The George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building houses the both Criminal Division and Pretrial Division.
For further information on the Criminal Division, visit the court's
website
For further information on the Pretrial Division, visit the court's website
Links
Resources
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Child Waiting Room
For more information, please visit this page
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Court Disability Coordinator
Amina Thompson
773-674-3160, ocj.accommodations@cookcountyil.gov
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E-filing Kiosk
There are public access e-File workstations located in all suburban district offices of the Clerk of the Circuit Clerk. For additional information, visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court's website
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Electronic Device Policy
View Policy
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Food (Vending/Other)
There is a snack shop on the first floor and a cafeteria on the 2nd floor of the Criminal Court Administration Building.
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Lactation Rooms
For more information, please visit this page
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Language Access
The Circuit Court of Cook County provides court interpreters to facilitate the participation in court proceedings of persons who either: do not speak English; or do not speak English as their primary language and who have limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand English (known as Limited English Proficiency or LEP). Further information can be found on the Court's website.
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Law Library
The Law Library is located on the 4th floor of the Criminal Court Administration Building. The phone number is (773) 674-5039. Operating hours are Monday - Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm. For additional information on the Cook County Law Libraries, please visit the County's website
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Local Rules / Orders
View Local Rules
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Lockers
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Mandatory Arbitration Program
For more information, please visit this page
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Public Transportation
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Remote Proceedings
View Remote Proceeding Information
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Self-Help Center
For more information, please visit this page
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Waiting Room
2600 South California Avenue, Room 099 Chicago, IL 60608 (773) 674-8260. Accepts Children between the age of 2 (toilet trained) and 12. For more information, please visit this website