RELATED AGENCIES

These agencies are involved with Court services in Cook County and may provide additional information if you do not find your specific topic below.

COUNTY AGENCIES

• Circuit Court of Cook County/ Office of the Chief Judge | www.cookcountycourt.org
• Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County | www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org
• Cook County Sheriff | www.cookcountysheriff.org
• Law Offices of the Public Defender | www.cookcountygov.com > Public Defender
• Cook County State's Attorney | www.statesattorney.org
• County Board of Commissioners - Criminal Justice Committee | http://legacy.cookcountygov.com/secretary/
• County Board of Commissioners - Law Enforecement Committee | http://legacy.cookcountygov.com/secretary/

Courthouses

Courthouses and locations | Chief Judge/Circuit Court
Courthouse Tours | Chief Judge/Circuit Court
Children's Advocacy Rooms -Children's rooms where children may stay while their parents or guardians attend court proceedings | Chief Judge/Circuit Court > Court Services

RECORDS

Obtain copies of court records | Clerk of Court
Research archives of court records | Clerk of Court
Search online case information | Clerk of Court
Expungement, sealing records | Clerk of Court
Evictions Schedule | Sheriff > Court Services
Issuing of Evictions, Levys & Warrants | Sheriff > Court Services

Jury Duty

Jury duty information | Circuit Court/Chief Judge
Check on Standby Jury Duty Service status | Circuit Court/Chief Judge
Opt-Out program for jurors over age 70 | Circuit Court/Chief Judge

Divisions

Court Divisions | Chief Judge/Circuit Court
Clerk of Court Operating Divisions | Clerk of Court
Traffic Court | Chief Judge/Circuit Court
Traffic Court Operating Division | Clerk of Court
Guide to Juvenile Court | Public Defender > Juvenile Court
Juvenile Justice Division | Clerk of Court

Jails and Holding

Cook County Jail and Department of Corrections | Sheriff
Inmate Search - Cook County Jail | Sheriff
Juvenile Temporary Detention Center | cookcountygov.com > JTDC
Cook County Automated Vicitim Notification (AVN) Program | State's Attorney
Online Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) Program | State's Attorney & VINELink

Trial

Court Rules and Orders| Circuit Court/Chief Judge
Trial Process | Chief Judge/Circuit Court > General Guide > Trial Process
Guide to the Criminal Justice System | Public Defender
Representation by a Public Defender | Public Defender
State's Attorney Office | State's Attorney

Child Support

General services - processing and mailing of child support payments; affidavits for change of address; and the motion counter for filing court appearances, petitions, payment of court fees| Clerk of Court
Child Support Account Maintenance - processing of child support orders, payment information, & RURESA/UIFSA information | Clerk of Court
Notice of withholding, IV-D case, employer withholding for child support, State Disbursement Unit - Cook County | Clerk of Court
Cook County Child Support Ordinance and Affidavit forms for applicants for County privliges such as contracts, registrations, etc. | cookcountygov.com > Bureau of Administration

Related Agencies
Illinois Child Support Enforcement | Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Serivces

Programs and Services

Speakers and Community/School Outreach Programs | State's Attorney
Speakers Bureau | Clerk of Court
Bad check restitution program for small businesses | State's Attorney
Advice Desks for Pro Se Defendants (those defending themselves) | Chief Judge/Circuit Court > Court Services
Pro Se/Self Help Center| Clerk of Court
Volunteer and mentoring opportunities with court services | Chief Judge/Circuit Court > Volunteer Opportunties
Fairy Trial Program for children | Chief Judge/Circuit Court > Court Services
Mock Trial Competition for Chicago Public High School students| Chief Judge/Circuit Court > Court Service