Access Kendall County Felony Records
Kendall County felony records are maintained at the Circuit Clerk's office in Yorkville, Illinois. This fast-growing county has about 130,000 residents and sits in the 16th Judicial Circuit. The clerk keeps all felony case filings, bond documents, court orders, docket entries, and sentencing records. Online access is available through Judici at no charge. You can also visit the courthouse on West John Street or send a request by mail. This page covers how to search Kendall County felony records, the fees you can expect, and how state law controls public access to these files.
Kendall County Felony Records Quick Facts
Kendall County Circuit Clerk Office
| Clerk | Matthew Prochaska |
|---|---|
| Address | 807 West John Street, Yorkville, IL 60560-0259 |
| Phone | 630/553-4183 |
| Fax | 630/553-4964 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Circuit | 16th Judicial Circuit |
Matthew Prochaska is the Circuit Clerk for Kendall County. His office manages all felony case files, including charges, bond records, docket entries, hearing schedules, and sentencing orders. The courthouse is at 807 West John Street in Yorkville. Call 630/553-4183 if you have a question about a specific case or want to know what documents to bring.
Kendall County is part of the 16th Judicial Circuit, which also includes Kane County. These two counties share a circuit but each clerk runs independently. Kendall County has grown quickly over the past two decades. The population has more than doubled since 2000, which means the court system handles a much larger caseload now than it did in earlier years.
Kendall County Felony Records Online
Kendall County uses Judici for public case searches. It is free. Select Kendall County, enter a name or case number, and the system shows docket entries, charge information, hearing dates, and case status. Works on desktop and mobile.
The statewide re:SearchIL platform is another option. Run by Tyler Technologies, it holds court documents from many Illinois counties. Some Kendall County records may appear there. Neither system replaces the full case file. Under the Illinois Supreme Court's Electronic Access Policy, some documents require in-person viewing at the courthouse.
Use four-digit years in case numbers on Judici. Enter 2024CF0100 instead of 24CF0100. The system responds faster with the full format.
Kendall County Record Copy Fees
Kendall County follows the same fee schedule as every other circuit court in Illinois. The first page is $2.00. Pages two through nineteen are $0.50 each. Page twenty and beyond is $0.25 per page. Certified copies carry a $6.00 certification fee per seal.
To request records by mail, send a check or money order made out to the Kendall County Circuit Clerk. Provide the defendant's full name or case number. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return mailing. Walk-in requests are taken at the counter during office hours. A name search costs $6.00 per year searched through the clerk's index.
State Law and Kendall County Felony Cases
All felony arrests in Kendall County are reported to the Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification in Joliet. The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) makes this mandatory for every law enforcement agency in the state. Fingerprints and arrest data go into a central database with millions of records.
Sentencing for Kendall County felonies follows the Unified Code of Corrections (730 ILCS 5). 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
These ranges appear in Kendall County case records next to the charges and final disposition. Extended-term sentencing can push these ranges higher in some situations.
Anyone can request a statewide conviction search from the ISP. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) allows it. The fee is $16 by paper or $10 electronically. Only convictions are included. Consent of the subject is not needed.
The Illinois General Assembly site displays the full text of the Criminal Identification Act, which governs how Kendall County felony records are collected and shared across the state.
Sealing and Expungement in Kendall County
Some Kendall County felony records can be sealed or expunged. Sealing hides the record from the public. Police and prosecutors still have access. Expungement wipes the record out entirely. Not all felonies qualify. Certain Class 3 and Class 4 convictions may be eligible for sealing after a waiting period.
File a petition with the Kendall County Circuit Court to begin. There is no filing fee for the petition itself. If the court grants it, the ISP charges $60 to process the order. The Illinois expungement and sealing page has the details. Questions can go to ISP.Expungement.Unit@illinois.gov.
The ISP live scan vendor locator helps people find nearby fingerprinting locations, which can be useful when completing expungement or criminal records processes in Kendall County.
FOIA and Kendall County Records
Courts in Illinois are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). Court records operate under rules set by the judiciary. Law enforcement agencies in Kendall County, like the sheriff's office and local police, do fall under FOIA. You can submit a written request for arrest reports, incident logs, and related documents.
For free legal guidance on criminal records, Illinois Legal Aid offers step-by-step guides on obtaining copies and understanding your rights under state law.
Counties Near Kendall County
Kendall County is in northeastern Illinois, southwest of the Chicago metro area. These nearby counties maintain their own felony records through local circuit clerks.