This page helps users find Court Records in Kankakee County, Illinois and understand which official tools and offices can help with case searches, hearings, forms, payments, and court assistance.

The main online search option is the Tyler Odyssey Portal, while the Kankakee County Circuit Clerk’s Office maintains Circuit Court records and supports court filings, documents, fees, and fines.

Use the Tyler Odyssey Portal for public court record searches in Kankakee County. The portal includes a Smart Search option for court records and a Search Hearings option for hearing information within a specified date range.

  • Open the Tyler Odyssey Portal.
  • Choose Smart Search to search for court records.
  • Choose Search Hearings when you need hearing information for a date range.
  • Allow JavaScript and cookies so the portal can load and keep the session active.

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Kankakee County Circuit Clerk

The Kankakee County Circuit Clerk’s Office maintains and preserves records of the Circuit Court. The office also processes legal documents, safeguards filings, and collects and distributes court-related fees and fines.

For office information, court process resources, and public service details, use the Kankakee County Circuit Clerk website.

Court forms and filing help

Kankakee County provides local documents and forms in PDF format through its Circuit Clerk resources. The page includes forms for probate, guardianship, subpoenas, small estates, drug court, mental health court, residential foreclosure, and veterans treatment court.

Start with the Circuit Clerk documents and forms page for local forms. Illinois statewide forms are also available through the Court Forms Hub.

For civil case filing, Illinois uses eFileIL. Electronic filing is mandatory for civil cases in the Illinois Supreme, Appellate, and Circuit Courts, with listed exceptions for people in prison or jail, wills, juvenile cases, disability-related barriers, and good-cause exemptions.

Use eFileIL filing resources for statewide e-filing information. Kankakee County also provides an online help page with legal help and Odyssey eFile resources.

Statewide case access through re:SearchIL

re:SearchIL provides access to case information and documents across all 102 Illinois counties from a single dashboard. Users sign in with an eFileIL account.

Use re:SearchIL case access when a statewide search is useful. The service states that it provides unofficial copies of case index information and documents, and that the clerk of the court is the official custodian of court records.

Court payments and copy fees

Kankakee County offers online payment services for Circuit Clerk matters. Available services include making a payment on a case and paying copy, certification, and over-the-counter fees.

Use the Kankakee County Circuit Clerk online payments site for those payment options.

Courthouse services and access

The Kankakee County Courthouse is part of Illinois Circuit District 3 and the 21st Circuit. The courthouse listing includes details on public services such as digital recording transcripts, an e-filing kiosk, self-help resources, language access, free parking, lockers, and disability coordination.

Review the Kankakee County Courthouse directory page for courthouse service details. For 21st Judicial Circuit information, including judge and remote proceeding resources, use the 21st Judicial Circuit Court page.

Kankakee County court contacts

Use these public contacts for court records, courthouse access, and related court services.

  • Kankakee County Circuit Clerk, 450 E. Court Street, Kankakee, IL 60901
    Phone: (815) 936-5700
    Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, closed on holidays
  • Kankakee County Courthouse, 450 East Court Street, Kankakee, IL 60901
    Trial Court Administrator: Lori Wolf
    Phone: (815) 937-2915
    Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Court Disability Coordinator, Lori Wolf, Office of the Chief Judge, 450 East Court Street, Kankakee, IL 60901
    Phone: (815) 936-5751
    Email: [email protected]
  • 21st Judicial Circuit Court, Kankakee County Courthouse, 450 E. Court Street, Kankakee, Illinois 60901
    Phone: (815) 936-5750
    Fax: (815) 937-3903
    Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to- 4:30pm Central Time

Common questions

Where can I search Kankakee County court records online?

Use the Tyler Odyssey Portal. Its Smart Search option is for court records, and its Search Hearings option is for court hearings within a specified date range.

Which office maintains Kankakee County Circuit Court records?

The Kankakee County Circuit Clerk’s Office maintains and preserves Circuit Court records and processes court documents.

Can I get official court documents from re:SearchIL?

re:SearchIL provides unofficial copies of case index information and documents. The clerk of the court is the official custodian of court records.

Where can I find Kankakee County court forms?

The Circuit Clerk’s documents and forms page provides local PDF forms, and the Illinois Court Forms Hub provides statewide court forms.

Is e-filing required for Illinois civil cases?

Yes. eFileIL states that e-filing is mandatory for civil cases in the Illinois Supreme, Appellate, and Circuit Courts, with listed exceptions and a good-cause exemption process.

Who handles disability accommodation requests at the courthouse?

Requests for courthouse accommodations can be directed to Lori Wolf, Court Disability Coordinator, by mail, email, or phone.