LaSalle County Traffic Court Records
LaSalle County traffic court records can be searched through the Circuit Clerk's office in Ottawa, Illinois. The county is part of the 13th Judicial Circuit and handles all traffic cases at two main office locations. Residents and the general public can look up court case data for free using the online search tools. Whether you need to check a court date, find a case number, or pull up fine details, the LaSalle County Circuit Clerk keeps these records on file. You can also visit the courthouse in person to view traffic court records during regular business hours.
LaSalle County Quick Facts
LaSalle County Circuit Clerk Office
The LaSalle County Circuit Clerk is the official keeper of all traffic court records in LaSalle County. Greg Vaccaro serves as Circuit Clerk. The office has two main locations in Ottawa that handle different types of cases. The Civil Division is at 119 W. Madison St., Room 201, Ottawa, IL 61350. You can reach that office at (815) 434-8671. The Traffic and Criminal Division sits at a separate building, 707 Etna Road, Room 141, Ottawa, IL 61350. Call (815) 434-8271 for traffic case questions.
The LaSalle County Circuit Clerk homepage gives quick links to court records, case search tools, and contact info for each division. Both offices are open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Walk-ins are welcome during those hours.
| Circuit Clerk | Greg Vaccaro |
|---|---|
| Traffic/Criminal Division | 707 Etna Road, Room 141, Ottawa, IL 61350 Phone: (815) 434-8271 |
| Civil Division | 119 W. Madison St., Room 201, Ottawa, IL 61350 Phone: (815) 434-8671 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Search LaSalle County Traffic Records Online
The LaSalle County Online Court Records tool lets you search for traffic court cases by participant name or case number. This is a free tool. No account is needed. The system pulls up case details, court dates, and basic docket info for LaSalle County traffic cases.
Court case information can be viewed on this website. You may search for specific case information using participant name or case number. The public can do their own searching free of charge, and you can also access case information by clicking on the "Online Court Records" tab on the clerk's home page. Keep in mind that online data may lag behind actual court filings by a day or more. The online system shows a summary view and is not the official court record.
The LaSalle County Record Searches page has more detail on how to request copies of records. A viewing room is available at the courthouse for anyone who wants to look through case files in person. Under 55 ILCS 5/4-2001, the Circuit Clerk must maintain all court records. LaSalle County makes those records available both online and at the courthouse.
LaSalle County Traffic Court Procedures
When you get a traffic ticket in LaSalle County, the first step is to read the ticket carefully. It tells you if a court date is required. Some minor violations let you pay the fine without going to court. More serious charges like DUI or driving on a suspended license will need an in-person appearance at the LaSalle County courthouse.
LaSalle County is part of the 13th Judicial Circuit along with Bureau and Grundy counties. The Illinois Courts website has general information about how traffic court works across the state. Under 625 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Vehicle Code spells out which traffic violations need a court appearance and which do not. For minor tickets that say "no court appearance required," you can handle the matter by mail, online, or at the clerk's office in LaSalle County.
Court supervision is an option for many LaSalle County traffic cases. If you qualify, you plead guilty but complete traffic safety school. The conviction stays off your record if you meet all the terms. You must not have had supervision in the last 12 months. You also have to be 18 or older at the time of the violation. Under 730 ILCS 5/5-6-1, Illinois sets the rules for court supervision eligibility statewide, and LaSalle County follows them.
Note: Payments accepted for Criminal and Traffic cases at the 707 Etna Road office in Ottawa.
Traffic Court Fees in LaSalle County
The cost of a traffic ticket in LaSalle County depends on the type of violation. Under 705 ILCS 135/, the Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act sets fee structures across Illinois. Most minor moving violations in LaSalle County cost between $120 and $250 once fines, penalties, and court assessments are added up. Speeding tickets and signal violations tend to land in that range.
You can pay traffic fines in person at the Traffic/Criminal Division at 707 Etna Road in Ottawa. Cash, checks, and money orders are all accepted during business hours. The Judici platform also handles online payments for LaSalle County traffic cases. The CourtMoney system at courtmoney.com is another way to pay online. A convenience fee may apply to online payments. That fee goes to the payment processor, not the clerk's office.
Cities in LaSalle County
LaSalle County includes the cities of Ottawa, Peru, Streator, LaSalle, Oglesby, and Marseilles. All traffic cases for these communities are filed through the LaSalle County Circuit Clerk's office. None of these cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site, but each uses the same LaSalle County court system for traffic matters.
Nearby Counties
These counties border LaSalle County. If your traffic stop happened near a county line, check which county issued the ticket. You must look up your case in the right county.