Macoupin County Court Records

Court records include information about court cases and legal documentation created and stored by the Macoupin County trial courts. Some examples include court hearings, rulings, and verdicts. These records may be obtained for a fee online, by mail, or in person through their respective custodians. Criminal court records contain Macoupin County arrest records and any other information obtained through legal proceedings.

Are Court Records Public in Macoupin County?

Yes. Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 ILCS 140), the public can access all public records, including court records, that are in the possession of a record custodian. Consequently, requesters may submit written requests for Macoupin County court records.

Notwithstanding, specific sections of the Act prohibit the disclosure of certain court records. For instance, personal information that may lead to an unwarranted breach of privacy may be redacted or exempted from public disclosure. These records include bank account details, passwords, access codes, home or private phone numbers, and email addresses.

Other exemptions include records banned from public disclosure by federal and state laws and information that may jeopardize ongoing criminal investigations or the lives of confidential informants and law enforcement officers.

Macoupin County Court Records Search

Requesters may use the Macoupin County online search tool to conduct a general court record search in Macoupin County. This platform lets users look up court records by case number, party name, or other relevant information. The site offers both free public access and subscription services.

Inquirers may also visit the Macoupin County Circuit Court Clerk's Office at 201 East Main St, Carlinville, IL 62626, to submit a written request for court records. Making copies of requested court documents may attract a fee, and applicants may be required to present an appropriate form of identification.

Macoupin County Courts

The Illinois trial court system consists of Circuit Courts, Administrative Adjudication, and Court of Claims. The following are the addresses of the courts that comprise the Queen Anne's County court system:

Macoupin County Circuit Court
Macoupin County Courthouse
201 East Main Street, P.O. Box 197, Carlinville, IL 62626
Phone: (217) 854-3211
Fax: (217) 854-7361

Macoupin County Criminal and Civil Records

Record searchers may access Macoupin County criminal and civil court records on the state-sanctioned online database using the case number, party name, or other criteria. Most cases are available on the platform, excluding sealed records like juvenile, adoption, and guardianship. When conducting a criminal case, users may also access Macoupin County arrest records.

Criminal records on the portal consist of misdemeanor and felony case details, court orders, and judgments. Civil court records, on the other hand, are concerned with non-criminal matters, including family law, probate, and civil litigation.

Requesters may also contact the County Circuit Court Clerk by phone, mail, or in person concerning the searching and copying of criminal and civil court records:

Mailing Address:
201 East Main
P.O. Box 197
Carlinville, IL 62626-0197
Phone: (217) 854-3211
Fax: (217) 854-7361

Macoupin County Marriage Records

The Illinois Department of Public Health maintains Macoupin County marriage records from January 1, 1962, to date and civil union information from January 1, 2012, to date.

To obtain facts about a marriage or civil union, eligible requesters must complete a marriage verification application form. The completed form, a non-refundable fee of $5.00, and a copy of a valid, government-issued ID must be mailed to:

Illinois Department of Public Health
Division of Vital Records
925 E. Ridgely Ave.
Springfield, IL 62702-2737

Macoupin County Divorce Records

In Macoupin County, interested parties may obtain certified copies of divorce records from the Macoupin County Circuit Court Clerk if the divorce was granted in the county. Generally, dissolution of marriages and civil unions cost $5.00 each.

Macoupin County Courthouse
201 East Main Street, P.O. Box 197, Carlinville, IL 62626
Phone: (217) 854-3211
Fax: (217) 854-7361

Macoupin Birth Records

Individuals qualified to receive certified copies of Macoupin County birth certificates may acquire such documents from the Illinois Department of Health (records from 1916 to the present).

Requesters submitting a Macoupin County birth certificate request must include a copy of accepted identification, the completed application form, and a signed check or money order (certificate fee) made out to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The application must be mailed to:

Illinois Department of Public Health
Division of Vital Records
925 E. Ridgely Ave.
Springfield, IL 62702-2737

The IDHP charges $15.00 for a certified first copy of a long-form birth certificate and $10.00 for a short-form birth certificate. Each additional copy ordered simultaneously costs $2.00.

Macoupin Death Records

Qualified requesters may receive certified copies of Macoupin County death certificates from the Illinois Department of Health (records from 1916 til date). For records before 1916, record searchers may contact the Macoupin County Clerk’s Office. When applying for death certificates, applicants may mail a copy of accepted identification, the completed application form, and a signed check or money order (certificate fee) to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

The IDHP charges $19.00 for a certified (first) copy of a death certificate and $4.00 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously.

Macoupin County Probate Court Records

Macoupin County probate court records consist of documents related to estate administration, guardianships, conservatorships, and the probate of wills. These records are essential for managing the distribution of a deceased person's assets, appointing guardians for minors, and resolving conflicts related to estates and trusts.

Requesters may request Macoupin probate records online or in person through the County Circuit Clerk's Office. They may also submit requests online through the Macoupin County Circuit Clerk's website or send a written request by mail.

The Probate Division charges the following fees for copies of its public records:

• $2.00 for the first page
• $0.50 for 2-19 pages
• $0.25 for 20 pages and above
• Certified copies cost $6.00

Macoupin County Property Records

Requesters seeking Macoupin County property records may visit the County Clerk and Recorder’s website to search through online land records. The Macoupin County Clerk and Recorder’s office offers public access to its online records and document images from 1829 til date.

Searchers may visit the County Clerk and Recorder's office to use free public terminals to find property records. Those who wish to conduct searches remotely may use the following links to access relevant records:

• Macoupin County Remote Access Land Records (2001-Present)
• Macoupin County Online Index Book and Records (1829-2000)
• Macoupin County Plats and Surveys Recorded Before 2001

Macoupin County Court Records Online

Online search engines like the Macoupin County records portal help facilitate easy access to Macoupin County court records. Alternatively, third-party websites like illinoiscourtrecords.us may offer seamless access to Macoupin court records. These online repositories gather information from various sources and offer round-the-clock web access to interested people. Individuals may view or download at any time. However, such sites operate independently of government agencies. As such, the records sought may be inaccurate, unavailable, or incomplete.