Search Jackson County Traffic Court Records

Jackson County traffic court records are managed by the Circuit Clerk in Murphysboro, Illinois. Part of the 1st Judicial Circuit in southern Illinois, Jackson County handles all traffic cases at the Jackson County Courthouse on Walnut Street. This includes tickets issued in the City of Carbondale, where all traffic citations go through the Murphysboro courthouse. You can search for Jackson County traffic court records through Judici or contact the Circuit Clerk directly. The office accepts cash, check, and money order for fine payments, though credit cards are not taken at the counter.

Jackson County Circuit Clerk Office

Christian Hale serves as the Jackson County Circuit Clerk. The office is at 1001 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966. You can also mail items to P.O. Box 730, Murphysboro, Illinois 62966. The phone number is (618) 687-7300 and the fax is (618) 684-6378. Hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

The Circuit Clerk's office is responsible for maintaining court records and collecting all fines, costs, and fees for traffic court cases in Jackson County. Jackson County court records can be obtained through the office of the Circuit Court Clerk or online at Judici. If you need to mail a fine payment, send it to the Jackson County Circuit Clerk at the courthouse address.

All traffic hearings take place at the Jackson County Courthouse. The same office handles both traffic and city court matters for the whole county.

Search Jackson County Traffic Court Records Online

You can look up Jackson County traffic court records online through Judici. Search by name or case number to see case status, court dates, and fine amounts. Judici also lets you plead and pay your traffic ticket online. The county website notes that you can "plea and pay your new traffic ticket online at Judici."

The Jackson County Pay Fines Online page links to payment options as well. Under 55 ILCS 5/4-2001, the Circuit Clerk is required to maintain all court records. The online system gives you a summary view, but the official record is the paper file at the courthouse.

The Illinois Courts Directory page for Jackson County also lists contact info and the courthouse address. The Jackson County State's Attorney office is another source for public documents and records tied to court cases.

Note: Online records may lag a day or two behind what is in the official file at the clerk's office.

Carbondale Traffic Cases

All City of Carbondale ordinance violations and traffic citations are prosecuted through the First Judicial Circuit Court in Murphysboro. If you got a ticket in Carbondale, your first appearance, pay-or-appear court date, bench trial, or jury trial will happen at the Jackson County Courthouse. This is an important point that catches some people off guard. Even though the ticket was issued in Carbondale, the case is handled in Murphysboro.

All court fines for Carbondale cases are to be mailed to or delivered in person to the Jackson County Circuit Clerk, Jackson County Courthouse, Murphysboro, Illinois. You can reach them at (618) 687-7300. Eligible persons can also pay by mail to the Carbondale Police Department for certain minor violations, but check with the clerk first.

Traffic Court Fees in Jackson County

Fines in Jackson County vary by violation. Most minor traffic tickets cost between $120 and $250 with court costs added. The Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act (705 ILCS 135/) sets the fee structure.

Payment in the office is by cash, check, or money order only. Credit cards are not accepted at the counter. If you want to pay with a credit card, use the online payment option through Judici. There may be a convenience fee for online payments. Under 625 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Vehicle Code sets which violations carry specific fine ranges.

• Cash, check, or money order accepted in the office
• Credit cards only accepted online through Judici
• Online convenience fees may apply
• Mail payments to P.O. Box 730, Murphysboro, IL 62966

Cities in Jackson County

Jackson County includes Murphysboro, Carbondale, and several smaller towns. Carbondale is the largest city in the county and home to Southern Illinois University. All traffic cases from any city in Jackson County go through the Circuit Clerk's office in Murphysboro. None of the cities in Jackson County have their own dedicated page on this site.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Jackson County. If your traffic stop was near a county line, verify which county issued the ticket before you try to pay or look up your case.