Courthouse Security

The Court Security Division of the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for providing security to the Peoria County Courthouse: 

• 14 Courtrooms
• Offices within the Courthouse
• Courthouse Plaza and surrounding one square block of the courthouse exterior

Everyone entering the Courthouse must pass through a screening system that utilizes a metal detector and an x-ray machine.  Additional security measures include cameras, duress alarms, and electronic doors.

Ordinance

Peoria County Ordinance for Courthouse and Courthouse Square

• Restricted items
• Prohibitive Behavior

Court Security Employees

• 11 Court Security Officers
• 20 Part-Time Bailiffs
• 3 Clerks (Court Security/Civil Process Duties)