There are 134 Courts in Illinois, serving a population of 12,854,526 people in an area of 55,505 square miles. There is 1 Court per 95,929 people, and 1 Court per 414 square miles.
The state of Illinois is ranked 44th in Courts per capita, and 33rd in Courts per square mile.
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Illinois Appellate Courts
Court Name: Illinois Fifth District Court of Appeals
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Mt. Vernon
Number of Judges: 7
Court Name: Illinois First District Court of Appeals
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Chicago
Number of Judges: 24
Court Name: Illinois Fourth District Court of Appeals
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Springfield
Number of Judges: 7
Court Name: Illinois Second District Court of Appeals
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Elgin
Number of Judges: 9
Court Name: Illinois Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Springfield
Number of Judges: 7
Court Name: Illinois Third District Court of Appeals
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Ottawa
Number of Judges: 7
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Circuit Court | Constitution | District/Circuit | 934 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Drug Courts | Local |
| Domestic Violence Courts | Local |
| Mental Health Courts | Local |
| Veterans Courts | Local |
| Teen Courts | Local |
| Child Support Courts | Local |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | No |
| English Required | Yes |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 0 Days |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | 1 year |