Find Traffic Court Records in Lee County
Lee County traffic court records are kept by Circuit Clerk Amy Johnson at the courthouse in Dixon, Illinois. The county is part of the 15th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Carroll, Jo Daviess, Ogle, and Stephenson counties. If you received a traffic ticket in Lee County, your case is filed with the Circuit Clerk's office. You can search Lee County traffic court records online through Judici, pay fines, and check court dates. Dixon sits in the northern part of the state and serves as the hub for all court activity in the county.
Lee County Quick Facts
Lee County Circuit Clerk Office
Circuit Clerk Amy Johnson manages all traffic court records in Lee County. The Lee County Circuit Clerk's Office is at 309 S. Galena, Suite 320, Dixon, Illinois 61021. The phone number is (815) 284-5234 and the fax is (815) 288-5615. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Circuit Clerk is the official record keeper for all court cases filed in Lee County. That includes traffic, criminal, civil, probate, and juvenile cases. The clerk's office collects fines, fees, and costs tied to traffic court records and other judicial matters. Staff can help you look up your case, find your court date, or get copies of documents. They can not provide legal advice, so if you need that, talk to a lawyer.
Lee County is a mid-size county with about 33,869 residents. Dixon, the county seat, is where all traffic cases are heard. The 15th Judicial Circuit serves five counties in the region, and the same judges rotate through all of them.
| Circuit Clerk | Amy Johnson |
|---|---|
| Address | 309 S. Galena, Suite 320, Dixon, IL 61021 |
| Phone | (815) 284-5234 |
| Fax | (815) 288-5615 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
Search Lee County Traffic Court Records Online
You can search for Lee County traffic court records through Judici. This free online tool covers the 15th Judicial Circuit and lets you look up cases by name or case number. You can check case status, fine amounts, and court dates. Judici also allows you to pay traffic fines online.
The Illinois Courts Circuit Court Clerks directory lists Lee County's contact info. Under 55 ILCS 5/4-2001, the Circuit Clerk must maintain all official court records. The Judici search gives you a summary view that may lag a day or two behind the actual court file.
If you can not find what you need online, call (815) 284-5234 or visit the clerk's office in person at 309 S. Galena, Suite 320, Dixon. The staff can pull up your case on the spot and tell you what you owe, when your court date is, and what options you have.
Note: Sealed and impounded cases will not show up in online search results.
Lee County Traffic Ticket Options
After getting a traffic ticket in Lee County, check the citation. It tells you if a court date is needed. Tickets marked "YOU MUST APPEAR IN COURT" require you to show up at the courthouse in Dixon. This is for serious offenses like DUI, driving on a revoked license, and reckless driving.
For non-appearance tickets, you have a few choices. You can plead guilty and pay the fine to close the case with a conviction on your record. You can ask for court supervision, which keeps the violation off your record if you meet all conditions. Or you can plead not guilty and set a hearing date. Under 625 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Vehicle Code decides which violations need a court appearance.
- Pay the fine and accept a conviction
- Request court supervision (keeps record clean if you comply)
- Plead not guilty and request a hearing
- Ask about traffic safety school for eligible cases
Traffic Court Fees in Lee County
Traffic fines in Lee County vary by violation. Most minor tickets cost between $120 and $250 when you include all court costs and assessments. The Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act (705 ILCS 135/) sets the fee structure for all Illinois courts.
You can pay Lee County traffic fines online through Judici, in person at the clerk's office in Dixon, or by mail to 309 S. Galena, Suite 320, Dixon, IL 61021. Cash, checks, and money orders are usually accepted in the office. Online payments may include a convenience fee. Call (815) 284-5234 if you need to check what payment methods are accepted right now.
Lee County Legal Resources
Need help with a Lee County traffic case? The Illinois Legal Aid Online website has free guides on traffic tickets, supervision, and court procedures. The Illinois Court Help site is another good starting point if you do not have a lawyer.
Lee County is part of the 15th Judicial Circuit along with Carroll, Jo Daviess, Ogle, and Stephenson counties. The Illinois State Bar Association traffic courts guide explains how traffic court works in Illinois, including supervision, fines, and court procedures that apply in Lee County and the rest of the state.
Cities in Lee County
Lee County includes Dixon, Amboy, Ashton, and several other small towns. Dixon is the county seat and where all traffic cases are heard. All Lee County traffic court records are filed at the Circuit Clerk's office in Dixon. None of the cities in Lee County have populations over 50,000.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Lee County. If your ticket was issued near a county line, confirm which county it came from before paying or looking up your case.