To alleviate confusion and give accurate information to the citizens of Ford County and the general, the recent Order limiting court business in the 11th Judicial Circuit has no effect on the other county offices located within the courthouse in Paxton. 

Sheriff Mark Doran clarifies that the Ford County Clerk and Recorder, Treasurer, Supervisor of Assessments, and Sheriff’s Offices will continue to be open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday except for holidays, until further notice.

However, much of the business conducted on a day-to-day basis in those offices can be conducted over the phone or using email communication. For that reason, the public is asked to avoid unnecessary trips to the courthouse and call or email ahead to determine if their matter can be addressed without an in-person conference.

The 11th Judicial Circuit recently announced that effective today (Monday), the circuit courts in Ford, Livingston, Logan, McLean and Woodford counties will hear only cases involving criminal felonies, bond hearings, juvenile abuse/neglect, juvenile delinquency cases, and other emergency hearings. Those who don't have a case in these particular categories do not have to come to court.  Other procedural changes will be posted on the Illinois Supreme Court website.

Other courthouse tours and all training seminars are cancelled.

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