To book a tour: Call the Office of Public Affairs at 312-603-1928

Jury Trial Tour

• offered weekday mornings when court is in session
  
• limited to persons age 10 (fifth grade) and older
  
• no more than 35 persons to a group, including teachers and chaperones
  
• includes an overview of the judicial system, a visit to a courtroom to view a trial in progress, and a follow-up discussion
  
• tour attendees observe cases involving civil disputes such as personal injury claims, contract matters, and medical malpractice suits

Domestic Relations Division Tour

• offered weekday mornings when court is in session
  
• limited to persons age 16 (tenth grade) and older
  
• no more than 25 persons to a group, including teachers and chaperones
  
• includes an overview of the judicial system, visits to both trial and hearing courtrooms where divorce matters are heard, and a follow-up discussion
  
• tour attendees observe prove ups, in which parties agree on the terms of the divorce; divorce trials, where parties do not agree on some or all terms of the divorce; and post decree matters, where one party wants a change in the terms of the divorce, which can include but is not limited to child custody, child support, or college tuition

Because dates fill up quickly, schools and organizations are encouraged to book tours several weeks or months in advance of their preferred dates to ensure availability.

Criminal Courts Building
Courthouse Tour
2650 South California Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608

To book a Courthouse Tour: Call the Office of Public Affairs at 312-603-1928

Courthouse Tour

• offered weekday mornings when court is in session
  
• limited to persons age 11 (sixth grade) and older
  
• no more than 35 persons to a group, including teachers and chaperones
  
• includes an overview of the judicial system, a visit to a courtroom to view a trial in progress, and a follow-up discussion
  
• tour attendees observe either criminal jury trials or criminal bench trials

Because dates fill up quickly, schools and organizations are encouraged to book tours several weeks or months in advance of their preferred dates to ensure availability.

Second Municipal District
Courthouse Tour
5600 Old Orchard Road
Skokie, IL 60077

To book a tour: Call Lt. Louis Sbarboro, Cook County Sheriff’s Office at 847-470-7277

• offered upon request

Third Municipal District
Courthouse Tour
2121 Euclid
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

To book a tour: Call the Office of the Cook County Sheriff at 847-818-2810

• offered Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
  
• one hour in length
  
• limited to persons age 10 (fifth grade) and older
  
• no more than 25 persons to a group
  
• tour attendees observe a trial in progress and view the lock-up provided no prisoners are present
  

Fourth Municipal District
Courthouse Tour
1500 Maybrook Drive
Maywood, IL 60153

To book a tour: Call Michael Zidonis in the Office of the Presiding Judge at 708.865.6060

• offered Tuesday through Thursday in the morning only
• limited to persons age 10 and older
• no more than 25 persons to a group
• for student groups, one (1) chaperone is required for every 12 students
• observation of civil proceedings is suggested for grammar and high school students while observation of criminal proceedings is suggested for college students and adults
• all groups meet with a judge

Fifth Municipal District
Courthouse Tour
10220 South 76th Avenue
Bridgeview, IL 60455

To book a tour: Call the Fifth Municipal District Court Administrator at 708-974-6291

• offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
  
• begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 11:30 a.m.
  
• subject matter of tour can be adapted to individual group needs and interests
  
• tour attendees observe a trial in progress and meet with a Circuit Court judge
  

Sixth Municipal District
Courthouse Tour
16501 South Kedzie Parkway
Markham, IL 60428

To book a tour: Call the Office of Public Affairs at 312-603-1928

• offered weekday mornings when court is in session
  
• limited to persons age 10 (fifth grade) and older
  
• no more than 20 persons to a group, including teachers and chaperones
  
• includes an overview of the judicial system, a visit to a courtroom to view a trial in progress, and a follow-up discussion