Kane County Circuit Court Case Search

Unlike some states, the Illinois court system operates with circuit Courts instead of superior courts. Hence, the Kane County Circuit Court is the Superior Court equivalent. Record seekers are permitted to access court records from custodians in the county, such as the Kane County Circuit Court Clerk. A Superior Court record search may be required for various reasons, including academic research, case reviews, background checks, inheritance checks, and personal records.

What Kinds of Cases Are Heard in Kane County Circuit Court?

As the main trial court in Kane County, the Kane County Circuit Court is in charge of hearing cases and rendering judgments. It has general jurisdiction over court trials and hears any cases outside the jurisdiction of the smaller courts. The Kane County Circuit Court has several divisions that manage cases, including felony, civil, family, traffic/misdemeanor, and juvenile divisions. Examples of cases heard by these divisions include criminal felonies, misdemeanors, probate matters, child custody, divorces, separations, large claims, and guardianships.

Kane County Circuit Court

In Illinois, the court system comprises Circuit Courts, Administrative Adjudications, and Courts of Claims. As the Superior Court equivalent, the Kane County Circuit Court is the main trial court in the county and hears a variety of cases through its divisions. It hears criminal cases such as felonies, family law cases such as divorces, and civil cases with high financial penalties. Its crucial role as the main trial court also means that most residents seeking legal solutions will likely have their cases heard at the circuit court.

Below are the Circuit Court locations operating in Kane County:

Kane County Circuit Court
Kane County Circuit Clerk's Office
540 South Randall Road,
St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: (630) 232-3413
Fax: (630) 208-2172

Kane County Circuit Court - Aurora Branch
1200 East Indian Trail Road,
Aurora, IL 60505
Phone: (630) 232-3413
Fax: (630) 208-2172

Kane County Circuit Court - Courthouse
Kane County Courthouse
100 South 3rd Street,
Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: (630) 232-3413
Fax: (630) 208-2172

Kane County Circuit Court - Elgin Branch
Robert Gilliam Municipal Complex
150 Dexter Court,
Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: (630) 232-3413
Fax: (630) 208-2172

Kane County Circuit Court - Judicial Center
Kane County Judicial Center
37W777 Route 38,
St. Charles, IL 60175
Phone: (630) 232-3413
Fax: (630) 208-2172

Kane County Circuit Court - Juvenile Justice Center
Kane County Juvenile Justice Center
37W655 Route 38,
St. Charles, IL 60175
Phone: (630) 232-3413
Fax: (630) 208-2172

Kane County Case Lookup

Record seekers may look up Kane County Circuit Court records using resources provided by the County Circuit Clerk’s Office. Record requests can be made in person, by mail, or online.

Online Requests

Online requests can be made using the Search Court Records option on the E-Services page of the Circuit Clerk’s website. This opens the court record Search Portal where the general public may look up circuit court criminal, civil, or family court records online for free. Basic record searches can be made using case numbers or party names, while more advanced searches require more information such as court location, gender, or date of birth. Any court records made confidential or restricted by law will not appear during an online search.

Walk-in Requests

Interested parties may request to view court record files or purchase copies at the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office at:

Kane County Circuit Court
Kane County Circuit Clerk's Office
540 South Randall Road,
St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: (630) 232-3413
Fax: (630) 208-2172

Visits must be timed for the business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Searches can be made using various search criteria, such as case numbers and party names. Record seekers may use public computer terminals if they know case details or request a search from staff if they do not see a case number.

Record seekers must bring along a government-issued photo ID like a passport or driver’s license during a request. Research using office staff costs $6 per case per year for every year searched. All research fees must be paid in advance. Copies of court records cost $2 for the first page, $0.50 per page for the next 19 pages, and $0.25 for every other page. Payment is accepted in cash, cards, cashier checks, money orders, and bank drafts during walk-in requests. A 2.75% convenience (minimum of $1) is applied to all card payments during record requests.

Mailed Requests

Mailed-in requests can be made by mailing a written request with case details such as case number and names of case parties to the Kane County Clerk’s Office. The request can be emailed to Research@co.kane.il.us or mailed to:

Kane County Circuit Clerk's Office
540 South Randall Road,
St. Charles, IL 60174

If the requester does not have the case number or other case details, they may make a research request. Research costs $6 per case and $6 for each year searched. Copies cost $2 for the first page, $0.50 per page for the following 19 pages, and $0.25 per page after that. Research fees are required in advance, and record seekers may email or call to find out the total cost of research and copies. Payment can be made in cashier’s checks, money orders, and bank drafts. Mailed requests are typically completed within 4 to 6 weeks. Record seekers may call (630) 232-3413 or email Research@co.kane.il.us with inquiries about copy fees or request status.

Kane Circuit Court Case Search by Name

Name-based Kane County Superior Court record searches are available from the court record custodian, the circuit court clerk. Most of the court record search resources provided by the clerk’s office are name-based. Record seeker must give an accurate and well-spelt name for the search. To prevent any errors for common or similar names, the request may be required to provide extra criteria to streamline the search results. These criteria include case number, court location, date of birth, gender, ethnicity, case status, and filing date.

Kane Circuit Court Docket Search

A court case docket is a record that provides basic case information at a glance and shows the timeline of the case. A docket may contain party names, filing dates, case status, motions filed, rulings made, and hearing dates. Record seekers may request docket information by visiting the Kane County Circuit Court in person or using the Online Search Tool to look up basic court information and calendars. Case dockets are important tools to help interested parties monitor a case's progress and prepare for important events.

Lookup Kane County Circuit Court Online

Record seekers may look up Kane County Circuit Court records online using government resources such as the Clerk’s Office search tools. However, third-party websites such as Illinoiscourtrecords.us also offer users direct access to Kane County Circuit Court records. These privately owned websites allow users to search for court records online using simple criteria such as names or case numbers and download search results using an internet-capable device such as a laptop or smartphone. Users of such sites should note that having no government affiliation means the records on these sites may not be current or accurate.

Supreme Court vs. Circuit Court

The Illinois Supreme Court is the highest in the state and is responsible for constitutional issues and handling appeals from cases heard in the lower courts. It also has original and exclusive jurisdiction in legislative matters and matters concerning the Governor’s ability to serve. On the other hand, the Circuit Court, in its role as the Superior Court, has county-wide jurisdiction over trials in Kane County. While cases heard at the Circuit Court can be appealed or reviewed by the state supreme court, only the U.S. Supreme Court may alter a decision made by the Illinois Supreme Court.