Employment & Service Opportunities

Circuit Court - Winnebago County

Spanish Court Interpreter - Open until filled

Alternate Public Defender- Conflict Counsel 

Court Services Department - Winnebago County

The 17th Judicial Circuit Court is accepting applications for several position in its Court Services Department.  Please see the postings below:

Juvenile Probation Officer – Assessment Center

Juvenile Detention Officer 

CASA Advocate Facilitator

Volunteer and Externship Opportunities

Domestic Violence Assistance Center Reception Greeter

 Law Student Externships

Americorps JusticeCorps

The Winnebago County Courthouse in Rockford is an Illinois JusticeCorps site. The AmeriCorps JusticeCorps places volunteers in courthouses to help people without lawyers navigate the judicial system.

Time commitments for volunteers range from 300 hours up to 1,700 hours; summer, semester, or full year opportunities are available. Volunteers may qualify for an Education Award for education expenses or for federal loan repayment. If you are 55 or older, the Education Award may also be transferable to your child, stepchild, foster child, grandchild or step-grandchild.

For more details, please visit http://www.illinoisbarfoundation.org/illinois-justicecorps or contact Jenna Kearns of JusticeCorps at 872-444-6620 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF
THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT

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Virtual Court

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Records Search and Payments

Local Rules

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400 W State St
Rockford, IL 61101