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

CRITICAL

Self-represented litigants must promptly notify the circuit clerk of address changes 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.

CRITICAL

Defendants must notify the Sheriff’s office and Circuit Clerk’s office of any change of address.

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

CRITICAL

Contact

Phone

Phone

672-6036

In-person visits to the Peoria Law Library and Self Help-Center require an appointment, which must be arranged by calling Court Administration.

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.

CRITICAL

An attorney must inform a newly considering judge of a former judge's involvement in the matter if that involvement is not readily apparent.

An attorney presenting to a judge a matter, any phase of which another judge has considered and acted upon, or refused to act upon, which fact shall not readily appear, shall inform the judge newly considering the matter of such involvement of the former judge.

WARNING

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 starkcourt@yahoo.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 starkcourt@yahoo.com .

WARNING

Contact

Phone

Phone

309-477-2281

- If you are scheduled to meet with an Adult Probation or Pre-Trial officer (309-477-2281) or a Juvenile Probation officer (309-477-2281) please contact the office at the number listed herein.

- If you are scheduled to meet with an Adult Probation or Pre-Trial officer (309-477-2281) or a Juvenile Probation officer (309-477-2281) please contact the office at the number listed herein.

WARNING

Contact

Phone

Phone

(309) 477-2213

If you are scheduled for jury duty, contact the Jury Administrator at (309) 477-2213.

If you are scheduled for jury duty, contact the Jury Administrator at (309) 477-2213.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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

WARNING

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.

WARNING

Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

(309) 246-8604

A phone option may be available for attorneys and self-represented litigants scheduled to appear before a judge; the listed number is provided for information by phone.

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

WARNING

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 respective courtroom clerk via email (if you do not know the email address call (309) 477-2214 to obtain it). Note, a phone or video option may exist.

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 respective courtroom clerk via email (if you do not know the email address call (309) 477-2214 to obtain it). Note, a phone or video option may exist.

WARNING

Contact

Phone to clerk

A member of the public with an in-person hearing scheduled during the courthouse restrictions should 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.

WARNING

Contact

Phone

Phone

(309) 672-6076

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.

WARNING

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

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.

WARNING

Direct questions other than scheduling matters to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office.

Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office.

WARNING

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

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

WARNING

Contact courtroom clerks only for scheduling purposes.

Only contact courtroom clerks for scheduling purposes.

WARNING

Contact

Phone

Phone

309-672-6018

If you 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.

If you 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.

INFO

Phone

Peoria: (309) 672-6984; Tazewell: (309) 477-2218 (traffic), (309) 477-2214 (all other case types); Marshall: (309) 246-6435; Putnam: (815) 925-7016; Stark: (309) 286-5941

Self-represented litigants may inquire about their next court date through the listed county websites or phone numbers, or speak with their attorney.

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

INFO

If no standing procedure order exists, 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 pandemic concerning matters of procedure and scheduling.

INFO

Contact

Phone

Phone

(309) 477-2218 for traffic; (309) 477-2214 for all other case types

Self-represented litigants may inquire about a Tazewell County court date through the online court records link or by calling the listed number for the relevant case type.

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.

INFO

Contact the individual courtroom or clerk for details.

Contact the individual courtroom/clerk for details.

INFO

Contact

Phone

Phone

(309) 246-6435

Self-represented litigants may inquire about a Marshall County court date through Judici or by phone.

c. Marshall County: www.judici.com (select Marshall County) or (309) 246-6435.

INFO

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.

INFO

Contact

Phone

Phone

(815) 925-7016

Self-represented litigants may inquire about a Putnam County court date through Judici or by phone.

d. Putnam County: www.judici.com (select Putnam County) or (815) 925-7016.

INFO

Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

(309) 246-6435

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

b. Marshall County Circuit Clerk: i. Website: https://marshallcountyillinois.gov/elected-officials/circuit-clerk/ ii. Phone: (309) 246-6435

INFO

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.

INFO

Contact

Phone to clerk

Individuals unable to attend a hearing because of the listed restrictions are strongly encouraged to call the appropriate Circuit Clerk’s office for instructions.

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:

INFO

To ask about the next court date, litigants may contact their attorney; self-represented litigants may use the listed county contacts.

To inquire as to your next court date, talk to your attorney, or ifSRL, you may contact:

INFO

Contact

Phone

Phone

(309) 286-5941

For information about paying certain traffic tickets, 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.

INFO

Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

(309) 672-6000

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

c. Peoria County Circuit Clerk: i. Website: https://www.peoriacounty.gov/1215/Circuit-Clerk ii. Phone: (309) 672-6000

INFO

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.

INFO

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 law librarian at (309) 477-5790.

INFO

Self-represented litigants who are unsure of their next court date should contact the Circuit Clerk's office or visit the county webpage.

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

Phone

(309) 286-5941

Self-represented litigants may inquire about a Stark County court date through Judici or by phone.

e. Stark County: www.judici.com (select Stark County) or (309) 286-5941.

INFO

Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

(309) 286-5941

A phone option for contacting the Circuit Clerk may exist; call (309) 286-5941 for more information.

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

INFO

If no individual courtroom procedures 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.

INFO

Contact

Phone

Phone

(309) 672-6984

Self-represented litigants may inquire about a Peoria County court date through the listed portal or by phone.

a. Peoria County: www.judicial.peoriacounty.org/Portal or (309) 672-6984.