Instant Access to Civil and Criminal Court Records
- Illinois Criminal Court Records Criminal court records in Illinois record instances of criminal offenses created by individuals and entities.
- Illinois Civil Court Records Illinois civil court records are made when two parties enter a legal battle over a dispute such as defamation.
- Illinois Family Court Records Illinois family court records center on issues relating to family, such as divorce, alimony, adoption, and more.
- Illinois Traffic Court Records Illinois traffic court records document the offenses committed by individuals while operating a motor vehicle.
Illinois Court Records
The Illinois Court Records website provides relevant information to help the public better understand the court system of the Prairie State. It describes the various types of courts in the state, from the apex Supreme Court to the Circuit Courts found in its counties, and discusses their jurisdictions too. Other informational guides on the Illinois Court Records website help Illinoisians access publicly available court records.
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act first passed in 1989 and updated in 2010, guarantees citizens’ right to view, review, and copy the records of state government agencies at all levels. The Illinois Court Records website make it easy for citizens to enjoy the provisions of this Act by offering ready access to court, and other public, records in the state.
Besides court records, the Illinois Court Records website provides quick access to crime data, criminal history records, sex offender registry, jail information, and vital records. These records are available for the 102 counties in Illinois, with results varying depending on county. Members of the public can find these records on or through the Illinois Court Records website without submitting their private information.
Illinois Court Records
(217) 290-9207
Springfield, IL 62704
