Courthouse closed to public

As response continues to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, the Union County Courthouse in Jonesboro is closed to the public, with the exception of appointments.

The policy was announced Monday by Union County Sheriff Scott Harvel.

In a notice to the public, the sheriff reported that due to a “Stay at Home” order issued by Gov. JB Pritzker, Union County is implementing the following policy until further notice:

County offices will be closed to the public, with the exception of appointments. This includes offices in and outside the courthouse. Appointments to conduct business in person will be made on a case-by-case basis by the county office personnel.

Individuals entering the courthouse will be screened using a process involving questions. (Screening began last week at the courthouse.)

Many county services are available online. The county’s website is www.unioncountyil.gov.

Following is contact information for county offices (messages will be checked periodically):

Circuit clerk. 833-5913. tbusby@unioncountyil.gov.

County clerk. 833-5711. lmeisenheimer@unioncountyil.gov.

Treasurer. 833-5621. lburns@unioncountyil.gov.

Assessor. 833-8051. assessor@unioncountyil.gov.

Sheriff. 833-5500. sheriffdept@unioncountyil.gov.

County administrator. 833-8276. ajohnson@unioncountyil.gov.

State’s attorney. 833-7216. ucsa@unioncountyil.gov.

Ambulance administrative office. 833-2871. ucas@unioncountyil.gov.

Public defender. 618-697-8251. ttripp@unioncountyil.gov.

Animal control. 833-4915.

Highway department. 833-2912.

Judicial Branch

The judicial branch of Union County remains open as outlined in the court’s administrative order.

The administrative order can be found online at www.illinoiscourts.gov.

Because of limited access to the Union County Courthouse, those who need assistance with court filings and other court-related matters are asked to call the circuit clerk’s office.