The Cook County Domestic Violence Courthouse is located south loop in downtown Chicago. The Court hears matters concerning civil orders of protection.You may start the process with your local police, the State's Attorney, at your local court criminal division or with an appropriate advocate group or shelter. Fees are waived for filing a Petition for Order of Protection. I am the victim in a domestic violence case. Welcome to the Circuit Court of Cook County Domestic Violence Division. A grand jury is not a trial. You are presenting evidence to 20 or so people with the district attorney asking you questions. Please click on the link below to be redirected to the Circuit Court of Cook County jury information page from the Office of the Chief Judge. Illinois Legal Aid Online provides a guided interview called an Easy Form that will help you fill out the forms.