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Peoria County, Illinois State Court Records

Peoria County trial courts, including the Circuit and Administrative Adjudication Courts, generate court records to document case progress and provide authoritative descriptions of legal proceedings under Illinois law. In Peoria County, the Circuit Clerk’s Office maintains these records in accordance with the Illinois Clerks of Courts Act. The Clerk also ensures public access to these documents in compliance with the Illinois Supreme Court Policy on Access to Court Records and Article I, Section 12 of the Illinois Constitution.

Peoria County’s court records often link to public records from other agencies. For example, the Peoria County Circuit Court may refer to arrest records during criminal trials, while birth certificates and death records may play a role in probate proceedings.

Are Peoria County Court Records Public?

Yes, Peoria County’s court records are public. Access to Illinois court records is guaranteed by the Illinois Supreme Court Policy on Access to Court Records and Article I, Section 12 of the Illinois Constitution. Under these laws, interested parties can access basic case details, such as:

  • Criminal cases involving adult defendants
  • Civil disputes, such as contract claims or personal injury lawsuits
  • Traffic violations and ordinance cases
  • Probate matters, including wills and estate administration
  • Family law cases, such as divorce proceedings (though some documents may be restricted).

However, access to certain court records is limited or confidential to protect privacy or sensitive information. Consequently, individuals cannot access Peoria County’s court relating to:

  • Juvenile delinquency and child protection cases
  • Adoption records
  • Mental health commitment proceedings
  • Sealed or expunged criminal cases
  • Documents containing sensitive personal identifiers, such as Social Security numbers or financial account information.

Additionally, the Peoria County Circuit Clerk’s Office may redact or withhold sensitive information on publicly accessible court records.

What Information is Available in Peoria County Court Records?

Peoria County court records provide insight into judicial trials within the Peoria County Circuit Court and the City of Peoria Administrative Adjudication. Through these documents, interested parties monitor case trials and outcomes in the county’s courts. While specific contents may vary with the case type, a typical publicly accessible Peoria County court record may display the following categories of information:

Case overview and identifying details

  • Names of the plaintiffs and defendants
  • Case number
  • Case status
  • Assigned judge
  • Attorneys information

Case docket

  • Filing date
  • Hearing schedules
  • Judge’s minutes

Civil and Family Law Records

  • Pleadings
  • Motions
  • Financial affidavit
  • Orders and judgment

Criminal and traffic records

  • Charging documents
  • Bond information
  • Plea agreements
  • Sentencing orders
  • Warrant information.

Peoria County Court Records Search

The Peoria County Circuit Clerk’s Office provides several options for accessing court records. Interested parties can access these documents online through the agency’s official search portal or offline by mail or visit to the Circuit Clerk’s Office.

Online Access

The Peoria County Records Inquiry Portal provides online access to the county’s court records. This search tool allows name- and case-number-based searches for case information. While the Peoria County Records Portal permits access to basic case details, information can request access to full case files and certified copies of court records through the Peoria County Circuit Clerk’s Office.

In-person Access

Not all of Peoria County’s court records are accessible online. Individuals who cannot find the records they seek online or need certified copies of court records should visit the Peoria County Circuit Clerk’s Office and make formal requests. For in-person access to Peoria County court records, visit the Peoria County Circuit Clerk’s Office at:

324 Main Street, Room G-22,

Peoria,

IL 61602

Phone and Mail Access

For phone inquiries about Peoria County’s court records, call the Circuit Clerk’s Office at (309) 672-6000. Individuals who prefer mail access should send their requests to:

324 Main Street, Room G22,

Peoria,

IL 61602.

A request for copies of Peoria County’s court records should include case details, applicable copy fees (check or money order payable to the Circuit Clerk), and a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of documents.

Fees for Court Records in Peoria County

Access to copies of Peoria County court records is subject to fees. The Peoria County Circuit Clerk’s Office typically charges per-page and certification fees. Individuals seeking copies of court records from the Peoria County Circuit Clerk’s Office should note the following fee schedule:

  • First page - $2.00
  • Next 19 pages - $0.50 per page
  • Subsequent pages - $0.25
  • Computer printout $6.00 per page
  • Certification fee - $6.00
  • Search fee (if the requester does not provide the necessary case details) - $6.00
  • Mailing fee (when applicable) - $10.00, plus the cost of postage.

For vital records, the Peoria County Clerk’s Office charges $20.00 for the first copy of a birth or marriage certificate and $9.00 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. The Office charges $24.00 for the first copy and $13.00 for each additional copy purchased simultaneously. Furthermore, the Office applies a $2.50 processing fee for card payments up to $50.00, with higher fees for payments exceeding that amount.

Peoria County Courthouse Locations

Under the Illinois court system, the Circuit Court handles civil and criminal cases. This includes civil, criminal, probate, family law, and juvenile cases. The Peoria County Circuit Court comprises several divisions for each case type, including civil, criminal, family, probate, juvenile, traffic, and small claim divisions. Peoria County also has an Administrative Adjudication that handles ordinance violations within the City limits. The Peoria County Circuit Court and the City of Peoria Administrative Adjudication are at the following locations:

Peoria County Circuit Court (10th Judicial Circuit)

324 Main Street,

Peoria,

IL 61602

Phone: (309) 672-6000

Fax: (309) 677-6228

City of Peoria Administrative Adjudication (Administrative Hearings)

419 Fulton Street, Room 403,

Peoria,

IL 61602

Phone: (309) 494-8590.

Criminal Records Access in Peoria County

In Peoria County and other jurisdictions, there is a distinct difference between searching for court case records and obtaining an official criminal history background check. While local case records are accessible through county court portals and court clerk offices, searching for criminal records at the state level involves a different option. While the Peoria County Circuit Clerk’s Office provides access to criminal information about criminal cases handled by the county’s Circuit Court, the Illinois State Police, through its Bureau of Identification (BOI), handles official statewide access to criminal history reports.

The Bureau of Identification (BOI) serves as the state’s central criminal records repository. It collates crime records from the statewide reporting system, which collects data from law enforcement agencies, courts, and correctional institutions across Illinois. Unlike court clerk offices, the BOI processes fingerprints and name-based background checks and provides criminal history reports in compliance with the law.

Peoria County Probate Records

Probate records are legal documents on the administration of a deceased person’s estate. This also includes documents that detail a court’s appointment of individuals to manage the personal, medical, or financial affairs of persons who are unable to do so themselves. In Peoria County, the Probate Division of the county’s Circuit Court generates these documents during proceedings.

Probate court records include, but are not limited to, documents on:

  • Will probates
  • Truth administration
  • Guardianships
  • Conservatorship
  • Intestate successions.

Like its other court records, recent estate records may be accessible online through the county’s Circuit Clerk’s Records Inquiry Portal. However, individuals seeking older records or complete files on Wills and probate filings can access them through the Circuit Clerk’s Office.

Additionally, while probate court records are public in Peoria County, note that certain probate records and confidential documents are not open to public disclosure.

Peoria County Family Court Records

Peoria County family court records are documents on family case trials in the Family Division of the Peoria County Circuit Court. These records are the county’s official evidence of family matter trials, including cases such as:

  • Divorce proceedings
  • Child custody and visitation matters
  • Adoption cases
  • Child support enforcement
  • Orders of protection.

Illinois permits access to family court records but imposes restrictions on certain documents and confidential information. For instance, the law prohibits unauthorized entities from accessing adoption records, information about minors, and financial or personal identifiers protected by court rules. Additionally, the public cannot view records that a judge has sealed. Nonetheless, the Peoria County Circuit Clerk’s Office makes basic details, such as case numbers, the names of the parties involved, and filing dates, available to the public.

Interested individuals can access Peoria County’s family court records online via the Circuit Clerk’s Office Public Records Portal or at the county courthouse’s Public Access Terminals. However, obtaining full case files or certified copies of documents requires a formal request through the Circuit Clerk’s Office.

Federal Court Records in Peoria County

Federal law cases from Peoria County fall within the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois. This court presides over:

  • Federal criminal cases, such as offenses involving federal statutes or agencies
  • Civil rights lawsuits filed under federal law
  • Bankruptcy appeals and other federal financial disputes
  • Cases involving federal agencies or the United States as a party
  • Diversity jurisdiction cases, where parties are from different states, and the amount in controversy exceeds the federal threshold.

Access to U.S. federal case records is through PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records). PACER is a search tool that provides access to federal case records. This includes:

  • Civil and criminal case dockets
  • Filed motions, orders, and judgments
  • Party and attorney information
  • Bankruptcy filings and related court documents.

U.S. District Court records are also accessible through the court clerk’s office. For trial records on federal law cases originating from Peoria County, interested parties should contact the Clerk’s Office of the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois at the following addresses:

Springfield (main office)

Paul Findley Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse

600 E. Monroe Street, Room 151,

Springfield,

IL 62701

Phone: (217) 492-4020

Peoria

U.S. Courthouse,
100 N.E. Monroe Street, Room 305,
Peoria,
IL 61602
Phone: (309) 671-7117

Urbana

U.S. Courthouse,
201 S. Vine Street, Room 218,
Urbana,
IL 61802,
Phone: (217) 373-5830

Rock Island,

U.S. Courthouse, 1701 4th Avenue, Room 310,

Rock Island,

IL 61201

Phone: (309) 793-5778.