Search Bureau County Traffic Court Records
Bureau County traffic court records are filed and stored by the Circuit Clerk in Princeton, Illinois. The county sits in the 13th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Grundy and LaSalle counties. You can search Bureau County traffic court records through the clerk's website or pay your fines using the online payment portal. The Circuit Clerk's office is on the main floor of the Bureau County Courthouse at 700 South Main Street. If you got a traffic ticket in Bureau County, the clerk's office has online tools that let you check your case status, pay what you owe, and learn about your court date from home.
Bureau County Quick Facts
Bureau County Circuit Clerk Office
The Bureau County Circuit Clerk is the official keeper of all traffic court records in Bureau County. Dawn M. Reglin serves as Circuit Clerk. As the office states, "The Bureau County Circuit Clerk is the keeper of the court records and the official court seal." The office is on the main floor of the courthouse at 700 South Main Street, Room 100, Princeton, IL 61356.
You can reach the Bureau County Circuit Clerk at (815) 872-2001. The fax number is (815) 872-0027. You can also email Dawn Reglin at dreglin@bureaucounty-il.gov. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Staff there can help you find your case, check fines, get copies of documents, and answer questions about your Bureau County traffic court records.
Sealed and suppressed cases will not show up when you search. The clerk notes that "sealed and suppressed cases cannot be viewed on the Circuit Clerk's website." For those records, you would need a court order.
| Main Office | 700 South Main Street, Room 100, Princeton, IL 61356 Phone: (815) 872-2001 |
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| dreglin@bureaucounty-il.gov | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Fax | (815) 872-0027 |
Search Bureau County Traffic Court Records Online
The Bureau County Circuit Clerk offers online court records through their website. You can search for traffic cases and other court filings from there. The system lets you look up cases by name or case number. It is free to use and open to the public.
Bureau County also participates in the Judici.com system. This statewide tool lets you search court cases across many Illinois counties. Just pick Bureau County from the list and enter your search. The results will show case details, charges, and court dates. You can use Judici to check on the status of a Bureau County traffic ticket at any time of day.
For the Bureau County department page, you can find more info on how the office is set up, what services are offered, and how to get help with your traffic case. The Illinois Courts Directory also lists Bureau County's courthouse details and contact info. Keep in mind that records may not update right away after a court action. There can be a delay of a day or more.
Bureau County Traffic Ticket Options
If you get a traffic ticket in Bureau County, look at the back of your citation. It tells you if you need to come to court or not. Tickets marked "No Court Appearance Required" can be paid without a trip to the courthouse. Tickets that say you must appear mean you have to show up in person on the date listed.
For tickets that do not need a court date, you can handle your Bureau County traffic case in a few ways:
- Pay online through the Bureau County online payment portal
- Pay in person at the Circuit Clerk's office in Princeton
- Mail a payment to 700 South Main Street, Room 100, Princeton, IL 61356
Court supervision is an option for some Bureau County traffic violations. If you plead guilty but want to avoid a conviction on your driving record, you can ask for court supervision. You must appear in court to make this request. The judge decides if supervision is allowed. If granted, the offense does not go on your record as a conviction. You must not have had supervision in the past 12 months, and you must be at least 18 years old at the time of the violation.
Under 625 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Vehicle Code spells out which traffic violations need a court appearance. DUI, driving on a suspended license, and reckless driving are always mandatory court appearance offenses in Bureau County.
Traffic Court Fees in Bureau County
The cost of a traffic ticket in Bureau County depends on the violation. Under 705 ILCS 135/, the Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act sets the base fee structure. Most minor traffic fines in Bureau County fall between $120 and $250 once all court costs and state assessments are added. Serious offenses run higher.
If you pay online, there may be a convenience fee. That fee goes to the payment processing company, not the Bureau County Circuit Clerk. To skip the extra charge, you can pay at the counter in Princeton with cash, check, or money order. The office handles payments during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Note: Filing fee changes took effect on October 1, 2025, across many Illinois counties. Check with the Bureau County Circuit Clerk for the most up-to-date fine amounts.
Cities in Bureau County
Bureau County includes cities like Princeton, Spring Valley, and DePue. All traffic cases go through the Bureau County Circuit Court in Princeton. No cities in Bureau County meet the 50,000 population threshold for a dedicated city page.
Nearby Counties
These counties share borders with Bureau County. Make sure you know which county issued your ticket. You must file and pay in the correct county.