Therapy Dogs

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Court can be a stressful experience.

Court can be Ruff. 

It is Paws-ible to request a Therapy Dog.

Volunteer Therapy Dog Program

Therapy Dog Teams (dog and owner) are regular visitors to our courthouses.  Therapy dog handlers are volunteers from the community. When visiting one of our court facilities keep an eye out for a therapy dog or make a a special request by contacting our program contact Kathy Fink or fill out a Therapy Dog Request Form (please submit 7 days in advance of a request date).

Program Contact:

Kathleen Fink, Administrative Assistant to the Chief Judge
Winnebago County Courthouse, Suite 215
Phone:  (815) 319-4800
Email:  kfink@17thcircuit.illinoiscourts.gov

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF
THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT

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Local Rules

Accessibility

400 W State St
Rockford, IL 61101

Effective May 5, 2025

the entrance to the
Winnebago County Courthouse will be located at:

403 Elm Street, 
Rockford, Illinois 61101

One block south of the current entrance, near the corner of Elm and Church. Across from the Winnebago County Administration Building.

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