Jackson County Courthouse

The Jackson County Legal Self-Help Center provides legal information to Jackson 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

1001 Walnut Street
Circuit Clerk's Office
Murphysboro, IL 62966
United States

Hours of operation
Currently: closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-5:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Amenities:

This center offers

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

Notes

  • Printing: The Clerk's Office reserves the right to charge for printing services, on a per page basis ($0.50), especially for bulk requests.
  • Scanning: free
  • Website navigator: Navigation help is provided during open hours

  • JusticeCorps members help people navigate the courthouse, give general legal information, and connect people to helpful resources. Members also provide referrals to local social service agencies and legal aid organizations. 

This center does not provide:
  • "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.
    Respond to a mortgage foreclosure complaint
    A program to help you complete the forms for an Answer and Appearance, to respond to a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint.
    Starting a small claims court case
    Steps to file a small claims lawsuit for $10,000 or less from the forms you need to preparing for trial.
    Starting a case to get child support
    Steps to get child support from the forms you need to how the court hearing works.
    Starting a case to get an Order of Protection
    Explains steps to get an Order of Protection, sometimes called a restraining order. Includes filling out forms and going to court.
    How a tenant can stop an eviction
    Explains different ways a tenant can stop an eviction.