Circuit Court legal documents 1838-1846
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Illinois. Circuit Court (Hancock Co.)
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The Circuit Court was the highest judicial authority in Hancock County. The circuit court system was established in 1814 in Illinois Territory. The courts were given civil and criminal jurisdiction, and were originally presided over by a member of the Supreme Court assigned to the circuit. With the admission of Illinois to the Union in 1824, five circuits were established with separate judges appointed to the circuit courts. Hancock County was formed in 1825, with the or...
