Hours: Mon - Fri 8 AM to 4:30 PM
Courthouse Locations
Below is a list of courthouses where you can file for a protection order. (If you want to file for custody, divorce, or anything else, you may want to call the courthouse to make sure that the court we have listed is the proper courthouse.) At the courthouse, the clerk will provide you with the forms that you need to file. In addition, each court in Illinois has a self-help center where you can get help finding and preparing court forms. You will also find links to online forms at our IL Download Court Forms page. For further help, you may want to reach out to a local domestic violence program or a legal services organization. You can find links to both types of organizations on our IL Places that Help page.
Macon
Macon County Court - Sixth Judicial Circuit
Macoupin
Macoupin County Court - Seventh Judicial Circuit
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Madison
Madison County Court - Third Judicial Circuit
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Madison County Domestic Violence Accountability Court (DVAC) is a dedicated court within Madison County. DVAC’s mission is to increase victim safety and offender accountability. For informed judicial decision making and additional victim services, call (618) 296-4893 or access https://www.madisoncountyil.gov/departments/circuit_court/domestic_violence_accountability_court.php
Marion
Marion County Court - Fourth Judicial Circuit
Hours: Mon - Fri 8 AM to 4 PM
Marshall
Marshall County Court - Tenth Judicial Circuit
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 12 PM, 1 PM to 4:30 PM
Mason
Mason County Court - Eighth Judicial Circuit
Hours: Mon - Fri 8 AM to 4 PM, except holidays.
Massac
Massac County Court - First Judicial Circuit
Hours: Mon - Fri 8 AM to 12 PM, 1 PM to 4 PM
McDonough
McDonough County Court - Ninth Judicial Circuit
Hours: Mon - Fri 8 AM to 4 PM, excluding holidays.
McDonough County Victim Services is available 27/7 and able to provide interpreters in various languages for assistance. Contact hotline at (309) 837-5555.
McHenry
McHenry County Court - Twenty-second Judicial Circuit
Hours: Mon - Fri 8 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding holidays.
Protection orders may be petitioned via website’s electronic option at https://www.illinoisprotectionorder.org/OOP/
McLean
McLean County Court - Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, except legal holidays or court closure days.
Menard
Menard County Court - Eighth Judicial Circuit
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Mercer
Mercer County Court - Fourteenth Judicial Circuit
Hours: Mon - Fri 8 AM to 4 PM
Monroe
Monroe County Court - Twentieth Judicial Circuit
Hours: Mon - Fri 8 AM to 4:30 PM
Montgomery
Montgomery County Court - Fourth Judicial Circuit
Hours: Mon - Fri 8 AM to 4 PM, except holidays.
Protection orders may be petitioned via website’s electronic option at http://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/
Morgan
Morgan County Court - Seventh Judicial Circuit
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, except holidays.
Moultrie
Moultrie County Court - Sixth Judicial Circuit
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 12 PM, 1 PM to 4:30 PM