The Twenty-Second Circuit Court serves the County of McHenry (est. pop. 315,000) which funds the majority of its operating and capital budgets. Located in northeastern Illinois, the court serves the sixth most populous county in the state,
dubbed a "collar county" by virtue of the fact it borders the Chicago (Cook County) urban area.As with all circuit courts in Illinois, those in McHenry County are single-tiered, unified operations handling both general and limited jurisdiction matters. Seven elected circuit judges hear felony, major civil, family and juvenile cases. Nine appointed associate judges hear minor civil, traffic, protection orders, ordinance and misdemeanor matters.
The mission of the Twenty Second Judicial Circuit of McHenry County is to be the guardian of life, liberty and property to all seeking access to justice, by adhering to practices that ensure equality, fairness and confidence in the judiciary.
