Rock Island County
Rock Island County was created out of Jo Daviess County in 1831 and was named for the Rock Island, presently known as Arsenal Island, in the Mississippi River. The county seat, Rock Island, is similarly named after the county, while Moline is the largest city. An estimated 141,236 people reside in Rock Island County.
The court system of Rock County is served by two trial courts, namely: a circuit court and an administrative adjudication. The Rock Island Circuit Court, which is a court of original jurisdiction, hears all civil and criminal cases, excluding the general assembly redistricting cases and suits associated with the governor's capacity to function. It also shares concurrent jurisdiction with the Illinois Supreme Court over cases relating to mandamus, prohibition, revenue, and habeas corpus, provided the Supreme Court rejects jurisdiction. In addition, the Circuit Court also reviews the administrative orders of certain state agencies and hears appeals from the County Administrative Adjudication.
The Rock Island Administrative Adjudication, also known as the Municipal Code Enforcement System (MUNICES), provides county-wide adjudication of municipal ordinance violations. Typical cases include traffic tickets, disorderly conduct, nuisances, tobacco and alcohol offenses, pet violations, zoning and building code violations, littering, and property maintenance violations.
Rock Island County Court records refer to all the case information documented and filed during various court proceedings in the county. The contents of Rock Island County's court records usually include case transcripts, motions, pleadings, minutes of proceedings, notices, and judgments. Court records ensure that fair trials are achieved and further constitute a verifiable source of evidence for future litigations. Rock Island County generally creates and maintains the following court records in its repository:
- Divorce records
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Juvenile records
- Probate records
The Rock Island County Circuit Clerk is the official custodian of court records for the Circuit Court. Record seekers can view court records online through the case search portal or employ alternative court record lookup channels, including:
- Public-access terminals at the courthouse
- Free in-person inspection at the Circuit Clerk's Office
- The State's subscription-based case search service
In addition, requesters can order copies of their desired court records by email or in person and are required to provide sufficient search details, including case type, date, case numbers, and parties' names. After paying the required fees, standard/non-certified copies can be received via email or collected in person, while certified copies can only be collected in person at:
1317 3rd Avenue
Suite 101
Rock Island, IL 61201
Phone: (309) 558-3538
Online access to daily court dockets is also available to county residents on the Circuit Clerk's website.
