This page helps users handle a court records need in Madison County, Illinois by showing where to search case information, review court schedules, request copies, and contact the proper court office.

The Madison County Illinois Circuit Clerk provides the main public path for court record search, case docket subscriptions, copy requests, court schedules, payments, and related court services.

The main online court record tool for Madison County lets users search for specific case information by participant name or case number. Use the Court Case Information search for the direct case lookup.

  • Participant name in last name first name format, such as Smith John.
  • Case number in year type number format with no punctuation or spaces, such as 2010TR124126.

After choosing the search method, enter the matching information carefully. Names and case numbers should follow the format shown by the search screen.

  • Select the participant name or case number search option.
  • Enter the name or case number in the required format.
  • Submit the search and review the case information returned by the system.

Search screens can be slow during high-volume use. Wait after clicking before trying again.

Madison County Circuit Clerk court records page

The Madison County Circuit Clerk Court Records Search page is the county’s public entry point for the court records search. It also lists support information for problems with the search website.

For search website problems, the county lists support at (800) 250-9884. The Circuit Clerk’s public information also directs users to related services such as case docket subscriptions, copy requests, court schedules, fees, forms, e-filing, traffic tickets, criminal fines, and court administrative orders.

Court schedules and case dockets

Madison County provides court schedule access for the Third Judicial Circuit. The Circuit Clerk states that online dockets are updated Tuesdays and Fridays, while asbestos dockets are updated once weekly on Tuesdays.

Users can also subscribe to court date reminders for text or email alerts about a court appearance, including the date and time.

Copies, archives, and records requests

Requests for court records are handled by the Circuit Clerk’s Archives department through the Court Copy Request service. Use this path when an online case search is not enough and you need a court record copy.

Madison County also provides a public records request center for broader public record requests. The Madison County IL Public Records Center lets users submit a records request, track request status, manage account information, download records, and view responses to other public records requests.

Any request for information through the Public Records Center is considered a public record and may be made public.

Traffic ticket payments and online court payments

Madison County accepts electronic payments for traffic tickets that do not require a mandatory court appearance and for court cases with a monetary amount ordered by the Court.

For traffic tickets, allow time before paying online. One county payment page says to allow 10 court days from the ticket issue date; the Circuit Clerk page also states to allow 2 weeks from the date of arrest for the ticket to reach the office and appear in the system.

Payment searches may use a driver’s license with state and birth date information, or a court case number with date of birth. Online payment support is available 24/7 through the payment system, and customer support is listed at (866) 511-2892 during regular business hours.

Madison County Circuit Court resources

The Madison County Circuit Court page provides general navigation for the court system, including civil courts, criminal courts, family courts, traffic courts, specialty courts, domestic violence services, transcripts, jury information, the law library, legal self-help, and courthouse rules.

For self-help information outside the county site, Illinois Legal Aid Online provides public legal information on court and hearing topics such as appeals, e-filing, fees, starting a new case, and responding to an existing case.

Court records contacts

Use these Madison County court contacts for court record search help, copy requests, court payments, or court-related services.

  • Madison County Circuit Clerk, Madison County Courthouse, 155 N. Main Street, Edwardsville, IL 62025
    Phone: (618) 296-6200
    Business hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
  • Criminal Justice Center, 509 Ramey Street, Edwardsville, IL 62025
  • Alton Satellite Office, 1700 E. Broadway, Alton, IL 62002
    Phone: (618) 692-6240
    Hours: Open Tuesday and Friday only, 8 AM - 4 PM
  • Traffic/Misdemeanor Cases
    Phone: (618) 692-6230
  • Felony Cases
    Phone: (618) 692-8932
  • Court Records Search website problems
    Phone: (800) 250-9884

Common questions

Where can I search Madison County court case information online?

Use the Madison County Court Case Information search. It allows searches by participant name or case number.

Enter the participant name in last name first name format. The search screen gives Smith John as the example.

How should I enter a case number?

Enter the case number in year type number format with no punctuation or spaces. The search screen gives 2010TR124126 as the example.

Who handles court record copy requests?

Court record copy requests are fulfilled by the Circuit Clerk’s Archives department through the Court Copy Request service.

What should I do if the court records search will not load?

Be patient during high-volume use because the search screen can be slow. For problems with the Court Records Search website, call (800) 250-9884.

When are Madison County online dockets updated?

Online dockets for the Third Judicial Circuit are updated Tuesdays and Fridays. Asbestos dockets are updated once weekly on Tuesdays.

Can I pay every traffic ticket online?

No. Electronic payments are accepted for traffic tickets that do not require a mandatory court appearance and for court cases with a monetary amount ordered by the Court.

How long should I wait before paying a new traffic ticket online?

Allow time for the ticket to appear in the system. Madison County payment information says to allow 10 court days from the ticket issue date, and the Circuit Clerk page says to allow 2 weeks from the date of arrest.