Find Monroe County Traffic Court Records
Monroe County traffic court records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk in Waterloo, Illinois. The county is part of the 24th Judicial Circuit in southwestern Illinois, not far from St. Louis. You can search Monroe County traffic court records through Judici or by going to the clerk's office at the courthouse on South Main Street. The online tool gives you access to case status, court dates, and fine details for most cases. Monroe County is a smaller county, so dealing with the clerk's office is typically straightforward. If you need copies of traffic court records or want to pay a fine, the clerk staff can walk you through the process.
Monroe County Quick Facts
Monroe County Circuit Clerk Office
The Monroe County Circuit Clerk is the official keeper of all traffic court records in the county. Lisa Fallon serves as the Circuit Clerk. The office is at 100 South Main Street, Room 115, Waterloo, Illinois 62298. Call (618) 939-8681 for questions. The fax number is (618) 939-1929. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The clerk's office handles traffic, criminal, civil, and family cases. Staff can help you look up your case, check what you owe, and explain how to respond to a traffic ticket in Monroe County. The courthouse is easy to find on South Main Street in downtown Waterloo.
Since no screenshot of the Monroe County Circuit Clerk website was captured, the Illinois Courts Circuit Clerk directory is a helpful reference for official contact details and links.
| Address | 100 South Main Street, Room 115, Waterloo, IL 62298 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (618) 939-8681 |
| Fax | (618) 939-1929 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Clerk | Lisa Fallon |
Search Monroe County Traffic Records Online
Monroe County uses Judici for online case search. You can look up traffic court records by name or case number. The tool is free and open to anyone. No registration is needed. It shows case status, court dates, charges, and fine amounts for most Monroe County traffic court records. Online payment is also available through the system for eligible cases.
You can also use the statewide e-Guilty Plead and Pay system to handle some traffic violations. This system lets you plead guilty and pay your fine online without going to court. Check if your Monroe County case is eligible through this tool.
Note: The online data is a summary and may not show the most current case activity for your Monroe County traffic court records.
Monroe County Traffic Ticket Options
When you get a traffic ticket in Monroe County, check the citation to see if you must appear in court. Most minor violations do not require a court date. You have a few ways to handle your ticket:
- Plead guilty and pay the fine to accept the conviction
- Pay and request court supervision to avoid a conviction on your record
- Plead not guilty and ask for a hearing date
- Complete traffic safety school if you are under 21
Court supervision follows state rules under 625 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Vehicle Code. You must not have received supervision in the past 12 months. You need to be 18 or older. If the judge allows supervision and you complete the terms, the ticket won't show as a conviction on your driving record. Serious offenses like DUI always require you to show up for court in Monroe County.
If your ticket requires a court appearance and you do not show up, the court may issue a warrant for your arrest. Always read your citation carefully and mark the date on your calendar.
Traffic Court Fees in Monroe County
Fines for Monroe County traffic cases depend on the type of violation. Under 705 ILCS 135/, the Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act sets the fee structure for all counties in Illinois. Most minor traffic tickets cost between $120 and $250 once all court costs and assessments are added. More serious violations carry higher fines.
You can pay fines in person at the clerk's office in Waterloo. Cash, money orders, and certified checks are accepted. Online payments go through Judici for eligible cases. Phone payments are available through CourtMoney at 1-877-222-4668. A convenience fee applies to phone and online payments. The fee is not kept by the clerk's office.
24th Judicial Circuit Court
Monroe County is part of the 24th Judicial Circuit. This circuit also includes Perry, Randolph, and Washington counties. The circuit shares judges and court resources across all four counties in southwestern Illinois. Traffic cases in Monroe County are heard at the courthouse in Waterloo.
Under 55 ILCS 5/4-2001, the Circuit Clerk must maintain all court records. The clerk collects fines, fees, and costs from court actions and distributes them as required by state law. Monroe County traffic court records are the official responsibility of the Circuit Clerk, and certified copies can only come from that office.
Cities in Monroe County
Monroe County includes Waterloo, Columbia, Valmeyer, Hecker, and Maeystown. All traffic cases in the county go through the Monroe County Circuit Court in Waterloo. No cities in Monroe County have a population over 50,000, so no separate city pages are available. Every traffic ticket from anywhere in the county gets processed at the same courthouse.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Monroe County in southwestern Illinois. If your ticket was issued near a county line, check which county is listed on the citation. You need to search the right county's records.