| Municipal Court of Chicago | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1837 (first court), 1906 (second court) |
| Dissolved | 1839 (first court), 1964 (second court) |
| Jurisdiction | Chicago, Illinois |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Composition method | Non-partisan election |
| Authorized by | Illinois General Assembly |
| Appeals from | Justice of the peace courts (second court) |
| Judge term length | 2, 4, and 6 years (second court) |
| Number of positions | Chief Justice and 27 associate justices (second court) |
The Municipal Court of Chicago was the name of two municipal courts that existed at separate times in the history of the City of Chicago. These courts played crucial roles in the local judicial system, addressing both civil and criminal matters within the city.