The Court Security Division of the Peoria County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for providing security to the Peoria County Courthouse: 
- 14 Courtrooms
- Offices within the Courthouse
- Courthouse Plaza and surrounding one square block of the courthouse exterior
Everyone entering the Courthouse must pass through a screening system that utilizes a metal detector and an x-ray machine. Additional security measures include cameras, duress alarms, and electronic doors.
Ordinance
Peoria County Ordinance for Courthouse and Courthouse Square
- Restricted items
- Prohibitive Behavior
Court Security Employees
- 11 Court Security Officers
- 20 Part-Time Bailiffs
- 3 Clerks (Court Security/Civil Process Duties)