Crawford County Felony Records

Crawford County felony records are stored by the Circuit Clerk in Robinson, Illinois. Located in southeastern Illinois along the Indiana border, Crawford County has a population of about 18,000 and operates within the 2nd Judicial Circuit. The clerk's office handles all felony filings, docket entries, bond documents, sentencing records, and court orders. You can look up case information online through Judici or go to the courthouse for in-person access. This page covers how to search Crawford County felony records, what fees are involved, and how Illinois statutes affect public access to criminal case files.

Crawford County Circuit Clerk Office

Angie Reinoehl is the Circuit Clerk for Crawford County. Her office takes care of all criminal case filings, docket management, bond paperwork, and court orders for felony matters. The courthouse is in Robinson. You can call 618/544-3512 to ask about a case or find out what you need to request records by mail.

Crawford County is part of the 2nd Judicial Circuit, which also includes Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, Wayne, and White counties. This is a large circuit covering much of southeastern Illinois. Each county keeps its own case files. If you think a felony was filed in a neighboring county rather than Crawford, the clerk in Robinson can often help you figure out where to check.

Search Crawford County Felony Records Online

Crawford County participates in Judici. This free platform lets you search felony cases by name or case number. It displays docket entries, hearing dates, charge information, and case status. Select Crawford County from the list and enter your search terms.

The re:SearchIL repository may have some Crawford County court documents as well. Tyler Technologies manages this statewide system. Keep in mind that neither tool provides the full case file. Under the Illinois Supreme Court's Electronic Access Policy, certain records are restricted to in-person viewing at the courthouse.

On Judici, use four-digit years in case numbers. Type 2024CF0012 rather than 24CF0012 for the best results.

Fees for Crawford County Felony Records

Illinois sets standard copy fees for all circuit courts. The first page is $2.00. Pages two through nineteen cost $0.50 each. After page nineteen, each additional page drops to $0.25. Certified copies add $6.00 per seal. Name searches run $6.00 per year when you do not have a case number.

Mail requests should be sent with a check or money order payable to the Crawford County Circuit Clerk. Include the case number or the defendant's full name and date of birth. A self-addressed stamped envelope is helpful for getting documents mailed back. Walk-in requests at the counter happen during regular business hours. Robinson is a small town, so wait times are usually short.

State Law and Crawford County Felony Cases

Every felony arrest in Crawford County is reported to the Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification. The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires this from all law enforcement agencies in the state. Fingerprints and arrest data flow to the ISP's central database in Joliet, which holds more than five million records.

The Unified Code of Corrections (730 ILCS 5) governs sentencing. The felony classes and their ranges are:

• Class X: 6 to 30 years
• Class 1: 4 to 15 years
• Class 2: 3 to 7 years
• Class 3: 2 to 5 years
• Class 4: 1 to 3 years

Crawford County felony records include these classifications alongside charge details and the final case outcome. The class of the felony gives a sense of how serious the charge was and what sentence range applied.

The ISP Bureau of Identification homepage provides access to statewide records services including conviction history searches and fingerprint submissions.

This page is the ISP's central hub for criminal record services. It is where you can start a conviction history search that may include Crawford County data.

Statewide Conviction Search

Under the Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635), anyone can request a conviction report from the ISP. The cost is $10 for electronic or $16 for paper. No consent from the subject is needed. Only conviction data appears in the report.

This is a good option if you need records from more than Crawford County. The ISP database covers all 102 counties. Electronic requests are usually processed faster than paper submissions.

Expungement and Sealing in Crawford County

Certain Crawford County felony records may be sealed or expunged. Sealing removes the record from public access. Law enforcement and prosecutors can still see it. Expungement destroys the record. Eligibility depends on the felony class and the person's overall criminal history. Some Class 3 and Class 4 felonies may qualify for sealing.

File a petition with the Crawford County Circuit Court. No filing fee is required. If the court grants the order, the ISP charges $60 to process it. The Illinois expungement and sealing page has step-by-step guidance. You can also contact ISP.Expungement.Unit@illinois.gov with questions.

The ISP's expungement and sealing information page breaks down eligibility rules and timelines for getting felony records cleared in Illinois.

This page explains which types of felony records may be eligible for expungement or sealing, including relevant waiting periods and exceptions.

FOIA and Crawford County

Courts in Illinois are exempt from the Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). Court records are governed by judicial rules, not FOIA. But law enforcement agencies in Crawford County, including the sheriff and Robinson police, are subject to FOIA. Send a written request for arrest reports, incident logs, and other law enforcement records.

The Illinois Courts circuit clerk directory lists every circuit clerk in the state. It is an easy reference for reaching Angie Reinoehl's office or any clerk in a neighboring county.

Counties Near Crawford County

Crawford County sits in southeastern Illinois near the Indiana state line. Nearby counties handle felony cases through their own circuit clerks.