Madison County Traffic Court Records Search
Madison County traffic court records are managed by Circuit Clerk Patrick McRae at the courthouse in Edwardsville, part of the 3rd Judicial Circuit. With about 264,000 residents, Madison County processes a large number of traffic cases each year across the Metro East region. You can search Madison County traffic court records online through the court records search tool, using a participant name or case number. The main courthouse at 155 North Main Street in Edwardsville is the primary location for all traffic filings. Start your search for Madison County traffic court records with the right details to get results fast.
Madison County Quick Facts
Madison County Circuit Clerk Office
The Madison County Circuit Clerk is the official keeper of all traffic court records in Madison County. Patrick McRae serves as Circuit Clerk. The main office is at 155 North Main Street, Edwardsville, Illinois 62025. Call (618) 692-6240 for general questions. The fax number is (618) 692-0676.
Madison County also has a satellite office at the Alton Law Enforcement Center, 1700 East Broadway, Alton, IL 62002. This satellite is open only on Tuesday and Friday. You can call (618) 296-1440 for Alton office questions. The main Edwardsville office handles the bulk of Madison County traffic court record requests and filings.
The Madison County Circuit Clerk page provides access to online services and court resources.
All traffic violations issued in Madison County are handled through the 3rd Judicial Circuit. This circuit also covers Bond and Montgomery counties, but each county has its own clerk's office for traffic court records.
| Main Office | 155 North Main Street, Edwardsville, IL 62025 Phone: (618) 692-6240 |
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| Satellite (Alton) | 1700 East Broadway, Alton, IL 62002 Phone: (618) 296-1440 Tuesday & Friday only |
| Fax | (618) 692-0676 |
| Clerk | Patrick McRae |
Search Madison County Traffic Records Online
The Madison County Court Records Search is the main tool for looking up 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 search screen can be slow to load during high volume use, so be patient after clicking the link.
Below is the Madison County court records search page where you can look up your traffic case.
Under 55 ILCS 5/4-2001, the Circuit Clerk must maintain all court records. The online data is a summary view of Madison County traffic court records. Updates may take time to appear. Sealed, impounded, and expunged cases will not show in the search results.
You can also use the statewide e-Guilty system to plead and pay eligible traffic tickets from Madison County without going to court. This system handles voluntary guilty pleas for traffic offenses that do not require a court appearance.
Madison County Traffic Ticket Process
When you get a traffic ticket in Madison County, check the bottom of the ticket. It will say if you need to appear in court or not. Under 625 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Vehicle Code determines which violations need a court appearance.
For minor traffic violations in Madison County, your choices are typically to plead guilty and pay, plead guilty with traffic school, or plead not guilty and set a hearing. Serious offenses like DUI, reckless driving, and driving on a suspended license always require a court appearance in Edwardsville.
Court supervision in Madison County follows 730 ILCS 5/5-6-1. You need a clean supervision record for the past 12 months and must be at least 18 years old at the time of the violation. The judge in the 3rd Judicial Circuit makes the final decision on granting supervision for Madison County traffic cases.
Note: If your ticket was issued near Alton, you can handle some matters at the satellite office on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Traffic Court Fees in Madison County
Fines for traffic cases in Madison County vary by the violation. Under 705 ILCS 135/, the Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act sets the fee structure across Illinois. Minor traffic tickets typically cost between $120 and $250 when all court costs and assessments are added.
You can pay Madison County traffic fines in person at the Edwardsville courthouse or at the Alton satellite office. Online payment options are available through the court records portal. The clerk's office accepts cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards. Make sure you have your case number ready when you pay.
Cities in Madison County
Madison County has several cities and villages in the Metro East area. All traffic cases go through the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville. Tickets issued anywhere in Madison County are filed at the same courthouse.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Madison County. If your ticket was issued near a county border, verify which county handled the stop. Search your traffic court records in the correct county.