Jersey County Traffic Court Records
Jersey County traffic court records are filed at the Circuit Clerk's office in Jerseyville, Illinois. The county is part of the 7th Judicial Circuit, District 4. If you got a traffic ticket in Jersey County, the Circuit Clerk handles your case from start to finish. You can search for traffic court records through Judici, pay fines online via CourtMoney, or visit the courthouse in person. The office collects and disburses traffic fines and maintains a record of all court proceedings in the county. Jersey County residents looking for their traffic court records can start at the Circuit Clerk's website or call the office for direct help.
Jersey County Quick Facts
Jersey County Circuit Clerk Office
The Jersey County Circuit Clerk's Office is led by Mitchell P. Reynolds. The office mission is to provide accurate information in a clear, fair, and efficient manner while maintaining public confidence in the judicial system. On a daily basis, the office interacts with the public and attorneys performing several functions including collection and disbursement of traffic fines, recording filed documents, and maintaining a record of all court proceedings.
The office is at 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052. Call (618) 498-5571. Fax is (618) 498-6128. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Walk in to pay fines, get copies of traffic court records, or check on a case.
One thing to know: bags are not allowed to be brought into the courthouse. Leave them in your car before you go in.
| Circuit Clerk | Mitchell P. Reynolds |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052 |
| Phone | (618) 498-5571 |
| Fax | (618) 498-6128 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Search Jersey County Traffic Court Records Online
For court case information in Jersey County, use Judici. When searching, type in the defendant's last name, a comma, then a space, then the first name. This format matters. Get it wrong and the search may not find your case. You can look up case status, court dates, and fine amounts without an account.
The Illinois Courts Directory lists the Jersey County Courthouse details as well. Under 55 ILCS 5/4-2001, the Circuit Clerk must maintain all official court records. Online tools show a summary view of what is in the actual case file.
The court updates page on the Jersey County Circuit Clerk site posts any changes to court schedules or procedures. Check this before heading to the courthouse to make sure nothing has changed about your hearing date or time.
Note: Search results on Judici are not the official record and may lag behind recent filings.
Jersey County Traffic Ticket Options
When you get a traffic ticket in Jersey County, check the bottom of your citation. It tells you if a court date is needed. Tickets marked "YOU MUST APPEAR IN COURT" mean you have to show up. This applies to serious offenses like DUI, driving on a suspended license, and reckless driving. Under 625 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Vehicle Code sets the rules for which violations need a court date.
For tickets that do not need a court appearance, you have a few options. You can plead guilty and pay the fine. You can request court supervision, which keeps the conviction off your record if you meet the conditions. Or you can plead not guilty and ask for a hearing. The Traffic Division handles all moving violations in Jersey County.
- Pay the fine and accept a guilty plea
- Request court supervision to avoid a conviction
- Plead not guilty and request a trial date
- Ask about traffic safety school if eligible
Traffic Court Fees in Jersey County
Traffic fines in Jersey County vary by violation type. Most minor traffic tickets run between $120 and $250 with court costs included. The Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act (705 ILCS 135/) governs fees across Illinois courts.
You can pay fines online through CourtMoney. Payments made by credit or debit card will be assessed a convenience fee. You can also pay in person at the clerk's office or by mail to 201 West Pearl Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052. Cash, checks, and money orders are accepted at the office. The Jersey County Clerk and Recorder office is in a separate building and handles different records, so make sure you go to the right place.
Note: The County Clerk's office is in a separate Government Building, not the courthouse.
Jersey County Legal Resources
Jersey County is part of the 7th Judicial Circuit along with Greene, Macoupin, Morgan, Sangamon, and Scott counties. If you need legal help with a traffic case, the Illinois Legal Aid Online website has free guides for self-represented people. The Illinois Court Help site also provides resources.
For traffic court records that are part of the 7th Circuit, procedures tend to be similar across the member counties. But each county sets its own court schedule and may have local rules. Always check with the Jersey County Circuit Clerk for details on your specific case.
Cities in Jersey County
Jersey County includes Jerseyville, Grafton, and several small towns. All traffic cases go through the Circuit Clerk's office in Jerseyville. None of the cities in Jersey County have populations over 50,000, so they do not have their own page on this site.
Nearby Counties
These counties share borders with Jersey County. If your traffic stop happened near a county line, confirm which county the ticket came from before paying or looking up your case.