The Cook County Circuit Court provides computer access in the designated Remote Access Centers for litigants who can [only] connect to their Zoom hearings with assistance from court personnel or with equipment provided by the court. Additional information about Remote Access Center locations. The Circuit Court of Cook County and the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County are aware of a scam in which persons contact individuals through the Chat feature on Zoom during virtual court proceedings.
These persons ask for money in exchange for various services and do not provide the services. Some of these people claim to be attorneys or pretrial officers. The scammer may sound convincing and use real information about you or others and the associated court case.
If you believe you have been the victim of a scam, you should contact your local law enforcement agency. Additionally, livestreamed YouTube and Zoom hearings are unavailable for use as transcripts or bystander reports.
If you wish to have an official report of proceedings, please retain the services of a court reporter. To access via telephone use the dial-in number: and enter your case Meeting ID and Passcode. Remote Court Proceedings. Dial-in to Zoom by Phone.
Identifying Yourself on Zoom. Parties not properly identified will not be admitted into the Zoom session. What's On this page.
