The Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the largest court system in Illinois and the second largest unified court system in the world, with over 1,400 employees. Their primary function is to attend court sessions and maintain all records of the court, which currently includes approximately 24 million case files. They also serve as the administrative arm of the Court and handle all financial duties relating to the Court system.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County provides on-line case information as a public service, allowing users to determine the general status of historical and active court cases. However, it is important to note that the information available online is not the official record of the court, as the official court records are held and maintained in hard copy paper files. The Clerk's office also facilitates remote or virtual hearings, allowing cases to proceed by phone or video.
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