Henry County Traffic Court Records
Henry County traffic court records are filed and stored at the Circuit Clerk's office in Cambridge, Illinois. The county sits in the 14th Judicial Circuit. If you got a traffic ticket in Henry County, the Circuit Clerk's office is where you go to pay fines, check court dates, or request copies of your case file. Court is held every Friday at 9:00 AM. Henry County also has a satellite office in Kewanee that handles traffic citations, ordinance violations, and conservation tickets. You can search Henry County traffic court records online through Judici or contact the clerk's office for help with your case.
Henry County Quick Facts
Henry County Circuit Clerk Office
The Henry County Circuit Clerk's Office is led by Terilyn Kuster Motley. The office is the official keeper of all court records in Henry County, including traffic court records. Staff file all cases and maintain the official record of everything that comes before the Henry County court system. They also collect and disburse traffic and criminal fines, fees, costs, and assessments.
The main office is at 307 West Center Street, Cambridge, Illinois 61238. You can call (309) 937-3572. The fax number is (309) 937-3990. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Court is held every Friday at 9:00 AM at the courthouse in Cambridge.
Henry County also runs a satellite office in Kewanee. That office handles traffic citations, ordinance violations, and conservation tickets. If your ticket was issued near Kewanee, you may be able to deal with it there instead of going to Cambridge.
| Circuit Clerk | Terilyn Kuster Motley |
|---|---|
| Address | 307 West Center Street, Cambridge, IL 61238 |
| Phone | (309) 937-3572 |
| Fax | (309) 937-3990 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Court Day | Every Friday at 9:00 AM |
Search Henry County Traffic Court Records Online
The Henry County Records Search page is the starting point for looking up traffic court records online. You can also email the Criminal Division for traffic and criminal record searches. Record search requests can be faxed to (309) 937-3990.
For online case search, Judici serves Henry County. You can search by name or case number to pull up traffic court records, check court dates, and see fine amounts. Judici also lets you pay fines online. The Illinois Courts Directory listing for Henry County shows the courthouse address and contact info as well.
Under 55 ILCS 5/4-2001, the Circuit Clerk must keep all court records. The online tools give you a quick summary view but may not reflect every detail in the official case file.
Henry County Traffic Violations
If you got a traffic citation in Henry County, read the back of the blue copy carefully. Your appearance date is on the front of the citation. If the box marked "YOU MUST APPEAR IN COURT" is checked, you are required to show up on that date. Missing a required court date can lead to a warrant for your arrest.
The Henry County Traffic Violations page has more details on what to do after you get a ticket. For tickets that do not need a court date, you can pay the fine by mail, in person, or online through Judici. Under 625 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Vehicle Code spells out which violations need a court appearance.
- Read the back of your blue copy for instructions
- Check the front for your court date
- Must-appear offenses include DUI and suspended license
- Pay by mail, in person, or online for non-appearance tickets
Note: Court supervision in Henry County follows the same state rules as every other Illinois county.
Traffic Court Fees in Henry County
Fines for traffic tickets in Henry County depend on the violation. Minor traffic tickets usually run between $120 and $250 with all court costs included. The Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act (705 ILCS 135/) governs fees across all Illinois courts.
Henry County accepts payments online through Judici, by mail (check or money order), and in person at the clerk's office in Cambridge. Cash, checks, and money orders are taken at the counter. The pretrial services page for Henry County has more info on the 14th Circuit's procedures.
Cities in Henry County
Henry County has several towns. Cambridge is the county seat. Other towns include Kewanee, Geneseo, Galva, and Annawan. All traffic cases in Henry County go through the Circuit Clerk's office in Cambridge or the satellite office in Kewanee. None of these cities have populations over 50,000.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Henry County. If your traffic stop was near a county line, double check which county issued the ticket. Your case will be filed in that county's system.