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Civil

State-Approved Complaint or Petition

To start a lawsuit, a Complaint or Petition must be filed.  The State of Illinois has provided a set of standardized forms along with instructions on how to complete the necessary standardized form(s).  Those forms and instructions are available here.

Civil Fee Waivers

State-approved Forms and Guidance on Civil Fee Waivers

Civil Mediation Report - CO 21

Order Signed by Mediator After Mediation Occurs

Order for Civil Mediation - CO 20

Order Signed by Judge Referring Parties to Mediation (General Civil Order)

About the Clerk's Office
It is the mission of the Circuit Clerk's Office to serve the citizens of Will County and the participants of the judiciary system in a timely and cost-effective manner, providing all court records, information and services with courtesy, efficiency and impartiality.
Public Notice

The 12th Judicial Circuit prohibits all weapons and outside food and drink from courthouses.  Cell phones and smart devices are allowed, but video and/or audio recording in the courthouse without preauthorization from the Chief Judge's Office is prohibited. 

Firearms are not permitted in any Circuit Court building pursuant to 430 ILCS 66/65(a)(4).
Contact

To Contact:
Office of the Circuit Clerk
Will County Court House
100 W. Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Ph: (815) 727-8592
TTY: 800-526-0844 Illinois TTY users
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