Access Cass County Traffic Court Records
Cass County traffic court records are kept by the Circuit Clerk in Virginia, Illinois. The county is part of the 8th Judicial Circuit. The clerk's office handles all traffic cases, collects fines, and maintains the files. You can search Cass County traffic court records online through Judici, pay fines with CourtMoney, or visit the courthouse on Springfield Street. Traffic and DUI court is held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Records after 1998 are on the computer system, while older records are stored in books at the courthouse. The office can help you find your case and sort out what you owe.
Cass County Quick Facts
Cass County Circuit Clerk Office
The Cass County Circuit Clerk's office maintains and updates the record of all court proceedings in the county. As the clerk states, "These proceedings include Criminal, Traffic, Civil, Family, and Juvenile cases." Brad Parlier serves as Circuit Clerk. Hilary Brown is the Chief Deputy. The Cass County Circuit Clerk page has contact details and links to court resources.
The courthouse is at 100 E. Springfield Street, Virginia, IL 62691. The mailing address is P.O. Box 203, Virginia, IL 62691. You can call (217) 452-7225 for help. The Illinois Courts Directory page for Cass County confirms the courthouse location, phone number, and court hours. Traffic and DUI court takes place on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. Criminal court is every Monday and selected Thursdays.
Records from before 1998 are indexed by book in the office. Records after 1998 are on the computer. The clerk notes that "any court records before 1998 will be indexed by book in our office."
| Main Office | 100 E. Springfield Street, Virginia, IL 62691 Phone: (217) 452-7225 |
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| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 203, Virginia, IL 62691 |
| Traffic Court | 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month |
| Clerk | Brad Parlier |
Search Cass County Traffic Court Records Online
You can search Cass County traffic court records on Judici.com. This is the free statewide case search used by many Illinois counties. Just pick Cass County and enter a name or case number. No sign-up is needed. Judici shows you case info, charges, fines, and court dates.
The clerk's office also lets you plead guilty and pay on traffic and conservation cases through Judici. The system handles E-Plea and E-Pay for minor tickets that do not need a court appearance. As the clerk puts it, you can "plead guilty and pay on Traffic and Conservation cases that do not require a Court Appearance with Judici Plea/Pay." This is the fastest way to handle a Cass County traffic ticket from home.
For online fine payments outside of Judici, you can use CourtMoney. This system lets you pay court fines by phone or online. You will need your case number and the amount owed. There may be a small fee for using the service.
Cass County Traffic Ticket Options
When you get a ticket in Cass County, check the back of it. The citation tells you if you need to appear in court or not. If a court appearance is required, you must show up at the Cass County Courthouse on the date and time listed. Traffic and DUI court is on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
If no court appearance is required, you can pay your fine in one of these ways:
- Online through Judici E-Plea
- Online through CourtMoney at www.courtmoney.com
- In person at the clerk's office with cash (no personal checks accepted)
- By mail with a money order or cashier's check to P.O. Box 203, Virginia, IL 62691
The clerk is clear about what they do not take: "We do not accept Personal Checks. For mail in payments, please pay by Money Order or Cashier's check." Cash is accepted at the counter. If you want court supervision to keep the violation off your driving record, you will need to appear in court. The judge decides if supervision is the right fit. Under 625 ILCS 5/, you must not have had supervision in the past 12 months and must be at least 18 at the time of the violation.
E-filing is also available for civil cases in Cass County. The filer support hotline is (800) 297-5377 if you need help with the e-filing system.
Note: No personal checks are accepted for payment of fines in Cass County.
Traffic Court Fees in Cass County
Cass County traffic fines vary based on the violation type. Under 705 ILCS 135/, the Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act sets the base fees that apply across Illinois. Most minor traffic tickets in Cass County run between $120 and $250 with all costs and assessments included. More serious violations will cost more.
Online payments through Judici or CourtMoney may include a small convenience fee. To avoid it, pay in person at the clerk's office with cash or a money order. The clerk's office collects all fines, fees, costs, and penalties and distributes the money each month to the county, state, and local governments as the law requires.
Cities in Cass County
Cass County has a few small towns, including Virginia, Beardstown, and Ashland. All traffic cases go through the Cass County Circuit Court in Virginia. No cities in Cass County have a population over 50,000, so none have separate city pages.
Nearby Counties
If your ticket was issued near a county line, make sure you look up your case in the right county. These counties border Cass County.