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- 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 aims to provide relevant information to help the public better understand the court system of the Prairie State. It presents information on the state's hierarchical judicial structure, commencing from the circuit courts, which serve as courts of original jurisdiction, to the Illinois Supreme Court at the highest level. Other informational guides on the Illinois Court Records website may help Illinoisians access publicly available court records.
Under state laws, Illinois courts grant access to various public court records, including court proceedings and decrees. The Illinois Freedom of Information Act, first passed in 1989 and updated in 2010, describes citizens’ right to view, review, and copy the records of state government agencies at all levels. This website offers general information to assist the public with accessing Illinois Public Records where possible.
The Illinois court records website may also provide access to some court records sourced from numerous counties across Illinois, operating as a private entity independent of any state government agency. Results may include quick access to crime data, criminal history records, sex offender registries, jail information, and vital records. These records are typically available for the 102 counties in Illinois, with results varying depending on the county. As such, the information found may vary between counties. This site does not guarantee accuracy.
