Fulton County Traffic Court Records
Fulton County traffic court records are handled by Circuit Clerk Charlene Markley at the Fulton County Courthouse in Lewistown, Illinois. The clerk's office manages all traffic case filings, collects fines, and keeps records for every case in the county. You can search Fulton County traffic court records online using Judici or the 9th Circuit case search, pay fines through CourtMoney, or visit the clerk in person. Fulton County is part of the 9th Judicial Circuit. Below you will find the tools, contact info, and procedures you need to access your Fulton County traffic court records.
Fulton County Quick Facts
Fulton County Circuit Clerk Office
The Fulton County Circuit Clerk's Office is in Room 207 of the Fulton County Courthouse at 100 N. Main in Lewistown, IL 61542. Charlene Markley serves as the Circuit Clerk. You can reach her at (309) 547-3041, Ext. 206, or by email at cmarkley@9thjudicial.org. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The traffic division has its own staff contacts. For traffic questions, call Audre at (309) 547-3041, Ext. 209. Beth is the traffic supervisor and can be reached at Ext. 204. For criminal matters, call Kari at Ext. 218. The fax number for the office is (309) 547-3674.
The Fulton County Circuit Clerk contact page lists all staff and their extensions. The Illinois Courts Directory page for Fulton County also has official courthouse details. Trial Court Administrator Sandra Redington oversees day-to-day court operations.
| Office | 100 N. Main, Room 207, Lewistown, IL 61542 |
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| Mailing | P.O. Box 152, Lewistown, IL 61542 |
| Phone | (309) 547-3041 Ext. 206 |
| Fax | (309) 547-3674 |
| cmarkley@9thjudicial.org | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Clerk | Charlene Markley |
Search Fulton County Traffic Records Online
You can search Fulton County traffic court records through Judici, which is the main online case lookup tool for the county. Search by name or case number. The system shows case status, charges, court dates, and fine details. Judici is free and open to the public.
The 9th Judicial Circuit Case Search is another tool for looking up Fulton County traffic court records. This covers all counties in the 9th Circuit, including Hancock, Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren counties. If you have cases in more than one 9th Circuit county, this tool lets you search across all of them.
The Fulton County Traffic Division page has detailed info about traffic case procedures, including which violations can be paid without court and which require you to appear before a judge.
Fulton County Traffic Ticket Options
Read your traffic citation carefully. Certain minor violations can be paid to the Circuit Court Clerk without going to court. But some offenses require a mandatory court appearance in Fulton County. You must show up if any of these apply:
- Your ticket is marked "COURT APPEARANCE REQUIRED"
- You are requesting court supervision
- Speeding 35 MPH or more over the limit
- Driver's license or permit violations
- Passing a stopped school bus
- Speeding in a construction or school zone
- Class A or B misdemeanor violations
Under 625 ILCS 5/ and Supreme Court Rule 551, certain violations always need a court date. If you don't appear and haven't paid, a judgment of conviction may be entered against you. Cash bail can be applied to fines. For Illinois drivers, your license will not renew until payment is made in full.
You can pay by mail, in person, or online through Judici or CourtMoney. To contest a charge, you must plead not guilty and appear at the location, date, and time listed on your notice. If you have proof of insurance for an uninsured motor vehicle charge, bring the original documents to the clerk's office. The insurance must have been in effect at the time of the citation.
Traffic Court Fees in Fulton County
Fulton County traffic fines can be paid online through Judici or CourtMoney, by mail, or in person at the clerk's office. Under 705 ILCS 135/, the Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act sets the base fee structure for traffic cases across Illinois.
If you want to submit a written plea of guilty, it must be received by the clerk at least four court days before your scheduled court date. Otherwise, you need to appear in person. Payments applied to your case go toward fines and costs as set by the court.
Note: If you have multiple cases, the clerk can help you sort out which ones need payment and which need a court date.
Cities in Fulton County
Fulton County includes the city of Lewistown, the county seat, plus Canton, Cuba, Astoria, and other communities. Canton is the largest city in the county. All traffic cases are filed at the Fulton County Circuit Court in Lewistown. No cities in Fulton County meet the population threshold for a separate page.
Nearby Counties
Fulton County borders these counties. If you got a ticket near a county line, check which county issued it before searching here.