Circuit Court of Williamson County, Illinois (1st Judicial Circuit) Filing Fees and Waivers
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Filing fees, payment methods, fee waiver requirements, deferrals, and clerk payment rules.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026
Civil cases
- Fee
- 2 dollars
- Applies to
- First pleading
A $2 Dispute Resolution Fund fee applies in civil cases, except proceedings commenced by or on behalf of a local government, and must be paid by the initiating party when filing the first pleading.
The Clerks of the Circuit Court in each county shall upon entry of this Order, begin to charge and collect a Dispute Resolution Fund fee of TWO DOLLARS ($2.00) in all civil cases except in proceedings commenced by or on behalf of a unit of local government. Such fee shall be paid by the party initiating the action at the time of filing the first pleading.
Are filing fees or waivers addressed in Circuit Court of Williamson County, Illinois (1st Judicial Circuit)?
A fee is required for covered filings. A $2 Dispute Resolution Fund fee applies in civil cases, except proceedings commenced by or on behalf of a local government, and must be paid by the initiating party when filing the first pleading.
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