Mercer County Traffic Court Records Lookup
Mercer County traffic court records are kept by the Circuit Clerk at the courthouse in Aledo, Illinois. The county is part of the 14th Judicial Circuit, which also covers Henry, Rock Island, and Whiteside counties. You can search for Mercer County traffic court records through Judici or visit the clerk's office on the 3rd floor of the courthouse. The online system lets you look up case details, check court dates, and find information about fines. For certified copies or in-depth record requests, the Circuit Clerk office in Aledo is your best bet since most records need to be accessed in person.
Mercer County Quick Facts
Mercer County Circuit Clerk Office
The Mercer County Circuit Clerk handles all traffic court records in the county. Kristin Relander is the Circuit Clerk. The office is on the 3rd floor of the Mercer County Courthouse at 100 SE 3rd Street, Aledo, IL 61231. The mailing address is P.O. Box 175, Aledo, IL 61231. Call (309) 582-7122 for questions about your case. The fax number is (309) 582-7121.
The Mercer County website has general county information and links to various departments. The county's main contact number is (309) 582-7021. Hours for the Circuit Clerk are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Illinois Courts directory confirms that Mercer County is in District 4 of the 14th Judicial Circuit. This listing shows the courthouse address, phone numbers, and available services.
| Address | 100 SE 3rd Street, 3rd Floor, Aledo, IL 61231 |
|---|---|
| Mailing | P.O. Box 175, Aledo, IL 61231 |
| Phone | (309) 582-7122 |
| Fax | (309) 582-7121 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Clerk | Kristin Relander |
Search Mercer County Traffic Court Records Online
Mercer County uses Judici for online case search. You can look up traffic cases by name or case number. The system is free. No account is needed. It shows case status, court dates, and charges for most Mercer County traffic court records.
Online access in Mercer County is limited compared to bigger counties. Judici is the main search tool, but for full case details and certified copies, you'll need to go to the clerk's office in person. The Circuit Clerk directory on the Illinois Courts website can help you find contact info and hours. You can also check the e-Guilty Plead and Pay system for eligible traffic cases in the county.
Note: Not all records may be available online, so contact the clerk at (309) 582-7122 if you can't find what you need.
Mercer County Traffic Ticket Options
If you get a traffic ticket in Mercer County, look at the citation to see if a court date is required. Minor violations usually don't require you to appear. For those tickets, you can pay the fine or ask for supervision. Here are your basic options:
- Plead guilty and pay the fine
- Request court supervision to keep the ticket off your driving record
- Plead not guilty and set a hearing
- Complete traffic school if eligible and under 21
Court supervision in Mercer County follows 625 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Vehicle Code. You must be 18 or older and must not have received supervision in the last 12 months. If you meet those rules and the judge grants supervision, the violation does not go on your record as a conviction. Tickets for DUI, reckless driving, or driving on a suspended license always require a court appearance.
Traffic Court Fees in Mercer County
Traffic fines in Mercer County depend on the violation type. Under 705 ILCS 135/, the Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act sets the fee structure for all Illinois counties. Most minor traffic tickets run between $120 and $250 once all costs and assessments are added up. Serious offenses will cost more and may carry extra penalties.
You can pay fines in person at the clerk's office in Aledo. Cash, money orders, and certified checks are typically accepted. Online payment is available through Judici for eligible cases. Phone payments can be made through CourtMoney at 1-877-222-4668. Convenience fees apply to phone and online payments and are not kept by the clerk.
14th Judicial Circuit Court
Mercer County belongs to the 14th Judicial Circuit along with Henry, Rock Island, and Whiteside counties. The circuit shares judges and court resources across these four counties in western Illinois along the Mississippi River. Traffic cases in Mercer County are heard at the courthouse in Aledo. The same state rules apply to traffic court in every county in the 14th Circuit.
Under 55 ILCS 5/4-2001, the Circuit Clerk must maintain all court records for Mercer County. This includes traffic, criminal, civil, and family cases. If you need a certified copy of a Mercer County traffic court record, the Circuit Clerk is the only official source for that document.
Cities in Mercer County
Mercer County includes Aledo, Joy, Viola, Keithsburg, and other small towns. All traffic cases in the county are filed at the Mercer County Circuit Court in Aledo. No cities in Mercer County meet the 50,000 population threshold for a separate city page. Every traffic ticket from anywhere in the county goes through the same courthouse on SE 3rd Street.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Mercer County in western Illinois. If you got a ticket near a county line, check which county actually issued it. Each county has its own court records.