Adjudication

The Village of Fox Lake conducts administrative adjudication hearings to resolve violations of municipal ordinances and certain provisions of the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code. This process provides a more efficient and accessible alternative to the traditional court system, allowing cases to be heard locally by a trained, independent Administrative Hearing Officer.

Adjudication hearings are civil proceedings, not criminal, and may result in fines or other penalties—but not jail time.

Types of Cases Heard

  • Local ordinance violations (e.g., property maintenance, zoning, code enforcement)
  • Red light camera violations
  • Vehicle-related offenses under the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code

Hearing Schedule & Location

Hearings are held twice monthly in the Village Board Room at:

Fox Lake Village Hall
66 Thillen Drive, Fox Lake, IL
(Use the East side entrance)

Schedule:

  • 1:00 p.m. – Local ordinance violations
  • 2:30 p.m. – Red light violations
  • 3:00 p.m. – Non-appearance red light violations

VIEW SCHEDULE HERE

Court Dates:

  • First Wednesday of each month
  • Third Tuesday of each month


What to Expect

  • Hearings are conducted by a licensed attorney who has completed state-mandated training.
  • You may represent yourself, hire an attorney, or send an authorized representative.
  • If you fail to appear, a default judgment may be entered against you.
  • All decisions may be appealed under the Illinois Administrative Review Law (735 ILCS 5/3-101 et seq.).

Questions?

For more information about your hearing date or the adjudication process, please contact the Village of Fox Lake Police Department  (847) 587-3100 or Village Hall (847) 587-2151