Franklin County Circuit Clerk's Office
Filing information for Franklin County Circuit Clerk's Office in Benton, IL. Part of the Franklin County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$10,000
Courthouse Details
Franklin County Circuit Clerk's Office
Franklin County Courthouse, 100 Public Square
Benton, IL 62812
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Area Served
Franklin County
How to File at Franklin County Circuit Clerk's Office
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules, see the full Illinois small claims court guide →