Woodford County
Woodford County was established in 1841 and named after William Woodford, a general during the American Revolutionary War. The county has a land area of 527.6 square miles and a population of over 38,000 residents. Its government seat and largest city is Eureka.
Residents of Woodford County are served by a single trial court, the Woodford County Circuit Court. This court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases arising in the county, such as real estate cases, breach of contract, personal injury, small claims, felonies, and misdemeanors. Additionally, it handles domestic and juvenile matters, including divorce, child custody and visitation, paternity, child support, and domestic violence. Probate cases, such as matters relating to wills, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, and administration of estates, also fall within the court's jurisdiction. The Circuit Court conducts its proceedings at the Woodford County Courthouse in Eureka.
Woodford County public court records document official information generated during legal proceedings of the Circuit Court. These records include court dockets, case indexes, court calendars, orders and judgments, and parties' pleadings. The Clerk of the Circuit Court is responsible for maintaining and providing public access to court records, including the following:
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Small claims records
- Probate records
- Traffic records
- Family law records
Anyone may access Woodford County court records online through the Judici Case Search Portal. Alternatively, requesters may obtain copies of court records by contacting the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the location below:
115 N Main Street
Suite 201
P. O. Box 284
Eureka, IL 61530
Phone: (309) 467-3312
Email: circuitclerk@woodfordcountyil.gov
Note that requesters are often required to provide information about a case record and pay applicable fees before obtaining Woodford County court records. Furthermore, per Illinois laws, certain court records are confidential and may not be accessed by members of the public. Examples of such confidential records include the following:
- Domestic violence records
- Juvenile records
- Mental health records
- Adoption records
- Drug and alcohol treatment records
