Disclaimer

The website of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, (Circuit Court) is intended to provide relevant information to the legal community, litigants, news media, and the general public regarding the court system. This “DISCLAIMER" may be modified at any time without notice by posting a new version on this website, so please check back periodically.

This website is not an official record of the court, and it should not be cited as an official or authoritative source. The website provides electronic access to public information for your convenience only, and all information is provided on an “as is” basis.  While all attempts are made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information provided, the possibility of human or mechanical error exists. The Circuit Court, its employees, officers, and agencies hereby disclaim any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of the information provided by this website. The Circuit Court is not liable for any loss due to errors or omissions in any of the information provided.

This website may contain links to websites operated by third parties. The linked websites are operated independently, are not under the control of the Circuit Court, and are provided by the Circuit Court solely as a courtesy and convenience to visitors to this website. The Circuit Court, its employees, officers and agencies are not responsible for, nor do they endorse the policies posted on the linked websites.  Visitors proceed to these linked websites at their own risk.

In addition, the Circuit Court does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information contained on links or within associated websites.

The Circuit Court cannot authorize the use of copyrighted materials contained in linked websites. Visitors must request such authorization from the owner or licensee of the copyright.

The Circuit Court does not guarantee that external websites comply with accessibility requirements, privacy standards, or security practices.

The information provided on this website is intended to be useful. However, it is not legal advice, and should not be used as a substitute for the advice of legal counsel.

Attempts to upload or change information on this website without the Circuit Court’s authorization, to defeat or circumvent this website’s security features, or to utilize this website for other than its intended purposes, are strictly prohibited, and may be subject to criminal prosecution under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986, the Illinois Computer Crime Prevention Law or other applicable state and federal laws.

All technical questions regarding this website should be directed by e-mail to the webmaster at ocj.website@cookcountyil.gov.

All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.