Will County Court

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There are multiple locations where cases are heard in Will County, with the Will County Courthouse being the main location. The current Will County Courthouse was completed in 2020, and this is the 5th version of the courthouse.

Will County Courthouse
100 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
815-727-8592

Will County Courthouse Annex
57 North Ottawa Street
Joliet, IL 60432

Plainfield Branch Court
Plainfield Police Department
14300 S. Coil Plus Drive
Plainfield, IL 60544

Frankfort Branch Court
Frankfort Township Old Hall
11008 W. Lincoln Hwy.
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-469-7315

River Valley Juvenile Justice Center
3208 West McDonough St.
Joliet, IL 60431
815-730-7100

Bolingbrook Branch Court
Townhall and Police Department
375 West Briarcliff Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
630-226-8660

United States District Court
Northern District of Illinois
Eastern Division
Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse
219 South Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 435-5670

Circuit Court Clerk

The Circuit Court Clerk is elected by the residents of the county, but this office is considered a non-judicial office of the state. The Clerk has many duties, such as recording all trial court cases, including traffic, misdemeanor, felony, law (civil), chancery, juvenile, and domestic relations. The Clerk must attend all Circuit Court sessions and preserve all records from the court.

Andrea Lynn Chasteen
Office of the Circuit Clerk
Will County Courthouse
100 W. Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-8592

County Clerk

The County Clerk is an elected county office. The County Clerk acts as a clerk of the county board and must attend all meetings and keep records. The County Clerk is also the chief election officer for the county and is responsible for marriage licenses, assumed business name registration, and liquor licenses for the unincorporated parts of the county. The County Clerk is the official record keeper for the county government.

Lauren Staley Ferry
County Clerk
Will County Clerk’s Office
302 N. Chicago Street
Joliet IL 60432
(815) 740-4615

District Court

Will County is part of the Northern District of Illinois for the United States District Court. The Eastern division includes DuPage, Cook, Grundy, Kane, Lake, Kendall, La Salle, and Will counties.

Rebecca R. Pallmeyer is the Chief United States District Judge of the Northern District of Illinois. Thomas G. Burton is the Clerk of Court for the Northern District.

Circuit Court

Courts in Will County fall under the jurisdiction of the 12th Judicial Circuit of Illinois. A trial court administrator handles the administration for the courts. The circuit courts function as trial courts of original jurisdiction. There are 25 judicial districts in Illinois.

There are two types of judges, circuit judges and associate judges. Circuit judges are responsible for appointing associate judges to 4-year terms. Associated judges can hear cases as determined by the designated circuit judge or chief judge.

Civil Court

Civil courts hear cases that are not criminal in nature and usually involve a financial or property dispute between two people. The Civil Division includes arbitration, chancery, law, probate, and small claims.

Arbitration is mandated in small-claims cases and in cases involving more than $10,000 but less than $50,000. Cases are heard by three arbitrators who deliver a non-binding decision. Parties have 30 days to decide whether to accept the decision.

Chancery Court is used for civil cases that don’t involve monetary damages, such as foreclosures and injunctions.

Law Court is for civil suits involving more than $50,000, such as malpractice and personal injury cases. Small Claims is used for civil suits involving less than $10,000.

Probate Court is used to settle disputes over wills and estates. It also hears cases involving guardianship of disabled adults and minor children.

Criminal Court

Criminal Court handles most cases involving criminal offenses, including felonies and misdemeanors. Felony charges may result in a person being sentenced to 1 year or more in prison. Misdemeanor charges can result in a maximum sentence of 12 months in jail.

Domestic Relations Court

The Domestic Relations division is similar to family court. Cases involving paternity, legal separation or divorce, child custody and visitation, and spousal/child support are heard in this court.

Juvenile Court

This court hears cases involving delinquency, dependency, and emancipation. Delinquency refers to criminal offenses. Dependency refers to truancy or cases where a child has been neglected or abused.

Veterans Court

The Veterans Treatment Court is a special program to assist veterans who are facing charges. To be eligible, offenders must have a substance abuse issue or mental health condition. The Court has the capacity for 50 participants at any given time.

Participants must agree to the treatment plan and follow it accordingly. Any other charges must be resolved before entering the program. Offenders who have committed crimes of violence in the past 5 years are not eligible.

Drug Court

Drug Court involves a long-term treatment plan for offenders who admit to a substance abuse problem and agree to treatment. Any other existing charges must be resolved before entering the program, and offenders who have committed crimes of violence in the past 10 years are not eligible.