Morgan County Traffic Court Records
Morgan County traffic court records are managed by the Circuit Clerk at the courthouse in Jacksonville, Illinois. The county is part of the 7th Judicial Circuit and provides several ways to handle traffic tickets. You can search Morgan County traffic court records on Judici, pay fines online, or visit the clerk's office on West State Street. The clerk is the official keeper of all court records and the Seal of the Morgan County Circuit Court. Whether you need to check a court date, pay a fine, or look up a case, the Circuit Clerk office can help you find what you need.
Morgan County Quick Facts
Morgan County Circuit Clerk Office
The Morgan County Circuit Clerk is the official keeper of all traffic court records in the county. Jennifer Bonjean serves as Circuit Clerk. The office is at 300 W. State Street, Jacksonville, Illinois 62650. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1120, Jacksonville, IL 62651. Call (217) 243-5419 for questions about your case. Fax is (217) 243-2009. Hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Suzann Maxheimer is the Trial Court Administrator.
The clerk's duties are set by statute. Staff attend all sessions of court, keep and preserve all files and papers, and maintain complete records of all proceedings. This applies to traffic, criminal, civil, family, and every other type of case filed in Morgan County.
| Address | 300 W. State Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650 |
|---|---|
| Mailing | P.O. Box 1120, Jacksonville, IL 62651 |
| Phone | (217) 243-5419 |
| Fax | (217) 243-2009 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Clerk | Jennifer Bonjean |
Search Morgan County Traffic Court Records Online
Morgan County uses Judici for online case search and payment. You can look up traffic cases by name or case number. The tool is free. No account is needed. You can also pay eligible fines through this system using a credit card. A fixed convenience fee is charged for online payments. The fee is not kept by the clerk's office.
If you pay online, do not mail in the blue copy of your ticket. That would create a double payment. Pick one method. You will get a confirmation email and a receipt email when you pay through Judici. Search for your case by entering your name (last name, first name) in the system.
Morgan County also accepts electronic filing of court documents for civil and criminal cases. For more about e-filing, use the Odyssey eFile Illinois portal.
Note: Online records are summaries and may not show the latest activity on your Morgan County traffic court case.
Morgan County Traffic Ticket Options
When you get a traffic ticket in Morgan County, check the citation first. Tickets marked "YOU MUST APPEAR IN COURT" require a court appearance on the date and time listed. If you miss that date, a warrant may be issued for your arrest. Not all tickets need a court date. If yours does not, you have five options as of July 1, 2019:
- Sign the blue copy and pay over the counter or mail to: Morgan County Circuit Clerk, P.O. Box 1120, Jacksonville, IL 62651
- Pay online through Judici with a credit card (do not mail blue copy if paying online)
- Plead not guilty and request a trial by following the directions on the back of the ticket
- Request court supervision by appearing in court on your date and contacting (217) 243-5419
- Complete Traffic Safety School if you are under 21 (must appear in court with parent/guardian if under 18)
Court supervision in Morgan County follows 625 ILCS 5/. If supervision is allowed, the conviction is not reported to the Secretary of State. You keep it off your driving record. You must not have had supervision in the last 12 months to be eligible.
Traffic Court Fees in Morgan County
Morgan County has set fees for traffic violations. Non-court appearance traffic violations cost $164. Conservation violations cost $195. These amounts include all fines, fees, and court costs. Under 705 ILCS 135/, the Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act sets the statewide fee framework.
You can pay at the clerk's office in person with cash, money order, or certified check. Online payment goes through Judici. Phone payment is available through CourtMoney at 1-877-222-4668. Mail payments go to P.O. Box 1120, Jacksonville, IL 62651. A convenience fee applies to online payments but is not kept by the clerk.
7th Judicial Circuit Court
Morgan County is part of the 7th Judicial Circuit along with Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Sangamon, and Scott counties. The circuit shares judges and court resources across all these counties in central Illinois. Traffic cases in Morgan County are heard at the courthouse in Jacksonville. The Illinois Courts directory page for Morgan County has full court contact information.
Under 55 ILCS 5/4-2001, the Circuit Clerk must maintain all court records for Morgan County. The clerk collects and distributes all fines, fees, and costs assessed by the court. If you need a certified copy of a Morgan County traffic court record, the Circuit Clerk is the only official source.
Cities in Morgan County
Morgan County includes Jacksonville, South Jacksonville, Meredosia, and Waverly. All traffic cases in the county go through the Morgan County Circuit Court in Jacksonville. No cities in Morgan County meet the 50,000 population threshold for a separate page. Every traffic ticket from any town in the county is processed at the courthouse on West State Street.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Morgan County. If you got a ticket near a county line, make sure you know which county issued it. Each county keeps separate traffic court records.