Mason County Traffic Court Records
Mason County traffic court records are managed by the Circuit Clerk in Havana, Illinois. The county is part of the 8th Judicial Circuit, which covers several counties in western Illinois. You can search Mason County traffic court records online through Judici or visit the clerk's office at the Mason County Courthouse. The online system lets you check case status, find court dates, and pay traffic fines. Mason County has a fixed fine schedule for most traffic violations, which makes it easy to know what you owe. If you need to check on a case or get a copy of your traffic court record, the clerk's office on North Plum Street can help.
Mason County Quick Facts
Mason County Circuit Clerk Office
The Mason County Circuit Clerk is the official keeper of all traffic court records in the county. Debbie Friend serves as the Circuit Clerk. The office is at the Mason County Courthouse, 125 N Plum, Havana, IL 62644-0077. Call (309) 543-6619, option 2, for questions about your case. The fax number is (309) 543-4214. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Illinois Courts directory shows Mason County in District 4 of the 8th Judicial Circuit. This page lists the courthouse contact information and court staff details for the county.
The clerk's office handles all case types. Traffic, criminal, civil, and family cases all go through this office. Staff can help you find your case, check what you owe, and explain your options for handling a ticket.
| Address | 125 N Plum, Havana, IL 62644 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (309) 543-6619, option 2 |
| Fax | (309) 543-4214 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Clerk | Debbie Friend |
Search Mason County Traffic Records Online
Mason County uses Judici for online case search and payments. You can look up traffic cases by name or case number. The system is free to use and does not require an account. It shows case status, charges, and court dates for most Mason County traffic court records.
You can also pay fines online through Judici. The county website has a direct link to pay fines. If you choose to pay online, do not mail in the blue copy of your ticket. That would create a double payment situation, and the clerk's office would need to sort it out. Pick one method and stick with it.
Note: Online records may not reflect the most recent court activity on your case.
Mason County Traffic Ticket Options
Check the bottom of your traffic citation. It tells you if a court appearance is needed. If your ticket says you do not need to appear, you have options for how to handle it. Most minor traffic violations in Mason County fall into the "need not appear" category.
For tickets that do not require a court appearance, you can pay by mail or online. Mail your payment to Mason County Circuit Clerk, 125 N Plum, Havana IL 62644. The office does not accept personal checks. Use a money order or cashier's check for mail payments. Online payment is available through Judici with a credit card. A convenience fee applies to online payments.
If you want court supervision, you must contact the State's Attorney's Office at 309-543-4212. Ask to be placed on the supervision list for the court date on your citation. If supervision is granted and you complete the terms, the conviction is not reported to the Secretary of State. This keeps the ticket off your driving record. Under 625 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Vehicle Code sets the rules for court supervision eligibility.
Traffic Court Fees in Mason County
Mason County has a flat fee structure for traffic violations. All traffic violations cost $164.00. Conservation violations cost $195.00. These amounts include all fines, fees, and court costs combined. The set fees make it simple to know what you owe right away. Under 705 ILCS 135/, the Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act governs how these fees are set.
The office does not take personal checks. You can pay with a money order, cashier's check, or cash in person. Online payments are accepted through Judici with a credit card. The convenience fee for online payments is not kept by the clerk's office. You can also call CourtMoney at 1-877-222-4668 to make a phone payment.
8th Judicial Circuit Courts
Mason County belongs to the 8th Judicial Circuit. This circuit also includes Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Cass, Menard, Pike, and Schuyler counties. The circuit shares judges and court resources across all these counties in western Illinois. Traffic cases in Mason County follow the same state procedures and rules as every other county in the 8th Circuit.
If you got a ticket near a county line, check which county actually issued the citation. You need to look up your case in the right county. Each county has its own Circuit Clerk office and its own case records, even though they share the same judicial circuit.
Cities in Mason County
Mason County includes Havana, Mason City, and several smaller towns. All traffic cases filed in the county go through the Mason County Circuit Court in Havana. None of the cities in Mason County are large enough for a separate city page, but every traffic ticket from any town in the county is handled at the same courthouse on North Plum Street.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Mason County. Double check which county issued your ticket if you were stopped near a county line. Each county keeps its own traffic court records.