Questions?
Here are some common questions and answers about the office of the Circuit Clerk. If your question is still unanswered please contact us.
What are the precautions the Kankakee Courts have in place due to COVID19?
• Per the CDC guidelines, if a guest has a cold, or other symptoms, it is suggested staying away is
best practice.
• Hand sanitizer dispensers are located conveniently around the courthouse.
Which County offices are located in the Courthouse?
Traffic Division, Room 108
- All Traffic related assistance
- Child Support assistance
Main Office, Room 209
- Order of Protection, Probate, Appeals, and all other case filing/research/payment assistance
Chief Judge’s Office: Please ask the Circuit Clerk Main Office staff to contact these people for you, they will meet you in Room 209
- Trial Court Administrator
- Executive Assistant to Chief Judge
- Court Reporter Supervisor
- Jury Commission Coordinator can be reached at 815-936-5775
Are cellphones allowed in the Kankakee County Courthouse?
- Cell phones, tablets and laptops are not permitted in the Courthouse, for general court business. There are lockers at the Security Station to hold them while one is conducting court business.
- Cellphones, tablets and laptops are permitted to be brought inside for Jury Duty. Lockers are available when a juror is chosen for jury in a courtroom.
• Weapons are not allowed in the courthouse.
What are the hours of operation?
• The Courthouse is open between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and is open during the lunch hour.
Is the court house open on holidays?
We are closed on the following days for Holiday: