CIRCUIT COURT - DIVISION FOUR

Circuit Court Division Four (4) will run ZOOM at all times that court is in session. The Zoom screen will be visible and audible inside the courtroom, and those on Zoom will be able to see/hear those in the courtroom.

Any party, witness, and/or attorney may appear by Zoom or phone for Motion Hours, Probation Revocation Hearings, or Pretrial Conferences, whether the case is civil or criminal in nature, except as follows: A criminal defendant must be present in person for guilty pleas, sentencing hearings, revocation hearings, and motions related to bond status, unless the Commonwealth consents to remote appearance. Guidelines for appearing remotely can be found below.
 

The Zoom/phone information for Division Four (4) is as follows:

Zoom Video Conference:

Meeting ID 502-595-4604

Password 4604

or

Zoom Video Link

Password 4604

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By Phone

Call 309-205-3325

Enter Meeting ID 502-595-4604 and Password 4604

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It is highly suggested that you practice using Zoom before signing on for Court. When you sign on, make sure to enter your first and last name. If you are not a party to the case, please include your name AND your relationship to the case, for example "John Doe, Attorney for Jane Smith," or "John Doe, witness on Smith v Jones." Please remain muted until you hear your case called. Failure to comply with these standards may result in removal from the Zoom meeting. If you are unable to appear by phone or Zoom due to technical issues, you must be prepared to appear in person. Again, you are highly encouraged to test your Zoom before Court begins. 

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If you are calling in by phone, we will check in with you to get your name and any other info that is needed. You can mute and unmute by pushing *6 on your phone's keypad. Again, please do not unmute until your case is called, and be prepared to appear in person in the event of a poor connection.