Court offices and courtrooms are located on the top three floors of the Sangamon County Court Complex. Each floor has 4 courtrooms for a total of 12. Of the 12 courtrooms, 6 are designated as jury trial courtrooms. Everyday, hundreds of people come to the courthouse for court business.
5th Floor Receptionist: 217/753-6365
5A – Jury Court Room
5B – Jury Court Room
5C – Traffic Court Room
5D – Jury Court Room
6th Floor Receptionist: 217/753-6366
6A – Secure Jury Court Room
6B – Non-Jury Court Room
6C – Traffic & Small Claims Court Room
6D – Jury Court Room
7th Floor Receptionist 217/753-6367
7A – Juvenile Court Room
7B – Non-Jury Court Room
7C – Non-Jury Court Room
7D – Ceremonial Jury Court Room
Judges are assigned to a specific courtrooms the night before the next day’s business by the Trial Court Administrator’s Office. The type of case plays an important role in deciding which judge is assigned to which courtrooms. All Courtrooms are open to the public.
Rules for entering the courtrooms:
- Turn OFF your cell phone (do not keep on vibrate, turn it off)
- Remove hats
- No talking
- No food or drinks
- No reading (except legal materials)
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