Boone County
Boone County, named after the famous pioneer Daniel Boone, is part of the Rockford Metropolitan Statistical Area. It spans 280.7 square miles, with approximately 53,459 residents. Its county seat is Belvidere, a city known for its historic architecture. It also hosts the Boone County Fair, one of the oldest and largest fairs in the state. The Circuit Court serves as the primary court in Boone County's judicial system.
Boone County Circuit Court is part of the 17th Judicial Circuit. The court has general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including small claims, family law matters, felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. It also handles juvenile cases such as delinquency and child welfare and probate matters involving estates, wills, and guardianship. On the other hand, municipalities within Boone County may have administrative hearing systems that provide county-wide adjudication of municipal ordinance violations. Typical cases include traffic tickets, nuisances, zoning, and building code violations.
Boone County court records are case information documented and filed during various court proceedings in the county. They include transcripts, motions, pleadings, minutes of proceedings, notices, and judgments. These records ensure that fair trials are achieved. The Boone County Circuit Clerk manages court records, making them publicly accessible under the Illinois Freedom Of Information Act. Except for records on confidential cases such as juvenile and adoption matters, the following court records are open for public disclosure in Boone County:
- Civil Records
- Criminal Records
- Probate Records
- Traffic Records.
The county offers several ways to access court records, including free on-site searches at public terminals. Copies can be requested in person with case details and fees based on the type of copy. Alternatively, record seekers can view court records online through the state's subscription-based Case Search service. Daily court dockets are also accessible online through the Circuit Clerk's Website, offering transparency and convenience for residents. Older records might require accessing the Illinois State Archives or related repositories. Boone County's Circuit Clerk's Office can be reached at:
601 N. Main Street
Belvidere, IL 61008
Phone: (815) 544-0371
