Cameras in Courtroom

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The 17th Judicial Circuit and Boone and Winnebago Counties are approved to permit extended media coverage in accordance with the Court's Policy for Extended Media Coverage in the Circuit Courts of Illinois.

The 17th Circuit Court was approved to permit extended media coverage on April 30, 2012. Extended media coverage is permissible in accordance with the following documents:

Policy for Extended Media Coverage in the Circuit Courts of Illinois (EMC Policy) 

17th Circuit Cout Local Rule 2.12

 

Media Coordinator

Maggie Hradecky, WIFR News Director - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Court Media Liaison

Michael Smith, Deputy Court Administrator - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF
THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT

Coming to Court

Virtual Court

Self Rep

Records Search and Payments

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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