Remote Hearings

For the safety of the public and our staff, and to ensure full access to justice, several court hearings will be conducted over the video conferencing platform, Zoom.  There is no reason to come to the Courthouse for much of your Court business. Please review Circuit Rule 4 for further information on remote hearings.

Caution: Video or audio recording of any court proceeding through any device or format is strictly prohibited. Failure to comply may result in the imposition of sanctions or a finding of contempt, or criminal charges. The only exception is for approved media outlets with written permission of the judge presiding in the case.

To get started, on a smartphone, tablet, desktop, or laptop, download the free Zoom application:

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Zoom instructions for the phone and computer

Resources for Self-Represented Litigants (Illinois Supreme Court)


Read the protocols pertinent to your case:

Next, find the Judge’s name below that is handling your hearing.  When you are ready to join, click the "Join the Zoom Virtual Courtroom" link. A window will appear stating this site is trying to open zoom meetings, click "Open."  You will be placed in the Zoom waiting room.  The Judge will let you into the virtual courtroom when your case is ready to be called.  If you do not have an electronic device that would allow you to participate by video or have access to the internet, you may participate by phone.  Scroll past the Judges’ names to find Zoom meeting phone numbers.  After dialing the local number, you will have to enter the meeting ID and password for the individual judge from the Notice of Remote hearing.

Daily Custody/Bond Court - Begins at 12:45 PM Every Business Day

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Judges Barnes (Dissolution and Family)

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Judge Knapp (Small Claims, Law Magistrate, and Arbitration)

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Judge Duffy (Dissolution and Family)

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Judge Eves (Dissolution and Family)

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Judge Fellheimer (Chancery, Foreclosure and Probate)

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Judge Foley (Law, Chancery, Misc. Remedies)

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Judge Scott Kording (Minor and Major Traffic, DUI)

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Criminal Misdemeanor (CM, DV) Judge Black

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Judge McFarland (Criminal Felony)

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Zoom meeting phone numbers

+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago, Midwest)

+1 929 436 2866 US (New York)

+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)

+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)