Overview
The Surety Section is established pursuant to General Order No. 1.1(c) of the Circuit Court of Cook County. The Surety Section is responsible for:
- the authorization of civil sureties and bond certificate guarantors;
- the revocation of that authority;
- the collection and enforcement of liabilities arising from civil surety and guarantor obligations; and
- the general supervision of civil sureties, guarantors, and their agents.
Should you have any questions about Surety Section policies or procedures, or if you would like to request a paper copy of any materials, please contact surety@cookcountyil.gov
Main Location & Contact Information
Richard J. Daley Center
50 W. Washington St.
Chicago, Illinois 60602
Chicago, Illinois 60602
Surety Desk - Room 801
Case Types
- Civil Sureties
- Bond Certificates, Bond Cards
Judges Information
This section provides a short list of judges serving in the Surety Section together with their courtroom location, room number, and telephone number. Click into each judge’s page to view their standing orders (if the judge has a standing order). Click “view all judges” to see a list of all Judges assigned to the Surety Section.
| Judge | Assignment | Primary Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallagher, Carolyn J. Circuit Judge |
Probate Division, Surety Section | Richard J. Daley Center
Courtroom 1807
|
(312) 603-7546
(312) 603-7545
|
General Administrative Orders
Zoom Information
Auto Bond Sureties Hearing
Topic: Auto Bond Sureties
Time: July 22, 2026, 9:30 a.m. Central Time (US and Canada)
https://circuitcourtofcookcounty.zoom.us/j/81635346296
Meeting ID: 816 3534 6296
Passcode: 736025