Rock Island County Circuit Court Guide

Note: The Rock Island County Circuit Clerk's published Civil Filing Fees chart (filing fees page updated October 1, 2025; probate section marked effective July 15, 2024) lists Probate (PR) Estates of Decedents or Missing Persons at $384.00, wrongful death or collection of judgment at $284.00, estate claim filing fees of $0 (claims under $150), $25 ($150 to $500), $40 ($500.01 to $10,000), and $60 (over $10,000.01), filing an account other than a final account at $25, and a 12-person jury demand at $137.50. Illinois circuit clerk civil filing fees are set by county ordinance within the statutory maximums of 705 ILCS 105/27.1b (Clerks of Courts Act), and a $100 guardianship and advocacy operations fee under 705 ILCS 105/27.3f applies to decedent estate administration filings; published county totals such as this one bundle those components. The small estate affidavit (755 ILCS 5/25-1) is presented directly to banks and other asset holders, not filed with the court, so it has no court filing fee. Newspaper publication of the claim notice is paid directly to the newspaper. County fee schedule accessed 2026-07-18. Verify the current amounts with the Rock Island County Circuit Clerk before filing.