Visiting the Peoria County Courthouse

Parking

Visitors to the Peoria County Courthouse can park at the Peoria County Hamilton Square Parking Deck (paid parking), the Chase Bank/Riverview Plaza Parking Deck (paid parking), or using any of the metered street parking surrounding the Courthouse. Metered parking costs $.25 for each half hour with a two-hour maximum (last updated 12/16/19).

Guests coming to the Courthouse to serve on Jury Duty do not have to pay for parking. For more information about parking during jury service, please click here.

Entrances

The main public entrance to the Peoria County Courthouse is located on Jefferson Avenue, near the intersection of Jefferson Ave. and Hamilton Blvd. Our Main Street entrance, near the intersection of Main St. and Jefferson St., is currently closed. Visitors to the Peoria County Courthouse are required to wear a mask and go through a security screening upon entry. This screening includes a metal detector and x-ray machine.

Lactation Room

The Peoria County Courthouse's lactation room is located on the 4th floor of the Jefferson Street wing in Room 418, across from Courtrooms 423 and 424. Signage is posted on directories throughout the Courthouse to assist with directions to the room. Anyone requesting additional information and/or access to the lactation room may contact Court Administration by calling (309) 672-6036 or visiting Room 215; or they may contact County Administration by calling (309) 672-6056 or visiting Room 502.

Courthouse Offices and Departments

The following Peoria County Government Offices and Departments are located within the Peoria County Courthouse. Please note that these offices are closed on official County holidays. To view a list of Peoria County holiday closures, visit our Holiday Closures page.