Wheaton Traffic Court Records

Wheaton traffic court records are filed through the DuPage County Circuit Clerk's office. The city is the county seat of DuPage County and sits in the 18th Judicial Circuit. All traffic cases from Wheaton go through the DuPage County Courthouse, which is right in town. You can search for traffic records online through the DuPage County e-pay portal. The system lets you look up cases and pay tickets. Circuit Clerk Candice Owents runs the office, and the courthouse staff handles thousands of traffic cases each year.

DuPage County Handles Wheaton Traffic Cases

All Wheaton traffic court records go through DuPage County. Circuit Clerk Candice Owents runs the office. The main location is at 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187. The Criminal/Traffic Department phone is (630) 407-8600. The Civil Department is at (630) 407-8700. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The DuPage County Circuit Clerk is the official keeper of all traffic court records in the county. Wheaton is the county seat, so the main courthouse is right in the city. The DuPage County Courthouse is at 505 N County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. Chief Judge Bonnie M. Wheaton presides over the 18th Judicial Circuit. Traffic courtrooms are in Room 1002 and Room 1003 on the 1st floor of the courthouse.

The City of Wheaton has a City Clerk who maintains city records like council minutes, ordinances, and the code book. The City Clerk also handles FOIA requests for city documents. But traffic court records are not city records. They are maintained by the DuPage County Circuit Clerk.

DuPage County also has a branch traffic court at 300 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights, IL 60139. You can reach that location at (630) 407-8600. Some Wheaton area cases may be assigned to the Glendale Heights branch depending on the court schedule.

Search Wheaton Traffic Court Records Online

The DuPage County Court Records page is where you start to search for Wheaton traffic cases. The Public Information Application lets you search cases and pay traffic tickets online. You can view case information including name, date of birth, case type, status, next court date, charges, and timeline.

Criminal case information in DuPage County includes the defendant's name, date of birth, case type, current status, next court date, charges, and a timeline of events. The system lets you pay traffic tickets and civil law violations online. It is a helpful tool for checking the status of a Wheaton traffic case without having to visit the courthouse.

Under 55 ILCS 5/4-2001, the Circuit Clerk must maintain all court records. The online system shows summaries. For certified copies, contact the clerk at (630) 407-8600. Copy fees are $2 for the first page, $0.50 for pages 2 through 20, and $0.25 for pages 21 and up. Certification costs $6 per seal.

Note: Juvenile cases cannot be paid through the online system.

Wheaton Traffic Ticket Options

Look at the bottom of your Wheaton traffic ticket. It tells you if a court date is needed. If your ticket says "No Court Appearance Required," you can pay the fine without going to court.

For a Wheaton traffic case, you have three options. You can plead guilty and pay the fine. This puts a conviction on your driving record. You can plead guilty and request court supervision. If the judge grants it and you finish the supervision period clean, the case stays off your record. Or you can plead not guilty and request a trial at the DuPage County Courthouse. Under 625 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Vehicle Code lists which violations need a mandatory court appearance. DUI, driving on a suspended license, and reckless driving always require a court date.

• Plead guilty and pay the fine
• Plead guilty and request supervision
• Plead not guilty and go to trial

Court supervision follows 730 ILCS 5/5-6-1. No supervision in the past 12 months is required. You must be at least 18 at the time of the offense. The judge reviews your driving history before deciding.

Traffic Court Fees in Wheaton

Fines for Wheaton traffic tickets vary by violation. Under 705 ILCS 135/, the Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act sets the fee structure. Minor traffic violations usually cost between $120 and $250 with all court costs. Serious offenses carry higher fines.

You can pay Wheaton traffic fines in several ways. In person at the DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk's Office, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They take checks, money orders, credit cards, and cash. Credit card payments have a service fee of $5.00 for amounts under $250 and 2% for $250 or more. By mail, send payment to DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk, PO Box 707, Wheaton, IL 60189-0707. Include your case number on the check or money order. Do not mail cash. Online, pay through the e-pay portal.

All requests to place a case on the call must be scheduled through the Clerk's Office on the 1st floor. If you miss a payment deadline, extra fees and a possible license suspension can follow.

Driving Records for Wheaton Residents

Court records and driving records are separate. The court keeps case files. The Illinois Secretary of State keeps your driving abstract. An abstract shows license status, violations, points, and suspensions. Wheaton residents can get their abstract at the Secretary of State website for $21.

After a Wheaton traffic case closes, the court sends the result to the Secretary of State. This takes a few weeks. Check both records for the full picture of your driving status.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Wheaton. Some are in DuPage County and share the same court system. Others are in neighboring counties. Check which court handles the area where your ticket was issued.