e-Citation Pilot Program is now live
The Clerk of the Circuit Court e-Citation Pilot Program is now live, reducing moving traffic violation processing from 7-10 days to 24-48 hours. Find out if your municipality is included here.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court e-Citation Pilot Program is now live, reducing moving traffic violation processing from 7-10 days to 24-48 hours. Find out if your municipality is included here.
Clerk's Office does not send unsolicited notices with QR codes to make payments. Click here for more information
Next Public Hearing of the Supreme Court Rules Committee, which will be held on September 3, 2026. Beginning at 10:00AM, at the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, 222 N. LaSalle Street, 13th Floor, in Chicago.
As part of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County’s strategic planning process, we are gathering feedback from current court users, jurors, and members of the public to help shape future priorities and improvements. We invite you to share your experiences and perspectives by completing our survey. Fill out the survey by August 7, 2026.
Illinois Code of Civil Procedure
Illinois Code of Criminal Procedure
Illinois Supreme Court Rules
Information about court organization, court locations, judge information, court holidays, and the trial process can be found at the Circuit Court website.
Rules and General Orders of the Circuit Court of Cook County, which govern the structure and processes of the Circuit Court; and selected General Administrative Rules and Orders of the court, which are issued by the Chief Judge.
Administrative and Procedural Rules of the Illinois Appellate Court First District