Open Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Macoupin County Circuit Court Clerk
Lee Ross
Mailing Address
201 East Main
P.O. Box 197
Carlinville, IL 62626-0197
Office Phone
Phone: 217-854-3211
Fax: 217-854-7361
[email protected]
Illinois Court Help
Illinois Court Help connects you to the information you need to go to court. It’s a free service from the Illinois Courts. For more information visit www.ilcourthelp.gov.
Evicton/Forclosure Information
Illinois SupremeCourt Issues
E-Filing for Illinois Courts
Forms
Mission Statement
Circuit Clerk Office
Access for People with Disabilities
Evicton/Forclosure Information
– IHDA CARES | Assisting Households Impacted by COVID-19
Note: Governor’s Executive Orders affect evictions in Illinois through December 12th
- – Governor Pritzker ordered a new moratorium on eviction cases through December 12th (Executive Order 2020-72)
- – A landlord may file eviction cases, unless tenants give them a written declaration that they should be protected by the COVID Moratorium because (1) fell behind in rent because of COVID, (2) expect to earn no more than $99,000 ($198,000 if joint return), (3) using best efforts to make timely partial payments, and (4) would become homeless or have to double-up if evicted. A landlord still may file an eviction case against a tenant who provides a written declaration if that person poses a direct threat.
- – It is illegal for a landlord to lock out a tenant without a court order.
- – For questions about evictions during this time, look for legal help in your area at illinoislegalaid.org.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also ordered the Temporary Halt in Residential Eviction to Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19 on September 4, 2020 and remains in effect through the end of 2020. For more information about the CDC Order, see Illinois Legal Aid Online’s Housing, coronavirus, and the law blog (search for “CDC” on the page or scroll down).
Illinois SupremeCourt Issues
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT ISSUES TEMPORARY ORDER LIMITING IN-PERSON COURT APPEARANCES THROUGH CHANGE TO FEE WAIVERS AND SUMMONSES TO APPEAR
Please review the following links regarding the Illinois Supreme Court Issuing temporary order limiting in-person court appearance through change to fee waivers and summonses to appear
– https://courts.illinois.gov/Media/PressRel/2020/090120.pdf
– https://courts.illinois.gov/SupremeCourt/Announce/2020/082720-2.pdf
E-Filing for Illinois Courts
Traffic, Criminal, Ordinance, Conservation and Juvenile E-file now available in Macoupin County.
– E-Filing for Illinois Courts
– Certificate for Exemption from E-Filing
– Self Represented Litigants
Forms
– Illinois Standardized State Forms
– The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice is excited to announce the launch of its website, www.atjil.org. This website contains helpful resources, guides, and legal information for self-represented litigants, and has a new and improved user-friendly interface.
Mission Statement
The Circuit Clerk Office of Macoupin County is to provide for the Public Court Bench, and Legal Bar (Attorneys) a means of managing the receipt, maintenance and security of the court records, and all judicial management information.
Circuit Clerk Office
TRAFFIC & CRIMINAL DIVISON – Ground Floor – Ext: 921
Traffic, Ordinance & Conservation Tickets, Misdemeanor & Criminal Cases.
PROBATE DIVISION – 1st Floor – Ext: 922
Child Support Payments, Small Claim, Probate, Juvenile, Adoption, & Family Cases.
GENERAL DIVISION – 1st Floor – Ext: 923
Divorce, Law Suit, Chancery (including Foreclosure) Misc. Remedy, & Tax
Access for People with Disabilities
Filing Fees
Statistical Information
Circuit Court Forms
Online Payments
Filing Fees
(EFFECTIVE 7/1/19)
General Division (217) 854-3211 Ext. 713
(CH) Chancery
Mortgage Foreclosure $324.00
Tier 1 $874.00
Tier 2 $624.00
Tier 3 $424.00
All other CH Cases are $324.00
Answer/Entry of Appearance $199.00
(D) Divorce
Petition $324.00
Answer/Entry of Appearance $199.00
Pro Se Divorce Packet $20.00
| (ED) Eminent Domain | |
| Pleading | $324.00 |
| Answer/Entry of Appearance | $199.00 |
| (L) Law | |
| Complaint | $324.00 |
| Answer/Entry of Appearance | $199.00 |
| Filing Fee & Jury Demand | $536.50 |
| Answer Fee & Jury Demand | $411.50 |
| Citation/Garnishment ($1.00 – $1,000) | $15.00 |
| Citation/Garnishment ($1,001 – $5,000) | $30.00 |
| Citation/Garnishment ($5,001 & Over) | $50.00 |
| (LM) Law | |
Law($10,000 – $14,999) | $274.00 |
– With Jury Demand | $486.50 |
Law ($15,000 – $50,000) | $324.00 |
– With Jury Demand | $536.50 |
Forcible Entry & Detainer | |
Under $15,000 | $274.00 |
Over $15,000 | $324.00 |
Eviction Only | $107.00 |
| Answer/Entry of Appearance | |
(LM Law) | $199.00 |
(LM Forcible Entry) | $127.00 |
| Filing Fee & Jury ($10,000-$14,999) | $486.50 |
| Filing Fee & Jury ($15,000-$50,000) | $536.50 |
| Answer Fee & Jury Demand (Law) | $411.50 |
| Answer Fee & Jury Demand (Forcible) | $339.50 |
| (MR) Miscellaneous Remedy | |
| Pleading | $324.00 |
| Answer/Entry of Appearance | $199.00 |
| (TX) Tax | |
| Petition | $324.00 |
| Answer/Entry of Appearance | $199.00 |
| Take Notice | $15.00 (Plus Certified Postage) |
| Additional Parcel | $60.00 (Each) |
PROBATE DIVISION (217) 854-3211 Ext. 712
| (AD) Adoption | $ 89.00 |
| (F) Family | |
| Pleading | $324.00 |
| Answer/Entry of Appearance | $199.00 |
| (MC) Municipal Corporation) | $324.00 |
| (P) Probate | |
| Probate of Will | $374.00 |
| Guardianship | $274.00 |
| Answer/Entry of Appearance | $199.00 |
| Petition to Sell | $60.00 |
| Current Account | $25.00 |
| Claims on Estates | |
($150 -$500) | $25.00 |
($501-$10,000) | $40.00 |
(Over $10,000) | $60.00 |
| Letters of Office (1 thru 3 Pages) | $2.00 (Each) |
(4 plus) | $1.00 (Each) |
| SC (Small Claims) | |
(up to $2,500) | $107.00 |
($2,500 – $10,000) | $274.00 |
| Jury Demand (6 Person) | $12.50 |
| Jury Demand (12 Person) | $25.00 |
| Answer (up to $2,500) | $127.00 |
| Answer ($2,500 – $10,000) | $199.00 |
| Citation/Garnishment ($1 – $1,000) | $15.00 |
| Citation/Garnishment ($1,001 – $5,000) | $30.00 |
| Citation/Garnishment ($5,001 – $10,000) | $50.00 |
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
| Redocketing Fee | $30.00 |
| Motion to Modify/Vacate | |
Before 30 Days | $50.00 |
After 30 Days | $75.00 |
| Jury Demand | $212.50 |
| Alias Summons | $5.00 (Each Litigant) |
| Certified Copies | $6.00 |
| Judge’s Certification | $8.00 |
| Record Search | $6.00 (Per year/Per Person) |
| Certified Mailings | $15.00 (Plus Postage) |
| Non-Certified Mailings | $5.00 |
| Change of Venue | $40.00 (Plus Postage) & Copy Fee |
| Court Appeals | |
Under 100 pages | $50.00 |
100 – 200 Pages | $100.00 |
Additional Pages over 200 | $.25 |
| Copy Fees | |
1st Page | $2.00 |
2-19 Pages | $.50 |
20 & above | $.25 |
| Expungement Filing | $60.00 |
Statistical Information
Circuit Court Forms
Affidavit of Income, Expenses, Assets and Debts
Answer/Response to Petition or Complaint
Certification for Exemption from E-Filing
Citation Notice and Citation to Discover Assets
Complaint for Eviction (Residential Real Estate)
Eviction Affidavit of Service Notice
Petition for Rule to Show Cause for Failure to Appear for Hearing
Petition for Rule to Show Cause Failure to Pay
Petition to Increase/Reduce/Terminate Child Support
Summons – Hearing Date / 30 Day
Waiver of Rights and Guilty Plea
30 DAY NOTICE OF INTENT TO TERMINATE LEASE (Month-to-Month or Oral Lease)
10 DAY NOTICE TO QUIT (Violation of Lease Agreement)
Online Payments
E-Pay is designed to make the disposition of your No Appearance traffic ticket a simple and convenient procedure.
This service will make it easier for you to make the required payment on No Appearance traffic tickets. You can use your MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or Visa (credit or debit card with the aforementioned logo), which will save you an unnecessary trip to the courthouse and avoid lost time from work.
If you are paying a No Appearance traffic ticket, it is assumed an admission of guilt. However, you still must sign and send the original Plea of Guilty (blue copy of citation) to the Circuit Clerk’s Office after this transaction. We will accept the signed original Plea of Guilty through the mail at:
Macoupin County Circuit Clerk
Attn: E-Pay Department
P.O. Box 197
Carlinville, IL 62626
Please allow 5-7 days for the mailed form to arrive in our office. Faxed forms will not be accepted. Your transaction will not be considered complete until the original form is received. Transactions must be completed 3 business days prior to your court date or you will be required to appear in court.
On “Court Appearance Required” traffic tickets you MUST appear in court! All Supervisions must be obtained by contacting the Circuit Clerk’s Office. Internet Transactions are not permitted for “Court Appearance Required” Traffic Tickets or Court Supervision.
Now service fee pricing: All credit cards will include a service fee of 2.35% or $1.00 minimum.
I hope you find this service convenient and easy to use.
Click here to print a Plea of Guilt
Thank you for your payment!
For assistance, please contact us at:
Macoupin County Circuit Court Clerk
201 East Main, PO Box 197
Carlinville, IL 62626
lee.ross@macoupincountyil.gov
(217) 854-3211
Macoupin County
Carlinville, IL 62626
Mon – Fri: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
201 East Main
P.O. Box 107
Carlinville, IL 62626-0197