State trial court
23rd Judicial Circuit, DeKalb County
The 23rd Judicial Circuit includes DeKalb and Kendall counties. DeKalb County's judges hear civil, criminal, family, probate, traffic, and other cases assigned to the circuit court.
Official record shortcuts
Records and public oversight
The judiciary page lists judges. The Circuit Clerk maintains case records, while the court publishes rules and general orders separately.
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Authority
Who makes the decision
Circuit judges are elected and select associate judges. Judges decide cases independently under the Illinois Constitution, statutes, court rules, and binding appellate authority.
Public money
How it is funded
Court operations combine state judicial funding with County facilities, administration, security, probation, and other locally budgeted support.
Meeting rhythm
When the public work happens
Judicial work occurs through court calls, hearings, trials, and published orders rather than a regular policymaking board meeting.
Responsibilities
What this body controls
- Civil, criminal, family, probate, traffic, and juvenile cases
- Court calendars, assignments, rules, and administrative orders
- Treatment courts and court-connected programs
- Fair and independent resolution of cases under law