Will County Extends e-Filing Capability to All Civil Case Types

The Will County Circuit Clerk's Office has issued the following press release:

Joliet – Will County Circuit Clerk Pam McGuire, announced today, “The Will County Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court has received approval from the Illinois Supreme Court’s Administrative Office and will begin accepting all civil filings pursuant to Will County Local Court Rule July 1, 2016.  We are excited to extend to those that utilize our office the option to electronically file court documents from the convenience of one’s home office or mobile device.  e-Filing work stations will also be installed on the second floor of the main courthouse in the Circuit Clerk’s Office.  This is just one of the many electronic initiatives we are in the process of putting in place to allow easier access to individuals that need to conduct business with the Will County Court.” 

Chief Judge Richard C. Schoenstedt added, “With the Illinois Supreme Court approval to expand e-Filing to civil, criminal and citations, the Will County Circuit Clerk’s Office remains at the forefront in making full use of technology as it relates to the creation, storage and security of all court files.  This will only continue to improve necessary judicial services”.

Andrea L. Chasteen, Director of Operations added, “I am extremely proud of our staff members and all of their work in diligently learning new processes, ensuring that we are ready to handle customer’s needs efficiently using technology. We are enthusiastic to expand the ability to file all approved civil case categories; allowing public and attorneys to file from the comfort of their offices or home. This hopefully will lessen some of the congestion at the Courthouse”.  

McGuire further stated, “Individuals will be able to file with the court 24/7, however, documents received by the Clerk before midnight on a day the courthouse is open shall be deemed filed that day.  If filed on a day the courthouse is not open for business, the document will be deemed filed the next business day.  Further guidelines can be found at www.circuitclerkofwillcounty.com or www.i2file.net by searching Section 18.0 of the Will County Local Court Rules.”