DuPage County Circuit Court Case Search

Per the Illinois unified trial system, circuit courts are the highest county courts in DuPage County and other parts of Illinois. As such, the Illinois 18th Judicial Circuit Court in DuPage County generates case records during civil and criminal case trials. Additionally, the Clerk of the Circuit Court Office manages the Circuit Court’s records and makes them accessible to interested individuals for:

• Legal research
• Case tracking
• Background checks
• Verification of judgments
• Appeals
• Post-conviction relief
• Personal documentation.

What Kinds of cases have been heard in DuPage Circuit Court?

The DuPage County Circuit Court has general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases (except cases exclusive to the Illinois Court of Claims or the Illinois Supreme Court). The Circuit Court’s trial jurisdiction encompasses civil disputes, felony criminal cases, family law matters (such as divorce and custody), and probate proceedings.

The DuPage County Circuit Court has specialized divisions that handle specific case types for faster and more efficient dispensation of justice. These include:

• Civil Division
• Criminal Division
• Probate Division
• Traffic Division
• Domestic relations Division
• Juvenile Division.

The DuPage County Circuit Court has a Drug Court, Mental Illness Court, and Veterans Court that oversee special cases. Additionally, there are non-binding arbitration programs as alternative dispute resolution.

DuPage County Circuit Court

The DuPage County Circuit Court is a county-level general authority trial court. It handles most trials within DuPage County (except violation cases, which are within the jurisdiction of the DuPage County Administrative Adjudication). However, the DuPage County Circuit Court does not preside over cases exclusive to the Illinois Court of Claims or the Illinois Supreme Court.

The DuPage County Circuit Court is pivotal in enforcing state laws and the protection of fundamental rights. Also, the DuPage County Circuit offers alternative dispute resolution programs for conflicts outside litigation, thereby saving time and costs of lawsuits.

Individuals seeking to contact the DuPage County Circuit Court can call, mail, email, or visit the courthouse at:

505 North County Farm Road,
Room 2015,
Wheaton,
IL 60187
Phone: (630) 407-8904
Email: Court.Administrator@18thjudicial.org

DuPage County Case Lookup

Several options exist for accessing court records in DuPage County. DuPage County case lookup refers to the various methods for accessing court records and information in DuPage County.

In DuPage County, case record requests are through the Clerk of the Circuit Court Office or third-party online repositories. Record seekers can opt for any of the options.

Online access

Register an i2File account and use the login details to access the DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk's Office search portal and order copies of DuPage County Circuit Court records. Also, eligible individuals can register and log into the DuPage County Court Clerk Restricted Information System and access information about cases they are parties to

Mail request

Send mail request for DuPage County Circuit Court records through the Clerk of the Circuit Court of DuPage County at:

505 North County Farm Road,
Wheaton,
Illinois 60187-0707

Mail requests for DuPage County Circuit Court records should contain case numbers (if available), names of parties involved, type of records, and proof of payment for applicable fees (this includes money orders, checks, and receipts of payments)

In-person requests

Visit the DuPage County Clerk of Circuit Court Office between 8.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. on work days with valid government-approved photo ID (passport, driver's license, or military identification will suffice) and request access to DuPage County Circuit Court records.

Record seekers can also call the DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk's Office at (630) 407-8700 (civil department) or (630) 407-8600 (criminal department).

Public Access Terminals (PAT)

DuPage County Circuit Court records are accessible through PATs. Interested individuals should visit the Office of the DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk and access records through computerized information terminals.

Requesters should note the following fees for copies of DuPage County Circuit Court records:

• First page -$2.00
• Page 2 to 20 - $0.50 per page
• Page 23 and above - $0.25 per page
• Certification fee - $6.00.

Payments for copies of DuPage County Circuit Court records are by cash (in-person requests only), credit cards (in-person and online requests), money orders, and checks. Requesters should note that there are additional processing fees for credit card payments.

The wait time for delivery of copies of DuPage County Circuit Court records varies with the request method, the workload at the Clerk's Office, and the availability of the documents on-site. Typically, online or in-person requests may be available immediately. However, it may take between 1 and 7 business days to process requests for DuPage County Circuit Court records. Additionally, the time it takes delivery services to deliver the documents may extend the timeline. For faster deliveries, requesters should include self-addressed stamped envelopes with mail requests.

Note: Access to DuPage County Circuit Court’s non-public court documents and information requires proof of eligibility.

DuPage Circuit Court Case Search by Name

A name-based search for DuPage County Circuit Court records involves using party or case names to look for documents and information about specific cases. The DuPage County Clerk of Circuit Court Office i2File case portal allows information seekers to search for court records by name. The name-based record search option requires users to enter the subject's first and last names as search criteria.

Also, for name-based searches through the DuPage County Clerk of Circuit Court’s Office, information seekers must include the subjects' first and last names or case names for mail and in-person requests.

Requesters should note that name-based searches can return wrong results due to misspellings and name clashes. For accuracy of information, record seekers should verify spellings, provide additional identifying information, confirm spellings, and use filters to narrow down results.

DuPage Circuit Court Docket Search

Docket search refers to looking for case information using case/docket numbers. DuPage County Circuit Court dockets are logs or summaries of filings, trial proceedings, and decisions within the DuPage County Circuit Court. Generally, docket information include but are not limited to:

• Case numbers
• Names of litigants
• Filing dates
• Motions
• Rulings
• Orders
• Judgments
• Case status.

Individuals seeking access to DuPage County Circuit Court case dockets should visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court of DuPage County Office during work hours and view docket information by case number, party name, or attorney name through Public Access Terminals. For full access to DuPage County Circuit Court dockets, interested individuals should make formal requests through the Clerk of Circuit Court Office.

DuPage County Circuit Court dockets provide details of filings, schedules, court dates, and case status. Also, DuPage County Circuit Court dockets ensure transparency of the county's judiciary, aid interested individuals and legal professionals in tracking case progress, and save time on in-person visits to the courthouse.

Lookup DuPage County Circuit Court Online

Record seekers can access DuPage County Circuit Court records through third-party websites. Private online platforms like Illinoiscourtrecords.us are alternatives to traditional government websites. These online repositories gather court documents and information from various sources and make them available to interested individuals through advanced search tools. Third-party websites offer easy and convenient access to documents and information.Nonetheless, while using non-government resources to access documents, users should note that there are no guarantees of accuracy.

Supreme Court vs. Circuit Court

The DuPage County Circuit Court is the highest trial court in DuPage County. By comparison, the Illinois Supreme Court is the apex court in Illinois. The table compares the DuPage County Circuit Court and the Illinois Supreme Court.