Will County Circuit Clerk's E-Filing Pilot Program Now Permanent

An e-filing pilot program in Will County Circuit Court will continue after receiving approval from the Illinois Supreme Court's administrative office.

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The approval came May 10 and the circuit clerk’s office has been preparing for the launch by learning new processes and preparing for customer needs.

“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,” said Director of Operations Andrea L. Chasteen.

While criminal filings are not quite ready yet, Supervisor of the Customer Service Division Katie Martinez said they’re in the works. An interface is still needed for e-filing citations. E-filing of juvenile records will not be permitted.

“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,” said Circuit Clerk Pam McGuire. “E-Filing work stations will also be installed on the second floor of the main courthouse in the Circuit Clerk’s Office.”

Documents received by the clerk before midnight on a day the courthouse is open will be deemed filed that day. If filed on a day the courthouse is not open for business, the document will be deemed filed on the next business day.

More information can be found at www.circuitclerkofwillcounty.c... or www.i2file.net by searching Section 18.0 of the Will County Local Court Rules.”