Kankakee County
Named after the Kankakee River, Kankakee County was established on February 11, 1853. Kankakee County spans an area of 677 square miles and ranks as the 18th largest county out of the 102 counties in Illinois. It comprises 21 municipalities and 17 townships and has a population of over 107,000 residents.
The Kankakee Circuit Court serves as the unified trial court in Kankakee County, possessing general jurisdiction in a wide array of civil and criminal cases. Its jurisdiction encompasses all matters apart from specific cases falling under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. The court adjudicates diverse cases, including, but not limited to, small claim actions, domestic relations, and criminal felonies.
Kankakee County public court records are readily accessible to the general public. The Kankakee County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the custodian of these official records. You can search court records in Kankakee County online; however, it is crucial to note that the information provided on the website does not constitute the official record of the Circuit Court. This resource should be utilized solely to obtain a general understanding of a case's history and resolution. The official records of the Circuit Court are kept in hard copy paper files by the Kankakee County Clerk of the Circuit Court.
To access official court records, visit the Kankakee County Circuit Clerk's Office during office hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. When requesting court records, provide the case number and specify the information you need. If you do not have the case number, the Kankakee County Circuit Clerk can help you search using computerized systems. Once the case number is found, the Clerk will access the court file. For more details about public court records in Kankakee County, please contact (815) 936-5700
