Calhoun County Courthouse

The Calhoun County Legal Self-Help Center provides legal information to Calhoun County residents about their legal rights and responsibilities, instructions on how to handle common legal problems, assistance with some legal documents and forms, and referrals to free and low-cost legal services.

The Legal Self-Help Center does not provide legal advice to its patrons. Instead, it offers legal information to customers on such topics as instructions for available forms, answers to general legal questions, and information on court procedures.

Address

101 County Road
Hardin, IL 62047
United States

Hours of operation
Currently: closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 am
Saturday: Closed
Amenities:

This center offers

Computers & Internet
WiFi
Online court forms
Paper court forms
Online legal info
Online referrals to legal help
Website navigator
Court navigator
Printers

Notes

  • Printing: free
  • Website navigator: Navigation help is provided during open hours
This center does not provide:
  • Printed legal info
  • Referrals to legal aid
  • Scanners
  • "Lawyer in the library" program

    • Common legal issues

    Getting a divorce
    Explains the divorce process, including the difference between contested and uncontested divorce. Also describes how you qualify and what you can expect during the process.
    Suing someone for $10,000 or less
    Lists items that a person can and cannot sue for in small claims court.
    Being sued for $10,000 or less
    Explains how to respond to a small claims case if you are the one being sued.
    How a tenant can stop an eviction
    Explains different ways a tenant can stop an eviction.
    Order of Protection basics
    Explains who is eligible to ask for an Order of Protection. Also includes what they can ask a judge to include in it. This is also called a "restraining order."
    Chapter 13 versus Chapter 7 bankruptcy
    Explains the difference between Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy.