Remote Appearance Options
In order to facilitate court activities, the judges of the 22nd Judicial Circuit may host court proceedings in a virtual court room via Zoom or another platform. Always mute your microphone and wait until called upon by the judge when appearing remotely.
Remote Appearance Options by Courtroom
Judicial assignments are effective as of June 17, 2024, pursuant to Administrative Order 2024-11.
Remote appearances are available to obtain any type of emergency protective order. For Emergency Orders of Protection call Turning Point at (815) 334-4624 to receive assistance completing your paperwork. After your paperwork is complete call the Circuit Clerk at (815) 334-4190 to arrange a time for a remote appearance before a judge. At your scheduled appearance time, use the Zoom court appearance link below.
- Link: https://zoom.us/my/orderofprotection
- Meeting ID: 474-340-0259
- Personal Link Name: orderofprotection
- Password: no password required
Remote appearance is available for attorneys by request.
- Link: https://zoom.us/my/rights
- Meeting ID: 209 835 3244
- Personal Link Name: rights
- Password: no password required
Remote appearances available for some matters using Zoom per Local Court Rule 22, see below.
Remote appearance in Traffic Court is an option for all matters except trials. The remote courtroom opens at 8:30am and 1:30pm daily. Parties must appear in person for trials at 10:00am and 3:00pm daily. Click on the Traffic Court Tips link above for instructional videos on what to expect in Traffic Court and more information on how to appear remotely.
Remote appearances available for some matters using Zoom
Remote appearances available for some matters using Zoom
Remote appearances available for some matters using Zoom
Remote appearances available for some matters using Zoom
Remote appearances available for some matters using Zoom
Remote appearances available for some matters using Zoom
Remote appearances available for some matters using Zoom
Remote appearances available for some matters using Zoom
Remote appearances available for some matters using Zoom
Remote appearances available for some matters using Zoom
Remote appearances available for some matters using Zoom
Remote appearances available for some matters using Zoom
Remote appearances available for some matters using Zoom
Remote appearances available for some matters using Zoom
Remote appearances available for some matters using Zoom
Remote appearances available for some matters using Zoom
Remote appearances available for some matters using Zoom
Criminal Waiver of In-person Proceedings - Forms
Instructions for making a remote court appearance
Follow the steps listed below to prepare for a remote court appearance. Start this process BEFORE your scheduled court appearance time to make sure you are in the virtual “waiting room” by the time court begins.
- If you already have a Zoom account go directly to the above links to join the courtroom “meeting.”
- If you do not have a Zoom account you can download the free Zoom app to your cell phone by going to the App Store and searching for Zoom. Or create a new account by going to Zoom.us. Click the SIGN UP, IT’S FREE button and follow the instructions to sign up for a free Zoom account.
- Once Zoom opens, select the JOIN button on your cell phone, or the JOIN A MEETING link on your computer. Be sure the Zoom screen name being displayed is your legal name so you are recognized by the Court.
- A message box will appear asking for a Meeting ID or Personal Link Name. The Meeting ID is specific to the courtroom (see below). No password is required. Click the JOIN button.
- Screen should now show your face and you must select JOIN WITH VIDEO. You may also need to select JOIN WITH COMPUTER AUDIO, or if using a cell phone select CALL USING INTERNET AUDIO.
- Once the host starts the “meeting,” participants will initially be placed in a virtual “waiting room” pending admittance into the virtual “courtroom” by the Court.
- Be sure your screen name being displayed in the “waiting room” is your legal name.
- Once you are admitted to the “courtroom” your audio will be muted until the judge calls your case. When your case is called, your audio will be unmuted by the Court.
Remote Court appearance Tips
- Dress appropriately, as if you were coming to the Courthouse
- Make sure you are in a QUIET location
- Make sure your background is court appropriate