1. About the Circuit Clerk

   The Circuit Clerk is an elected official with a four-year term. The Circuit Clerk is the keeper of both the seal of the circuit court and the court records, including files and exhibits.

2. CIVIL DIVISION

   The Civil Division prepares and maintains Adoption, Chancery, Divorce, Eminent Domain, Family, Juvenile, Law, Law Magistrate, Mental Health, Misc. Remedy, Order of Protection, Probate, Small Claims, Tax, and Wills.

3. TRAFFIC DIVISION

   Traffic Division maintains all Traffic and DUI cases.

4. CRIMINAL DIVISION

   Criminal Division maintains Civil Law, Conservation Violations, Felony, Misdemeanor, Contempt, Juvenile Delinquency, and Ordinance Violations.

5. Peoria County Legal Self-Help Center

   Peoria County Self-Help Center

6. Collections

   Credit Collection Partners

7. Peoria County Circuit Clerk COVID19 information

   Peoria County Circuit Clerk COVID19 information and procedures during Courthouse closure

8. Orders of Protection

   An Order of Protection is a legal document, granted by a judge, to help protect a victim of violence, abuse, and harassment. Orders are drafted to meet and to protect the desires of the individual victim and are enforced by law enforcement and the courts