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About the Courts in Illinois
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- About the Courts in Illinois (http___www.state.il.us_court_General_CourtsInIL.asp.pdf)
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Information on the Supreme Court, Appellate Court and Circuit Court in Illinois.
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.About the Courts in Illinois Make the Illinois Courts your homepage Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Search: Search tips Local Court Information: About the Courts in Illinois The Supreme Court, highest tribunal in Illinois, has seven justices, elected from judicial districts for term of years. Three justices are elected from the First District (Cook County), and one from each of the other four districts. The Supreme Court has general administrative and supervisory authority over all courts in the state. This authority is exercised by the Chief Justice with the assistance of the Administrative Director and staff appointed by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court hears appeals from lower courts and may exercise original jurisdiction in cases relating to revenue, mandamus, prohibition or habeas corpus. The Appellate Court hears appeals from the Circuit Courts. There are five districts of the Appellate Court, and Judges are elected for 10-year terms. Cook County, which comprises the 1st District,
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Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
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Organization: The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
3101 Old Jacksonville Rd
Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: 217-558-4490
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- Language(s): EN-English
- Creation Date (from issuing agency): 2007
- Document Modification Date (from issuing agency): 08 28 2007
- Date Accepted Into Depository: Tue, 4 Dec 2007 15:13:49 GMT
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