Lisa Simmons
2nd Judicial Circuit Trial Court Administrator
lsimmons@2ndcircuit.us
618.244.8036
The Supreme Court Policy on Access for Persons with Disabilities allows people with disabilities to make requests for reasonable accommodations, accessibility aids, and services to ensure equal access to court activities.
Supreme Court Order M.R. 25307
Second Circuit Administrative Order 2024-19
* This Policy applies to all Illinois state courts.
If you have a disability (defined as a physical or mental characteristic that substantially limits one or more major life activities) and would like to request an accommodation to participate in a court activity, please fill out the Request for Accommodation on the form below or contact the Court Disability Coordinator, Lisa Simmons.
Court Disability Coordinator Contact Form:
Self-Represented Litigants may meet with a local attorney one-on-one for no fee at five different libraries in the Second Circuit. Self-Represented Litigants must live within the 12 counties of the Second Judicial Circuit (Crawford, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, Wayne, White) and must not be represented by an attorney in the matter now. The local attorney will provide free legal coaching, document review, e-filing, and referrals regarding civil issues. Each Self- Represented Litigant will be required to sign a limited representation form, and is provided a copy of the form. Pre-registration is required at some locations.
You may click on the location or call the location for more information.
West Frankfort Public Library - pre-registration is encouraged but not required
(618) 932-3313
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Shawneetown CASA (formerly known as the Title Building) - walk-ins only
(618) 841-4413
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McLeansboro McCoy Memorial Library - pre-registration is recommended
(618) 643-2125
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Olney Public Library - pre-registration is required
(618) 392-3711
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Carmi Public Library - pre-registration is encouraged
(618) 382-5277
