McLean County Traffic Court Records
McLean County traffic court records are managed by the Circuit Clerk at the Law and Justice Center in Bloomington, Illinois. The county is part of the 11th Judicial Circuit and has one of the best online search tools in the state. You can look up McLean County traffic court records going back to 1991 through the county's own search system. The clerk's office processes all traffic citations written anywhere in McLean County, from Bloomington to Normal and every small town in between. Online search, public access terminals, and in-person visits all give you ways to find your traffic court records.
McLean County Quick Facts
McLean County Circuit Clerk Office
The McLean County Circuit Clerk office is the official keeper of all traffic court records in the county. Don R. Everhart, Jr. serves as the Circuit Clerk. The main office is at 104 W. Front Street, Bloomington, IL 61701. You can also mail documents to PO Box 2400, Bloomington, IL 61701. Call (309) 888-5254 for general questions. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The McLean County Law and Justice Center houses the circuit court, the clerk's office, and public access terminals where you can look up records for free. The building is at 104 W. Front Street in downtown Bloomington. William Scanlon serves as Trial Court Administrator.
All traffic citations written in McLean County are processed by this office. It does not matter if you got a ticket in Bloomington, Normal, or on a state highway. The case goes through the McLean County Circuit Clerk.
| Address | 104 W. Front Street, Bloomington, IL 61701 |
|---|---|
| Mailing | PO Box 2400, Bloomington, IL 61701 |
| Phone | (309) 888-5254 |
| Fax | (309) 888-5281 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Clerk | Don R. Everhart, Jr. |
Search McLean County Traffic Court Records Online
McLean County runs its own Court Records Search portal. You can search traffic and criminal cases by name, case number, or name and date of birth. The system has full years of Circuit Clerk data from 1991 to present. This is a solid resource for looking up McLean County traffic court records going back decades.
For traffic and criminal cases, McLean County also has a dedicated Criminal/Traffic Search System. This tool lets you search specifically for traffic court records without mixing in civil case results. A 14-day criminal and traffic docket is also available so you can see what cases are coming up on the court schedule.
Case searches for years before 1991 require a pre-paid written request at $6.00 per year, per person. You can also do an on-site manual search at the Law and Justice Center. The online data is a service and is not the official court record. Recent events may not show up right away in the system.
Note: Court records in McLean County are exempt from the Freedom of Information Act, but the online search portal provides access to public case information.
McLean County Traffic Ticket Options
When you get a traffic ticket in McLean County, check the citation to see if you need to appear in court. Most minor violations do not require a court date. For those tickets, you can pay the fine or request supervision without going to court.
Court for traffic violations is held at the McLean County Law and Justice Center at 104 West Front Street. The Traffic Division handles all citations written in the county. You have these basic options for your McLean County traffic court case:
- Plead guilty and pay the fine
- Request court supervision to keep the ticket off your record
- Plead not guilty and set a hearing date
- Complete traffic safety school if you are under 21
Court supervision in McLean County follows 625 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Vehicle Code. You can't get supervision if you had it in the last 12 months. You must be 18 or older. If the judge grants supervision and you meet all conditions, the ticket stays off your driving record.
One thing to know: when you search traffic cases and the name at the top of the display changes, it means the name you searched was used as an alias. The system defaults to the person's primary name. You may need to contact the clerk's office to confirm the right identity.
Traffic Court Fees in McLean County
Traffic fines in McLean County depend on the violation. Under 705 ILCS 135/, the Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act sets the fee structure. Most minor traffic tickets run between $120 and $250 with all court costs included. Serious violations carry higher fines. You can check your exact amount through the online search system or by calling the clerk at (309) 888-5254.
You can pay McLean County traffic fines online, by mail, or in person at the Law and Justice Center. Online payments may have a convenience fee. In person, the clerk's office accepts cash, money orders, certified checks, and credit cards. You can also call CourtMoney at 1-877-222-4668 to pay by phone. Mail payments go to PO Box 2400, Bloomington, IL 61701.
Cities in McLean County
McLean County has two main cities: Bloomington and Normal. Both cities have their own pages with more detail on local traffic court resources. All traffic cases from both cities go through the McLean County Circuit Court at the Law and Justice Center in Bloomington.
Nearby Counties
These counties border McLean County. If you got a ticket near a county line, check which county issued it. Your case will be in that county's system, not McLean County's.