| Court Name |
Johnson County Courthouse |
Court Address
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PO Box 517 Vienna, Illinois 62995
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-618-658-8160 Fax +1-618-658-2908 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://firstcircuitil.org/ |
| Local Rules |
https://firstcircuitil.org/ |
| Court Forms |
Statewide Standardized Forms |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Johnson County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
- |
| Summary of Services |
Illinois law calls for a representative in Johnson County to be bonded in most cases, with the amount often set at one and a half times the value of the personal estate. A will can waive the requirement. |
| Court History |
Illinois uses the Circuit Court for probate. The court serving Johnson County hears estates, guardianships, and related matters. Probate matters for Johnson County are handled by Johnson County Courthouse in Vienna. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Johnson County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Johnson County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Illinois, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |