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CIVIL DIVISION
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Contact Information |
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Richard J. Daley Center, Sixth Floor
Chicago IL, 60602
Acting Chief Deputy Clerk, Eduna Wilks
312/603-0297
TDD: 312/603-6868 |
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Description and Cases Heard |
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The Civil Division hears actions in which the amount of the claim is less than $30,000. The types of cases heard include: contract, property damage, personal injury,
eviction, replevin, county use tax forfeiture, attachment and garnishment actions. The Civil Division is located on the sixth floor of the Richard J. Daley Center. Civil Division cases are also heard in each of
the Suburban Districts. |
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In addition, the Civil Division includes:
Civil Division Housing
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The majority of the cases filed in Housing Court are brought for ordinance violations of the Building Code regarding health, fire and zoning codes. For more
information contact the Housing Court Liaison, in room 602 of the Richard J. Daley Center. 312/603-3563. |
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Civil Division Pro-Se |
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The Small Claims Court section of the Civil Division resolves disputes between parties where the amount at issue does not exceed
$1,500. The party may act as their own attorney. For more information on pro se cases, please call the Civil Division for the First Municipal District (Chicago) which is located on the sixth floor of the Richard J.
Daley Center 312/603-5626.
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Records Maintained |
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Civil Division
Case Types:
All cases are for claims of less than $30,000. Types of cases include: contract, property damage, personal injury, eviction, replevin, attachment, garnishment, and building code violations.
Dates:
Civil Division files are retained for 21 years and then destroyed pursuant to statute. A sample of cases is retained from each year for historical purposes. |
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Link
to Civil Forms |
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