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FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

Top Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are your Hours of Operations?
2. How do I  pay a fine, file a lawsuit, file an answer to a lawsuit, pick up court forms, or review a court file?
3. How do I  request an Emergency Oder of Protection?
4. How can I get married by a judge? 
5. How can I be deferred, excused or excused from jury service?
6. Is there someplace my kids can go while I'm in or awaiting court?
7. Do you offer tours of the Detention Center?
8. My court date was yesterday and I missed it, what do I do?
9. Where can I park while visiting the Lake County Courthouse downtown?  
10. Is there a library where the public can do legal research?

 Frequently Asked Questions by Categories

1. Administrative Services
2. Adult Pretrial Services
3. Adult Probation Services
• DUI Group Reporting
4. Adult Public Services
5. Alternate Dispute Resolution (Arbitration / Civil Mediation)
6. Court Administrative Staff
7. Family Mediation Program
8. Jury Commission
9. Juvenile Probation and Secure Detention Services
10. Juvenile Public Services
11. Kids' Korner Childrens Waiting Area
12. Law Library (William D. Block Memorial)
13. Psychological Services

Additional Information

Most Requested Phone Numbers for Lake County Government

Center for Self Representation (Self-Help Legal Center)

• Domestic Abuse
• Family Court
• Guardianship of Minors
• Forceable Entry (Landlord/Tenant) *
• Mortgage Foreclosure
• Name Changes for Adults and Minors
• Probate Court
• Simplified Divorce
• Small Claims
• Traffic Court *

* - Being considered for future topics in this project.

Other Lake County Agencies

• Clerk of the Circuit Court
• County Clerk
• Public Defender's Office
• Recorder of Deeds
• Sheriff's Office
• States Attorneys Office