Search Franklin County Traffic Court Records
Franklin County traffic court records are maintained by Circuit Clerk Jim Muir at the courthouse in Benton, Illinois. The clerk's office handles traffic case filings, fine collection, and public access to court records. You can search Franklin County traffic court records through Judici online, visit the public access computer in the office, or call for help. Franklin County is part of the 2nd Judicial Circuit, and the office has a staff of 9 to assist with all types of court records including traffic cases.
Franklin County Quick Facts
Franklin County Circuit Clerk Office
The Franklin County Circuit Clerk office is at 100 Public Square, P.O. Box 485, Benton, IL 62812. Circuit Clerk Jim Muir leads the office. Call (618) 435-9800 for general questions. The fax number is (618) 439-4119. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The office closes for all federal, state, and county holidays.
As the office describes it, "The circuit clerk's office has a staff of 9 to assist the public with any of our provided services, including: Filing and maintaining records of all cases that are heard by Franklin County Courts involving adoptions, family cases, divorces, criminal felonies and misdemeanors, traffic cases, juvenile cases, law cases, small claims, probates, chanceries, and tax cases." Traffic cases are a big part of their daily work in Franklin County.
The Trial Court Administrator for the 2nd Circuit is Lisa Simmons. The courthouse is at 1 Public Square, Benton, Illinois 62812.
| Circuit Clerk | Jim Muir |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Public Square, P.O. Box 485, Benton, IL 62812 |
| Phone | (618) 435-9800 |
| Fax | (618) 439-4119 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Search Franklin County Traffic Records Online
The Judici case search for Franklin County is the main tool for finding traffic court records online. Search by name or case number to find case status, charges, court dates, and fine amounts. This is a free tool. No account is needed to search.
In addition to the online search, the clerk's office has a public access computer in the office. You can walk in during business hours and use it to look up information on any non-secured cases. Under 55 ILCS 5/4-2001, the Circuit Clerk must maintain all court records. The public access computer lets you see the same data that is on Judici, but from inside the courthouse.
The 2nd Judicial Circuit page for Franklin County has court schedule information and contact details for judges assigned to the circuit. Franklin County shares the 2nd Circuit with Crawford, Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, Wayne, and White counties.
Franklin County Court Attendance Options
Franklin County offers Zoom court as an option. The office provides downloadable Zoom court instructions on their website. This is useful if you have a traffic case that allows remote attendance. Not all cases qualify, so check with the clerk's office before your court date to see if Zoom is an option for your Franklin County traffic court case.
For in-person appearances, the Franklin County Courthouse is at 1 Public Square in Benton. The most recent court docket is usually available for download on the clerk's website. Check it before your court date to see where your case appears on the schedule. Under 625 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Vehicle Code sets which violations require a court appearance.
The Illinois Courts Directory listing for Franklin County confirms courthouse details and judicial assignments for the 2nd Circuit.
Traffic Court Fees in Franklin County
Fines for Franklin County traffic court vary by violation type. Under 705 ILCS 135/, the Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act sets the fee structure. Most minor traffic tickets cost between $120 and $250 with all court costs included. More serious violations will be higher.
The clerk's office also archives historic cases. This is mainly for genealogy research, but the same office handles the records. If you need old Franklin County traffic court records, the staff can help locate them.
Note: The office also handles jury duty notifications, which you can check on the website.
Cities in Franklin County
Franklin County includes Benton, West Frankfort, Sesser, and Christopher among other communities. All traffic cases in these towns go through the Franklin County Circuit Court in Benton. No cities in Franklin County meet the 50,000 population threshold for a separate city page.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Franklin County. Check which county issued your ticket before searching for your case, especially if the stop was near a boundary.