Logan County Court Records Search
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Logan County sits in the heart of central Illinois, positioned between Springfield, Bloomington, Peoria, and Decatur. Its Circuit Court is the county's primary judicial body, handling the full range of civil, criminal, family, and probate matters. The records these proceedings generate — orders, judgments, dispositions, and case filings — are maintained by the Circuit Clerk's Office and are essential whether you're conducting legal research, verifying a judgment, or managing an estate.
If you're researching an Illinois court case, IllinoisCourts.us gives you a useful orientation to court records statewide. For Logan County specifically, official record requests go through the Circuit Clerk's Office, courthouse public access terminals, and state-supported electronic platforms. The sections below walk through each record type and the procedures for getting them.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Logan County?
The Logan County Circuit Court operates within the 11th Judicial Circuit. Circuit Court proceedings take place at the Logan County Courthouse in Lincoln, where Circuit Clerk Joy McKinney maintains all case files, dockets, and the official court seal.
Logan County Circuit Court
Address: 601 Broadway Street, Lincoln, IL 62656
Phone: (Criminal): (217) 735-2376
Phone: (Civil): (217) 732-1163
Fax: (Civil): (217) 732-1232
Fax: (Criminal): (217) 732-1231
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Note: Effective April 1, 2026, the office closes from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. daily; the Self-Help Center remains open during that period.)
Email: circuitcourt@logancountyil.gov
Three main ways to search Logan County court records:
- Online via Judici: The Judici case search portal lets anyone search Logan County cases by name or case number at no charge. It's the fastest method for finding active or recently closed cases.
- Online via re:SearchIL: For cases filed electronically through Illinois's e-filing system, re:SearchIL offers cross-jurisdictional access to documents filed through the eFileIL platform. Registered users get broader document-level access.
- Mail or Fax Request: Send a written request to the Circuit Clerk at P.O. Box 158, Lincoln, IL 62656, or fax to (217) 732-1232. Include the subject's full name (with middle initial) and date of birth. A fee of $5.00 per year searched must accompany the request; personal checks are not accepted.
- In Person: Visit the courthouse during business hours. A workstation is available for parties who need to e-file civil documents on-site.
To schedule a hearing before Judge Jonathan Wright, email circuitcourt@logancountyil.gov with the case name, case number, and your contact information.
Are Court Records Public in Logan County?
Illinois law treats most court records as presumptively open to the public. Under 5 ILCS 140/1, the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) confirms every person's right to access governmental records and the official actions of public officials and employees. The Circuit Clerk's Office operates as a public body under this framework.
That said, certain categories of records are exempt from public disclosure under state law. The following are not available for general public inspection:
- Sealed or impounded case records
- Expunged criminal records
- Juvenile delinquency and abuse/neglect records
- Adoption case records
- Mental health commitment records
- Records containing private unique identifiers (Social Security numbers, financial account details)
- Electronic medical records
- Trade secret information
- Confidential settlement terms
Vital records — birth, death, and marriage certificates — are not public records under Illinois law. Access is restricted under 410 ILCS 535 (the Vital Records Act) to specific eligible individuals. The Circuit Clerk does not issue vital records; those are handled separately by the County Clerk's Office.
Remote hearings in Logan County are conducted under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 45, which permits certain case types to proceed by video without an in-person appearance unless the presiding judge requires otherwise.
Logan County Criminal Court Records
The Circuit Clerk's Office maintains all criminal case files originating in Logan County. Criminal matters are categorized under the following case type codes:
| Case Type | Code |
|---|---|
| Criminal Felony | CF |
| Criminal Misdemeanor | CM |
| DUI | DT |
| Domestic Violence | DV |
| Juvenile Delinquency | JD |
| Juvenile Abuse | JA |
| Major Traffic | MT |
| Minor Traffic | TR |
| Ordinance Violation | OV |
| Conservation | CV |
| Criminal Contempt | CC |
The Judici portal allows public name and case number searches for most criminal matters. Juvenile records are sealed by statute and are not accessible through public portals.
For a mail or fax-based criminal record search, submit the subject's full legal name (including middle initial) and date of birth to the Circuit Clerk. The fee is $5.00 per year searched, payable by money order or cashier's check — personal checks are not accepted. Faxed requests will not be processed until payment is received.
For historical criminal case records dating back to 1857, the Illinois State Archives criminal case files index provides an indexed reference for Logan County Circuit Court criminal filings through 1945.
Arrest records originate with the Logan County Sheriff's Office, not the Circuit Clerk. The Circuit Clerk maintains records of formal court proceedings that follow an arrest — charging documents, hearing orders, and final dispositions. Expungement of criminal records requires a formal court petition; the filing fee is $60.00, plus $4.00 per additional certified copy.
Filing Fees — Criminal Matters
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Record search (per year searched) | $5.00 |
| Expungement petition | $60.00 |
| Motion to Vacate within 30 days | $20.00 |
| Motion to Vacate after 30 days | $40.00 |
| Certified copy | $5.00 + copy fees |
| Copies (first page) | $2.00 |
| Copies (pages 2–20) | $0.50/page |
| Copies (pages 21+) | $0.25/page |
Logan County Civil Court Records
The Circuit Clerk's Office processes a broad range of civil case types in Logan County:
| Case Type | Code |
|---|---|
| Chancery | CH |
| Eviction | EV |
| Eminent Domain | ED |
| Foreclosure | FC |
| Law (damages over $50,000) | LA |
| Law Magistrate ($10,001–$15,000) | LM |
| Miscellaneous Remedy | MR |
| Order of Protection | OP |
| Small Claims (up to $10,000) | SC |
| Tax | TX |
Small Claims
Small claims cases in Illinois are governed by Illinois Supreme Court Rule 281. In Logan County, filing fees break down as follows:
- Claims up to $2,500: Filing fee of $89.00
- Claims from $2,500.01 to $10,000: Filing fee of $256.00
A jury demand in a small claims case carries an additional fee of $12.50 for a six-person jury or $25.00 for a twelve-person jury. Standardized Illinois Courts small claims forms are accepted in all Illinois courts and are available through the Administrative Office of Illinois Courts.
General Civil Filing Fees
| Schedule | Case Types | New Case Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule 1 | Chancery, Dissolution, Eminent Domain, Foreclosure, Law over $50K | $306.00 |
| Schedule 2 | Eviction (possession & rent), Guardianship, Small Claims $2,500.01–$10K | $256.00 |
| Schedule 3 | Adoption, Eviction (possession only), Small Claims up to $2,500 | $89.00 |
Electronic Filing
Since January 1, 2018, all civil filings in Illinois Circuit Courts have been required via electronic submission. Logan County was recognized as the first county in Illinois to go live with e-filing, having begun accepting electronic civil filings in 2016. Civil cases are filed through the eFileIL platform (Odyssey), accessible at OdysseyeFileIL.com. A help line is available at (800) 297-5377. A workstation is also available at the Circuit Clerk's Office for parties who need in-person assistance.
Searching Civil Records
Civil case information is accessible through the Judici case search by name or case number. Property records and deeds recorded by the County Clerk since 1839 are searchable through the Logan County Parcel Search operated by the Supervisor of Assessments.
Logan County Family Court Records
Family-related proceedings in Logan County are handled within the Circuit Court's civil division. The case types include:
- Dissolution of Marriage with Children (DC): Divorce cases involving minor children, which include custody, visitation, and child support determinations
- Dissolution of Marriage without Children (DN): Divorce proceedings where no minor children are involved
- Family (FA): Post-decree family matters, including modifications to custody or support orders
- Adoption (AD): Adoption proceedings, which are sealed by statute and not subject to public inspection
- Order of Protection (OP): Civil protective orders for domestic violence situations, accessible to named parties
- Juvenile Abuse/Neglect (JA): Cases involving the welfare of minors; records are confidential
Both dissolution case types (DC and DN) carry a new case filing fee of $306.00, with an entry of appearance fee of $181.00 for responding parties.
Divorce records filed after 1990 can be searched online through Judici. Records predating 1990 must be requested by mail from the Circuit Clerk's Office. Submit the full name (with middle initial) and date of birth of a party along with the $5.00 per-year-searched fee to:
Logan County Circuit Clerk
P.O. Box 158
Lincoln, IL 62656
Fax: (217) 732-1232
Child support payments in Logan County are processed through the Illinois State Disbursement Unit (SDU). You can reach the SDU at:
- Toll-Free: (877) 225-7077
- Phone: (630) 681-2488
- Fax: (630) 786-3707
- Online: childsupportillinois.com
The Circuit Court requires both parents in any custody or visitation case to complete a four-hour parent education course under Supreme Court Rule 924. A list of approved mediators for dissolution and family matters is available through the Circuit Clerk's Office.
Marriage certificates are not public records under Illinois law and are issued only to the bride or groom. Requests go to the Logan County Clerk and Recorder using the vital records request form, along with a government-issued photo ID and a fee of $15.00. Marriage license applications may be submitted online through the County Clerk's website or in person at:
Logan County Clerk and Recorder
601 Broadway Street, Lincoln, IL 62656
Phone: (217) 732-4148
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (marriage license applications)
Marriage license fees are $50.00. Logan County marriage records date back to 1857. Birth and death certificates are issued by the same office — birth records begin at 1878, and death records also begin at 1878. Birth certificate fees are $15.00 for the first copy and $4.00 for each additional copy of the same certificate. Death certificates are $17.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for each additional copy. Vital records can also be ordered online through the County Clerk's authorized platform, with a link available through the Logan County Clerk's vital statistics page.
For statewide vital records, the Illinois Department of Public Health maintains separate records and issues informational copies, with mail, fax, and in-person request options. IDPH fees differ slightly from county-level fees: the first certified copy of a birth certificate from IDPH costs $15.00, and death certificates cost $19.00 for the first copy and $4.00 for each additional copy.
Logan County Probate Court Records
Probate proceedings in Logan County are filed with the Circuit Court under case code PR (Probate) and maintained by the Circuit Clerk's Office. The probate division handles estate administration, will filings, conservatorships, guardianships, and mental health commitment matters.
Probate Filing Fees
| Matter | Fee |
|---|---|
| Administration of Decedent's Estate | $356.00 |
| Filing a Claim ($150–$500) | $15.00 |
| Filing a Claim ($500–$10,000) | $25.00 |
| Filing a Claim ($10,000 or more) | $35.00 |
| Equitable relief petition/claim | $50.00 |
| Letters of Office (first certified copy) | Free |
| Letters of Office (subsequent copies) | $2.00 each |
| Exemplification | $7.00 |
| Entry of Appearance (Estate) | $181.00 |
Probate records are part of the Circuit Court's public case file system. You can search them through the Judici case search portal or by submitting a written or faxed request to the Circuit Clerk with the decedent's or ward's full name and date of birth. The standard $5.00 per-year-searched fee applies for searches without a case number.
Guardianship cases (case type GR) carry a new case filing fee of $256.00. Mental health commitment cases (MH) fall within the Circuit Court's jurisdiction, and those records are treated as confidential under state mental health codes — they are not accessible to the general public.
For historical probate records, the FamilySearch catalog includes microfilmed probate records for Logan County dating from 1855 to 1949, accessible through affiliated libraries and the Family History Library.
Attorneys and self-represented parties filing probate matters electronically must use the eFileIL platform. A current copy of the Rules of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court governs procedure for all Logan County probate filings and is available through the Circuit Clerk's Office. Self-represented litigants seeking procedural guidance can consult Illinois Legal Aid Online or Illinois Court Help — neither replaces legal advice from an attorney, but both offer helpful orientation for navigating the process.