St. Clair County Traffic Court Records
St. Clair County traffic court records are kept by Circuit Clerk Kinnis Williams Sr. at the courthouse in Belleville, part of the 20th Judicial Circuit. About 253,000 people live in St. Clair County, making it one of the larger court systems in southern Illinois. You can search St. Clair County traffic court records online, check court dates, and find case details through the clerk's website. The main courthouse at #10 Public Square in Belleville handles all traffic filings for the county. Getting your traffic court records from St. Clair County starts with a name or case number search.
St. Clair County Quick Facts
St. Clair County Circuit Clerk Office
The St. Clair County Circuit Clerk is the official keeper of all traffic court records in St. Clair County. Kinnis Williams Sr. serves as Circuit Clerk. The office mission is to serve the public in a timely, cost-effective manner, providing all court records, information, and services with courtesy and efficiency.
The main office is at #10 Public Square, Belleville, IL 62220. Call (618) 825-2334 for questions. You can also email CircuitClerk@co.st-clair.il.us. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Staff can help you find St. Clair County traffic court records, check on fines, and get document copies.
Below is the St. Clair County Circuit Clerk page where you can find links to court services and online tools.
All traffic violations issued in St. Clair County go through the 20th Judicial Circuit. The clerk's office processes case filings, record requests, and payments for every traffic case in the county.
| Main Office | #10 Public Square, Belleville, IL 62220 Phone: (618) 825-2334 |
|---|---|
| CircuitClerk@co.st-clair.il.us | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Clerk | Kinnis Williams Sr. |
Search St. Clair County Traffic Records Online
St. Clair County offers a court record search tool through the Circuit Clerk's website. You can access all civil and criminal court dates and case info online. The system lets you search by name or case number. St. Clair County traffic court records are included in the public search results.
Under 55 ILCS 5/4-2001, the Circuit Clerk must maintain all court records. Online data is a summary only. Sealed and expunged cases do not appear in the search. Updates may take time to process.
For document requests, the fee is $15.00 for an emailed PDF with a $5 processing fee. This is an option if you need a copy of your St. Clair County traffic court record mailed to you or sent by email. All civil documents must be filed electronically through the eFileIL system.
You can also use the statewide e-Guilty system to plead and pay eligible traffic tickets from St. Clair County. The Judici.com platform is another resource that covers many Illinois courts for public case searches. For free court help, call or text 833-411-1121 through Illinois Court Help.
St. Clair County Traffic Ticket Options
Check the bottom of your St. Clair County traffic ticket. It tells you if a court appearance is required. Under 625 ILCS 5/, the Illinois Vehicle Code sets the rules for which violations need you to appear in court and which do not.
Minor traffic violations in St. Clair County usually let you plead guilty and pay, do traffic school, or request a hearing. Serious violations like DUI and driving on a suspended license require a court date in Belleville. No automatic continuances are given for required appearances.
Court supervision in St. Clair County follows 730 ILCS 5/5-6-1. You must not have had supervision in the past 12 months. You need to be 18 or older at the time the violation happened. The judge has discretion on whether to grant supervision for your St. Clair County traffic case.
Traffic Court Fees in St. Clair County
Fines for traffic cases in St. Clair County depend on the violation type. The 705 ILCS 135/ Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act sets the fee structure. Minor traffic tickets usually cost between $120 and $250 with all assessments. More serious charges carry higher fines and additional court costs.
Pay St. Clair County traffic fines in person at the Belleville courthouse. Online payment options may be available through the court system. The clerk's office accepts cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards.
Note: Fines are typically due in full on the date set by the court for St. Clair County traffic cases.
Cities in St. Clair County
St. Clair County has several cities and towns in the Metro East area near St. Louis. All traffic cases go through the St. Clair County Circuit Court in Belleville. Tickets from any city in St. Clair County are handled at the same courthouse.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near St. Clair County. If your traffic ticket was issued close to a county border, make sure you search in the county that issued the ticket.