​​​​​​​​​Accessing Court​​​

Do you need help accessing court because of a disability? Illinois courts are committed to removing barriers that prevent the full and meaningful participation of anyone with a disability in the court system.

Help for people with disabilities is available. This may be:

• Qualified sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, video phone, and CART captions
• Documents made available in large-print or Braille
• Access for service animals (dogs and miniature horses)
• Help completing court documents
• Allowing companions, support workers, care providers, and family members

Requests may be made by any means (for example, in writing or verbally) to the Court Disability Coordinator. The 16th Judicial Circuit adopts the Supreme Court of Illinois Policy on Access for People with Disabilities (General Order 24-14).

• Accomodation Request Web Form | Accomodation Request PDF Form
• Grievance Web Form | Grievance PDF Form
  
• Appeal Web Form​ | Appeal PDF ​Form
  
• Policy on Access for Persons with Disabilities | Illinois Supreme Court Policy adopted by the 16th Judicial Circuit's General Order 24-14.​
  

For help or information, contact the Court Disability Coordinator:

Christy DeChristopher
Kane County Judicial Center
37W777 Route 38, St. Charles, IL 60175
630-406-7457
dechristopherchristy@16thcircuit.illinoiscourts.gov