Search Clark County Traffic Court Records
Clark County traffic court records are kept by the Circuit Clerk in Marshall, Illinois. The county belongs to the 5th Judicial Circuit, which also covers Coles, Cumberland, Edgar, and Vermilion counties. You can search Clark County traffic court records through the clerk's website or use Judici for online case lookups. The office on the county website has links to court dockets, case search tools, and the Circuit Clerk portal. If you received a traffic ticket in Clark County, you can use these tools to find your case, check what you owe, and learn when your court date is set.
Clark County Quick Facts
Clark County Circuit Clerk Office
The Clark County Circuit Clerk handles all traffic court records in Clark County. Ami L. Shaw serves as Circuit Clerk. The office mailing address is P.O. Box 187, Marshall, IL 62441. You can call (217) 826-2811 with questions. The fax number is (217) 826-1391. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The Clark County website also has a Circuit Court page with details on court operations, and a court dockets page where you can view upcoming court schedules. The Illinois Courts Directory listing for Clark County confirms the courthouse address, phone, and court details. The Circuit Clerk portal has additional links to services and forms.
The Clark County Courthouse in Marshall is where traffic court hearings take place. The clerk's office keeps all case files, collects fines and fees, and processes payments for traffic court cases.
| Main Office | P.O. Box 187, Marshall, IL 62441 Phone: (217) 826-2811 |
|---|---|
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Fax | (217) 826-1391 |
| Clerk | Ami L. Shaw |
Search Clark County Traffic Court Records Online
You can search Clark County traffic court records through Judici.com. This free statewide system lets you look up cases by name, case number, or ticket number. No account is needed. Judici shows you case info, charges, court dates, and fine amounts for Clark County traffic cases.
The Clark County website also has a court dockets section. This lets you see what cases are scheduled for court on a given day. If you want to know when your case will be heard, checking the docket is a good way to do it. You can find the dockets at the Clark County dockets page.
Keep in mind that online records may lag behind court actions. There is often a delay of a day or more between what happens in court and when it shows up in the system. Sealed and suppressed records do not appear online. If you cannot find your Clark County traffic case in the system, call the clerk at (217) 826-2811.
Clark County Traffic Ticket Options
When you get a traffic ticket in Clark County, look at the citation. It tells you if you must appear in court or not. Tickets that say "No Court Appearance Required" let you pay the fine and move on. If your ticket says you must appear, show up at the Clark County Courthouse on the listed date.
For tickets that do not need a court date, here are your options:
- Pay online through Judici E-Plea or E-Pay
- Pay in person at the clerk's office in Marshall
- Mail a payment to P.O. Box 187, Marshall, IL 62441
Clark County is part of the 5th Judicial Circuit. The 5th Circuit website has information about court procedures that apply across all counties in the circuit. Court supervision is an option if you want to keep a traffic violation off your record. You must appear in court to ask for it. The judge will decide. 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 offense.
Serious offenses always need a court appearance. DUI, driving on a suspended or revoked license, and reckless driving cannot be paid off with a fine alone. For those charges, you should consider talking to a lawyer. The Illinois Legal Aid Online website can help you find free or low-cost legal help.
Note: The Clark County Circuit Clerk cannot give you legal advice. They can only help with filing and payment questions.
Traffic Court Fees in Clark County
Clark County traffic fines depend on the violation. Under 705 ILCS 135/, the Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act sets the fee structure across Illinois. Most minor traffic tickets run between $120 and $250 with all costs included. Serious violations cost more.
Online payments through Judici may include a convenience fee. You can skip that by paying in person at the clerk's office with cash, check, or money order. The Circuit Clerk collects all fines, costs, and penalties and distributes the money as the law requires. All traffic court funds get split between the county, state, and local governments on a monthly basis.
Cities in Clark County
Clark County has towns like Marshall, Martinsville, and Casey. All traffic cases go through the Clark County Circuit Court in Marshall. No cities in Clark County meet the 50,000 population threshold for a separate city page.
Nearby Counties
Check which county issued your ticket if you were stopped near a border. Your case will only be in one county's system.