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Circuit Court handles district court records such ass traffic violations, probate, juvenile and small claims. Juvenile Court service handles intake/probation/supervision. Also handles Child support assistance, protective orders.

Provides public services related to court proceedings and maintains records of all court records. This office receives, files, and maintains all of the documentation that comprises the official court record for the following case types: felonies; misdemeanors, traffic violations, ordinance violations, civil, family, or paternity court cases, juvenile injunctions, restraining orders, and small claims court cases. The Clerk of Court is responsible for the collection of case related fees, fines and forfeitures, case management and event tracking, budget planning, records management, courtroom operation support, jury management, and facility planning.

This office issues copies of divorce decrees for divorces granted in the county court and provides assistance and necessary forms needed to file a petition with the court for a legal name change.

Also provides a resource for County residents who choose to represent themselves in court or have questions on divorce, child custody, paternity, grandparent rights. Information on legal fees and costs for hiring attorneys is also available.

Provides circuit court services to Alexander, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, and Williamson Counties. The Circuit Clerk can help individuals find court dates, court records (copies are available for a nominal fee) and can assist with court fines. Documents are not available to view online due to the Administrative Office of Illinois Courts policy on electronic access. 

Provides investigative support and expertise to law enforcement agencies across the state and ensures access to official documentation such as trial proceedings, exhibits, orders, word-for-word testimony, verdicts, and judgments. It is organized into four functional areas: Criminalistics Laboratory, Field Operations Bureau, Gaming Operations Bureau, and Support Operations Bureau.

Provides management and maintenance for vital records like birth certificates, death certificates, marriage license and county elections.

Also handles of all trial court records; process fines, fees, and court costs owed to the state; child support checks and civil judgments owned to litigants; and maintain record of liens on property.