Will County
With a population nearing 700,000, Will County is considered one of the largest counties in Illinois. It is positioned to the southeast of Chicago and was formed in 1836 from parts of Iroquois and Cook counties. The county plays a crucial role in the state's economy, particularly in the areas of manufacturing, retail, and healthcare.
The Will County court system includes a Circuit Court and Administrative Adjudications. The county belongs to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court, which operates from several locations, including Lockport, Plainfield, Frankfurt, and Bolingbrook. This court has jurisdiction over all types of legal matters brought before it, such as property disputes, probate matters, torts, felonies, misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and matters affecting family relationships.
In Joliet and Plainfield, Administrative Adjudications handle certain ordinance violations through a hearing officer instead of the county judicial system. These violations include ordinances related to land use, health, and animal control. If found guilty, the offender is required to pay an administrative fine established for the alleged violation.
Will County public court records offer transparency into the judicial process and are kept by the Clerk of Circuit Court. Unless sealed by court order or state law, these records are accessible online and in the Clerk's Office. Publicly available records include:
- Criminal court record
- Civil court record
- Probate court record
- Traffic violation record
- Family law record
To look up your court case online, visit the iPublic website and enter your email address to receive the security code for accessing the information on your case. However, if you need to view the physical copies, you may use the public access terminals in the main courthouse at 100 W Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432. Lastly, you may also request court documents online by registering with i2File, a third-party vendor approved by the Illinois Supreme Court.
