to know of his/her next court date and, if a Self-represented litigant (SRL), to keep the Circuit Clerk advised of your current address.

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Self-represented litigants must keep the Circuit Clerk advised of their current address.

a Self-represented litigant (SRL), to keep the Circuit Clerk advised ofyour current address.

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Contact

Email

Participants seeking to appear remotely at an otherwise in-person proceeding must request it in writing or in person at least three business days beforehand; email may be used if the Court allows it.

Case participants who w ish to appear remotely for a future court appearance where the proceeding is otherwise scheduled to be in-person shall make such a request to the Court in writing or in-person. Th e requirement of " in writing" may include email correspondence if allowed by the Court. Said request must be made at least three business days prior to the court proceeding.

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Contact

Email to clerk

If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the respective courtroom clerk via email (if you do not know the email address call (309) 672-6984 to obtain it). Note, a phone or video option may exist.

If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the respective courtroom clerk via email (if you do not know the email address call (309) 672-6984 to obtain it). Note, a phone or video option may exist.

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Contact

Email to clerk

If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the Circuit Clerk via email marshallcircuitclerk@gmail.com

If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the Circuit Clerk via email marshallcircuitclerk@gmail.com

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If you are scheduled for jury duty, contact the Jury Administrator at (309) 672-6076.

If you are scheduled for jury duty, contact the Jury Administrator at (309) 672-6076.

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Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

(309) 477-2214

(if you do not know the email address call (309) 477-2214 to obtain it)

(if you do not know the email address call (309) 477-2214 to obtain it)

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Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

(309) 672-6000

Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office. Peoria County - (309) 672-6000

Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office. Peoria County - (309) 672-6000

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Check with the courtroom judge or clerk for details about court operations, as some courthouses may have reduced staff.

Please check with the respective courtroom judge/clerk for details, knowing that some courthouses may still be operating with a reduced staff.

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Contact

Phone

Phone

(309) 286-7181

If you are scheduled to meet with a Probation Officer, call (309) 286-7181. Please contact the office at the number listed above.

If you are scheduled to meet with a Probation Officer, call (309) 286-7181. Please contact the office at the number listed above.

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Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

(815) 925-7016

Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office. Putnam County - (815) 925-7016

Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office. Putnam County - (815) 925-7016

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Ifyou are scheduled to meet with an Adult Probation or Pre-Trial officer (309-672-6018) or a Juvenile Probation officer (309-672-6080) please contact the office at the number listed herein.

Ifyou are scheduled to meet with an Adult Probation or Pre-Trial officer (309-672-6018) or a Juvenile Probation officer (309-672-6080) please contact the office at the number listed herein.

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Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

(309) 246-8604

A phone option may exist for contacting the Circuit Clerk; callers seeking information by phone are directed to (309) 246-8604.

Note, a phone option may exist. For information by phone, call (309) 246-8604.

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Contact courtroom clerks only for scheduling purposes.

Only contact courtroom clerks for scheduling purposes.

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Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

(309) 246-6435

Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office. Marshall County - (309) 246-6435

Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office. Marshall County - (309) 246-6435

INFO

If no individual courtroom procedure orders are published, attorneys and self-represented litigants may contact the courtroom about procedure and scheduling.

If none, attorneys/self-represented litigants may communicate with each individual courtroom as before the pandemic concerning matters of procedure and scheduling.

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For details about county and courtroom schedules, contact the individual courtroom or clerk.

Each County and courtroom are different and will have their own schedule as approved by its respective judge who have been directed by the undersigned to gradually allow more in person matters. Remote hearings are still encouraged where feasible as approved by its respective judge. The goal is to gradually increase in person access in the courtroom or their environs, all complying with those safety precautions described in paragraph 6 below. The situation will be re- evaluated regularly as it continues to evolve considering the vaccine distribution, COVID-19 metrics, and input from stakeholders including local public health departments. Contact the individual courtroom/clerk for details.

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Contact

Phone

Phone

672-6084

Those wishing to use the computers for online research, forms, or e-filing should contact Court Administration at 672-6084 to schedule an appointment.

For those that wish to use the two computers for online research or completing forms and/or e-filing documents, please contact Court Administration at 672-6084, to schedule an .appointment.

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Contact the individual courtroom or clerk for details about remote hearings.

Remote hearings are still expected to be conducted with increased frequency via phone and video conference. Contact the individual courtroom/clerk for details.

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Self-represented litigants unsure of their next court date should contact the respective Circuit Clerk's office or visit their County web page.

If unsure ofyour next court date, talk to your attorney or, ifa Self-Represented Litigant, contact the respective Circuit Clerk's office or visit their County web page.

INFO

Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

(309) 246-6435

The Marshall County Circuit Clerk’s phone number is provided as a resource for information and assistance with remote proceedings.

Phone: (309) 246-6435

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Contact

Phone

Phone

(309) 477-5790

Appointments with the Tazewell law librarian may be scheduled by phone at (309) 477-5790.

In Tazewell, appointments may be scheduled with the law librarian at (309) 477-5790.

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Contact

Phone to clerk

Individuals who cannot attend a hearing because of the listed restrictions are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate Circuit Clerk for instructions; county-specific contact options are listed.

If unable to attend a court hearing due to any of the above restrictions, individuals are strongly encouraged to call the appropriate oflice of the Circuit Clerk to report your situation and for instructions on how to proceed: a. Peoria County : www..i udicial.peoriacounry.orq/Portal or (3 09) 67 2-6984. b Tazewell County: r.ru,u'.tazer.vellcountvil.com click online court records link or (309) 477 -2218 for traffic and (309) 477 -2214 for all other case types. c Marshall Countv udici.com (select Marshall County) or (309) 246-6435. d Putnam County: wvnwjudici.com (select Putnam County) or (815) 925-7016 e Stark County: u'u'u judici.com (select Stark County) or (309) 286-5941.

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Contact

Phone

Phone

(309) 286-5941

For information about paying certain traffic tickets by mail or credit card online, call (309) 286-5941.

Traffic Tickets: The public is reminded that certain traffic tickets can be paid by mail, or by credit cards online. For information call (309) 286-5941.

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Phone

To check the next court date, litigants may ask their attorney; self-represented litigants may use the listed county court websites or call the listed numbers (Tazewell has separate numbers for traffic and other cases).

To inquire as to your next court date, talk to your attorney, or ifSRL, you may contact: a. Peoria County: www.judicial.peoriacounty.org/Portal or (309) 672-6984. b. Tazewell County: www.tazewellcountyil.com click online court records link or (309) 477-2218 for traffic and (309) 477-2214 for all other case types. c. Marshall County: www.judici.com (select Marshall County) or (309) 246-6435. d. Putnam County: www.judici.com (select Putnam County) or (815) 925-7016. e. Stark County: www.judici.com (select Stark County) or (309) 286-5941.

INFO

Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

(309) 672-6000

The Peoria County Circuit Clerk’s phone number is provided as a resource for information and assistance with remote proceedings.

Phone: (309) 672-6000

INFO

Self-represented litigants may use the listed county websites or phone numbers to inquire about their next court date.

To inquire as to your next court date, talk to your attorney, or if an SRL, you may contact: a) Peoria County: www.judicial.peoriacounty.org/Portal or (309) 672-6984. b) Tazewell County: www.tazewellcountyil.com click online court records link or (309) 477-2218 for traffic and (309) 477-2214 for all other case types c) Marshall County: www.judici.com (select Marshall County) or (309) 246-6435 d) Putnam County: www.judici.com (select Putnam County) or (815) 925-7016 e) Stark County: www.judici.com (select Stark County) or (309) 286-5941

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If no individual courtroom standing orders are published, attorneys and self-represented litigants may contact the courtroom about procedure and scheduling.

Specific standing Orders of individual courtroom procedure may be in existence and published on the Tenth' s website at www.l Othcircuitcourtil.org. If none, attorneys/self-represented litigants may communicate with each individual courtroom as before pandemic concerning matters of procedure and scheduling.