Fast — ~14 monthsIllinois

St. Clair County (Belleville) Venue Guide

10 Public Square, Belleville, IL 62220

14mo

Avg. to Trial

~2,500

Court PI Filings

Circuit

Court Type

E-Filing

Jury Pool Characteristics

Metro East working-class jury pool similar to Madison County

One of the most plaintiff-friendly venues in Illinois

Strong labor heritage and blue-collar demographics

Scott Air Force Base military families represented

Filing Procedures

  1. 1

    E-filing mandatory

  2. 2

    Filing fee approximately $357

  3. 3

    Illinois 51% bar applies

  4. 4

    Case management conferences after filing

Local Rules & Requirements

  • Illinois 51% bar applies

  • Mandatory arbitration for smaller cases

  • St. Clair County local rules govern procedures

  • Expert disclosure deadlines apply

Mandatory ADR

Mandatory arbitration; mediation available

Strategic Tips

  1. 1

    Like neighboring Madison County, St. Clair is extremely plaintiff-friendly

  2. 2

    I-64 and I-255 corridor accidents are common

  3. 3

    Scott Air Force Base generates military traffic and accident cases

  4. 4

    Defense attorneys prefer to transfer cases out of St. Clair when possible

Frequently Asked Questions — St. Clair County (Belleville)

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Sources & Methodology

Disposition times: Based on state court annual reports and the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) State Court Caseload Digest (2023). Estimated averages for personal injury civil cases; actual timelines vary by case complexity.

Caseload figures: Derived from state court annual reports and NCSC Court Statistics Project data where available.

Filing procedures & fees: From court websites and published local rules of court, current as of early 2026. Fees and procedures are subject to change.

Jury pool characteristics: Based on county demographic data (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022), county-level jury verdict reporters, and published local bar association litigation guides.

Disclaimer: Court venue profiles are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Procedures, fees, and timelines change frequently. Verify all information with the court clerk's office before filing.

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