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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Skip to main content Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Page Content Quick Links Join Zoom CourtKaneCourt.orgKane County CourtsLaw LibraryCourt Services Frequently Asked Questions Going to Court Where can I find my courtroom number, and judge information? Go to the Kane Court Partners website Select the Find My Court Date tab to search by your name or case number Sign up for helpful Hearing Reminders Go to Kane County Circuit Clerk Electronic Services Select Search Court Records to search by your name or case number Call Kane County Circuit Clerk's Office at 630-232-3413 How do I attend my court hearing by Zoom? What if I need help? Go to the Zoom Court Directory Select Join Hearing for the courtroom you are scheduled in Call the Kane County Law Library at 630-406-7126 if you need help Where can I get in-person help eFiling court paperwork? Kane County Law Library Computers and scanners are available to use Staff can help you eFile your paperwork Staff cannot help you with filling out your forms Kane County Circuit Clerk's Office Computers and scanners are available to use Clerks can help you eFile your paperwork Clerks cannot help with filling out forms Which courthouse has free childcare? The Kane County Judicial Center is the only Kane County courthouse that has free childcare. Book an appointment at The Children's Waiting Room How do I schedule a wedding at one of the two courthouses that offer ceremonies? Go to Wedding Ceremonies to schedule your date on the online scheduling tool Weddings are offered at the Kane County Courthouse (3rd Street) and at the Kane County Judicial Center Courthouse If my case is scheduled for 9:00 a.m., why wasn't it called until 10:15 a.m.? Cases are scheduled at various times of the day. Many cases are scheduled for the same time. If you are scheduled to appear at 9:00 a.m. you can be called anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon, depending on the number of people appearing in court. Please note, it is important to arrive in court on time since a roll call and general information regarding court procedures and services may begin before court convenes. What if the judge tells me I need to read the Administrative Orders for my case type? Administrative Orders by case type are on the Kane County Circuit Clerk's website About your Case Type (specific court division questions) What if I have an Eviction case? Find helpful information about going to Eviction Court Find additional information about eviction on the Law Library's Landlord & Tenant webpage For information about Eviction mediation on the Kane County Eviction Mediation Program webpage What if I have a Divorce/Family case? Find helpful information on the Kane County Law Library's Divorce or Family Law issue webpage What if I have a Small Claims case? Find helpful information on the Kane County Law Library's Small Claims Court webpage What if I need an Order of Protection or to seek a Protective Order? Go to the Orders of Protection, Domestic Violence, and Protective Orders webpage to find information on seeking protection in Kane County How can I order a transcript from my court hearing? Fill out and submit the Transcript Request Form to order a transcript from a proceeding covered by an official court reporter of the 16th Judicial Circuit For more information, go to Court Transcripts About Courthouse Wedding Ceremonies How many people can attend my wedding? There is no limit on how many people may attend a wedding. Can I take pictures of the ceremony in the courtroom? This is up to the Judge who is performing your ceremony. You may, however, take photos when you are outside of the Courthouse building. Do I have to have witnesses? No, you do not have to have witnesses. Who performs the wedding ceremony? A Kane County Judge will perform your ceremony. Judges rotate on a daily basis. What should we expect for the ceremony? You will be married by an assigned judge in a courtroom. It is not a private ceremony, courtrooms are open to the public. The ceremony will take about 15 minutes. How do I schedule a wedding at one of the two courthouses that offer ceremonies? Go to Wedding Ceremonies to schedule your date on the online scheduling tool Weddings are offered at the Kane County Courthouse (3rd Street) and at the Kane County Judicial Center Courthouse Where is the location of the ceremony? There are two courthouse locations where weddings are performed. You can choose when you schedule your date. Kane County Judicial Center (St. Charles, IL) Kane County Courthouse (also called the 3rd Street Courthouse, Geneva, IL) Are interpreters provided for the ceremony?No, if you need an interpreter, you must bring someone with you who can interpret for you. Are we expected to write out vows? No, but you can if you want to What if I am late? Weddings will not be performed after 4:00 p.m. What do I need to bring? Photo identification and the folder you received from the Kane County Clerk's Office. How much does it cost? Wedding ceremonies cost $10 which you will pay to the Circuit Clerk when checking in. Only cash is accepted. Can we bring food or decorations? No How do I change my name to include my new spouse's name? Once you receive the certified copy of your marriage certificate from the Kane County Clerk's Office (this may take up to 2 weeks after your marriage), you will need to take the certified copy with you to whatever agency or institution with whom you would like your name changed (bank, driver's license facility, social security office) as proof of your legal marriage.
Court Transcripts
Court transcripts If you would like to order a transcript from a proceeding covered by an official court reporter of the 16th Judicial Circuit, a form may be obtained by clicking on the Order Court Transcripts box below. You will need to fill out the order form and submit. You may contact the court reporter supervisor to find out the name of the reporter who took the proceeding. Please have the case number, name of the judge and date of proceeding you are requesting. Contact Information Jill E. Gasparaitis Administrator of Court Reporters 630-232-3442 Email: [email protected] Address Kane County Judicial Center Court Reporting Services 37W777 Rte #38, Room 400A St. Charles, IL 60175 Contact Hours Monday–Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm Courthouse and Courtroom Locations Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts – Electronic recording systems have been approved for use and installed in the 16th Circuit for the following courthouse locations: Kane County Courthouse, Geneva, IL Courtrooms 110, 140, 210, 310, 320, 340, 350 Kane County Judicial Center, St. Charles, IL Courtrooms 005, 007, 101, 111, 113, 123, 201, 203, 209, 217 Court Reporting Services monitors the electronic recording systems and prepares transcript orders. Please note “daily copy" may not be available for courtrooms equipped with electronic recording, and a deposit may be requested before preparation. Method of Payment Once notified of a transcript request, the court reporter will be in contact regarding an estimate of the cost for preparation and arrangements for pickup. If you would like a transcript in an electronic form (PDF), the transcript will be emailed to you once payment is received. Payment may be made by cash or check. If paying by check, please issue the check to the name of the court reporter. Please note: A deposit delivered to the address above may be required prior to beginning the transcript preparation. A Fee Waiver does not cover cost of transcripts of proceedings. Transcript Rates In accordance with Section 5 of the Court Reporters Act (705 ILCS 70/5), the Uniform Schedule of Charges for Transcripts of evidence and proceedings are as follows: Original* $4.00/page Private Copy $2.50/page Gov't. Copy $0.50/page Expedited Original** $4.75/page Private Copy $3.00/page Gov't. Copy $.50/page Daily Orig.*** $5.50/page Private Copy $3.50/page Gov't. Copy $0.75/page Original*; delivery up to 3 weeks. Expedited Orig.**; delivery in more than 24 hours, less than 7 days of transcript request. Daily Orig.***; delivery within 24 hours of the transcript request. Please note “daily” may not be possible for proceedings heard in a courtroom covered by electronic recording.
KANE COUNTY COURTS
Kane County Courts Skip to main content Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Page Content Quick Links Join Zoom CourtKaneCourt.orgKane County Courts Law LibraryCourt Services Kane County Courts Kane County Courts are made up of five divisions: Civil, Family, Felony, Juvenile, and Misdemeanor/Traffic. In-person cases are heard in different Courthouses within Kane County. Remote cases are heard on Zoom by using a phone or computer. You can attend court in person or on Zoom. To attend by Zoom, go to the Streaming Directory. Pick Join Hearing for the courtroom you are in. Call the Kane County Law Library for assistance at 630-406-7126 Civil Division Eviction Court Foreclosure Court Small Claims Court Probate Court Arbitration Center All civil actions exclusively for money damages that are filed in an amount exceeding $10,000.00, but not greater than $50,000.00, are automatically assigned to non-binding mandatory arbitration. Contact the Arbitration Administrator at 630-232-3437. Family Division Includes cases such as Divorce, Child Support, Allocation of Parental Responsibility (Custody) cases Felony Division The Division presides over criminal jury trials consisting of first degree murder, predatory criminal sexual assault, home invasion, and aggravated domestic battery. Juvenile Division The Division hears juvenile abuse, neglect and dependency cases (A/N), juvenile delinquency (JD) cases, agency and private adoption cases (AD), and a limited number of guardianship (P) matters. There are currently two judges assigned to hear Juvenile Division cases. Misdemeanor/Traffic Division The Division consists of five courtrooms housed among four different buildings across the county and handles criminal offenses as well as traffic and ordinance violations including Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI), Ordinance Violations, and Traffic Offenses. Frequently Asked Questions
Court Holidays
Court Holidays The courts and court related offices of Kane County are closed on the following holidays.
Public
Public Skip to main content Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Page Content Quick Links Join Zoom CourtKaneCourt.orgKane County CourtsLaw LibraryCourt Services Public Forms and Filings (General) Court Forms | Kane County Circuit Clerk Forms eFiling | eFiling information and instructions Standardized State Court Forms | Illinois Supreme Court Forms and Filings (Specific Case Types) Eviction Court Use this link to find useful eviction court forms and samples 28 Day Order Sample 28 Day Order Appearance Answer Foreclosure Court Use this link to find general foreclosure court forms and more specific Answer and Response Appearance Going to Court The Children's Waiting Room | Book a visit Free childcare available at the Children's Waiting Room inside the Kane County Judicial Center only Court Reporting Services transcripts Order an official copy of your Court transcript Find My Court Date (Courtroom and Judge) Go to Zoom Court Local Court Rules Sign Up for Court Hearing Reminders Legal Help Programs and Attorney Locators Divorce & Family Law Help Free Programs Eviction Mediation Program Find an Attorney Orders Emergency Orders of Protection Firearms Restraining Order Weddings and Civil Unions Wedding Ceremonies | Information and electronic sign-up form Frequently Asked Questions
Attorneys
Attorneys Skip to main content Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Page Content Quick Links Join Zoom CourtKaneCourt.orgKane County Courts Law LibraryCourt Services Attorneys All case types - general Court Orders | Administrative Orders, General Orders, Standing Orders Court Reporting Services transcripts Legal Forms Local Court Rules Meeting Rooms Zoom Court Family cases - Reporting forms and Applications for appointment AOIC Mediator's Report Application for Appointment as a Parenting Coordinator Application for Appointment as Guardian ad Litem, Attorney for Child, and Child Representative Application for Appointment as Mediator - Family Mediation Program Application for Child Custody Evaluator Family cases - Lists of providers Family Court Mediators To obtain a copy of these lists, please email the Family Court Division at [email protected]. Child Custody Evaluators Guardian ad Litem Parenting Coordinators Civil cases - Applications for appointment and Lists of Providers Application for Certification as a Mediator for the Civil Case Mediation Program Application for Court-Appointed Guardians ad Litem or Attorneys List in Guardianship Matters Concerning Alleged Disabled Persons Civil cases - List of providers Civil Mediators Civil cases - Protective Orders Civil No Contact Order Firearms Restraining Order Stalking No Contact Order
Media & Press Releases
Media & Press Releases Skip to main content Turn on more accessible mode Turn off more accessible mode Page Content Quick Links Join Zoom CourtKaneCourt.orgKane County CourtsLaw LibraryCourt Services Media The Illinois Supreme Court approved an updated Extended Media Coverage Policy for the Circuit Courts effective January 1, 2026. Find the Extended Media Coverage forms on the Illinois Supreme Court's website. 16th Judical Circuit Media Coordinator: Christy DeChristopher | Kane County Judicial Center | 630-406-7457 Email: [email protected] Press Releases 2026 16th Judicial Circuit Court's System Outage Restored; Afternoon Court Sessions Resuming | 7/30/2026 16th Judicial Circuit Court's System Outage Affecting Online Services | 7/30/2026 Understand Your Kane County Court System: New Video Series Makes It Easier | 7/28/2026 Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Andrea Zenker as Circuit Judge in Sixteenth Judicial Circuit | Issued by the Illinois Supreme Court | 7/13/2026 The 16th Judicial Circuit Issues New Guidelines for Apprehensions and Public Demonstrations at Kane County Courthouses | 6/30/2026 Justice Elizabeth Rochford Seeks Comment on Applicants for Sixteenth Circuit Vacancy | Issued by the Illinois Supreme Court | 6/18/2026 Vincent Michael Coyle Appointed Kane County's 16th Judicial Circuit Associate Judge | 5/13/2026 Kane County Diagnostic Center Earns Prestigious APA Accreditation | 5/8/2026 Kane County Judges and Legal Professionals Celebrate the Spirit of Law Day | 5/4/2026 Kane County Drug Rehabilitation Court to Celebrate 15 Graduates | 4/23/2026 Two Finalists Announced for Kane County Judge Vacancy | 3/24/2026 Law Day Essay Contest Kicks Off; New Spirit Award Added | 3/3/2026 Kane County Associate Judge Search is Underway | 2/25/2026 2025 2025 Archive 2024 2024 Archive 2023 2023 Archive 2022 2022 Archive 2021 2021 Archive 2020 2020 Archive
Accessing Court
Accessing Court Do you need help accessing court because of a disability? Illinois courts are committed to removing barriers that prevent the full and meaningful participation of anyone with a disability in the court system. Help for people with disabilities is available. This may be: Qualified sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, video phone, and CART captions Documents made available in large-print or Braille Access for service animals (dogs and miniature horses) Help completing court documents Allowing companions, support workers, care providers, and family members Requests may be made by any means (for example, in writing or verbally) to the Court Disability Coordinator. The 16th Judicial Circuit adopts the Supreme Court of Illinois Policy on Access for People with Disabilities (General Order 24-14). Accomodation Request Web Form | Accomodation Request PDF Form Grievance Web Form | Grievance PDF Form Appeal Web Form | Appeal PDF Form Policy on Access for Persons with Disabilities | Illinois Supreme Court Policy adopted by the 16th Judicial Circuit's General Order 24-14. For help or information, contact the Court Disability Coordinator: Christy DeChristopherKane County Judicial Center37W777 Route 38, St. Charles, IL 60175630-406-7457dechristopherchristy@16thcircuit.illinoiscourts.gov