Livingston County
Founded in 1837, Livingston County was named in honor of Edward Livingston, an American statesman. The county has a land area of 1,043.6 square miles and a population of over 35,000 residents. Its county seat and largest city is Pontiac.
Legal disputes arising in Livingston County are adjudicated by the county's Circuit Court. The court's original jurisdiction covers civil and criminal cases, including contract cases, torts, small claims, property disputes, felonies, and misdemeanors. The court also hears cases relating to juveniles and family relationships, such as delinquency, neglect and abuse, child support, divorce, domestic violence, and paternity. Probate matters like wills, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and administration of estates also fall within the court's jurisdiction. Other matters within the court's jurisdiction include ordinance violations, traffic matters, and requests for prerogative reliefs.
Livingston County public court records refer to the collection of official documents and materials generated or used during the legal proceedings of the Circuit Court. Examples of such documents are court indexes, dockets, court orders, parties' pleadings, petitions, and warrants. The Livingston County Circuit Clerk is responsible for filing and preserving these documents. Interested persons may access several types of court records in Livingston County, such as:
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Small claims records
- Traffic records
- Family law records
- Probate records
Record seekers may access Livingston County court records online through the Judici Case Search portal. Alternatively, official copies of court documents may be obtained by submitting a request, along with any applicable fees, to the Circuit Clerk's office at:
Law & Justice Center
110 N. Main Street
Pontiac, IL 61764
Phone: (815) 844-2602
Fax: (815) 844-2322
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
However, note that not all court records in Livingston County are open to the public. The following categories are protected by law and may only be accessed by authorized individuals or agencies:
- Adoption records
- Mental health records
- Juvenile court records
- Sealed records
- Drug treatment records
