Macoupin County Felony Records

Macoupin County felony records are stored at the Circuit Court Clerk's office in Carlinville. The 4th Judicial Circuit covers Macoupin County, and the clerk maintains all criminal case filings including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic cases. You can search Macoupin County felony records online for free through Judici or visit the courthouse to request copies in person. Felony case files here include charges, docket entries, court dates, bond info, and the final outcome. All records are public unless sealed by a judge.

Macoupin County Circuit Clerk Details

Amy J. Ashby serves as the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Macoupin County. Her office keeps all felony case files, including charging documents, motions, orders, and sentencing records. The courthouse is in Carlinville, which is the county seat. Walk-in visitors can search for felony records during regular business hours.

If you know the case number, the staff can pull the file right away. Name searches take a bit longer. You can also call the office at 217/854-3211 to ask about a specific case before making the trip.

Search Macoupin County Felony Cases Online

Macoupin County participates in the Judici online case search system. This is a free tool used by 82 Illinois counties. You can search for felony cases in Macoupin County by defendant name or case number. The direct link for Macoupin County on Judici is https://www.judici.com/courts/cases/case_search.jsp?court=IL117015J.

Judici shows docket entries, hearing dates, charges filed, and case status. It does not show the full case documents because the Illinois Supreme Court's Electronic Access Policy restricts remote access to actual court documents. You get docket summaries only. For full copies of motions, orders, or transcripts from Macoupin County felony cases, you need to contact the clerk office in Carlinville.

The re:SearchIL portal from Tyler Technologies is another option. This is the official statewide repository endorsed by Illinois courts.

Note: When searching case numbers on Judici, always use the four-digit year format (2024CF0001, not 24CF0001).

Macoupin County Felony Record Fees

Standard Illinois copy fees apply in Macoupin County. The first page is $2.00. Pages 2 through 20 cost $0.50 per page. Pages 21 and beyond are $0.25 each. Certification costs $6.00 per seal. A record search fee of $6.00 applies when the clerk has to look up the case for you.

You can pay in person with cash or check. Mail requests should include a money order or certified check made out to the Macoupin County Circuit Clerk. Include the defendant name, date of birth if you have it, and any case numbers you know. The clerk will send an invoice for copy costs if the total goes beyond the search fee.

Felony Classes Under Illinois Law

Macoupin County felony cases are classified the same way as every other Illinois county. The Unified Code of Corrections (730 ILCS 5) defines five classes. Class X carries 6 to 30 years and no probation. Class 1 is 4 to 15 years. Class 2 runs 3 to 7 years. Class 3 is 2 to 5 years, and Class 4 is 1 to 3 years.

When you pull a felony record in Macoupin County, the case file will show which class the charge falls under. This tells you the possible sentence range and helps you understand the severity of the offense.

State Criminal History and Macoupin County

The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification keeps criminal history records for all arrests in the state. Under the Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630), every agency in Macoupin County must submit fingerprints for felony arrests to the ISP. This means felony arrests from Carlinville, Staunton, Gillespie, and other Macoupin County towns appear in the statewide database.

The ISP charges $16 for a name-based criminal history check (paper) or $10 for electronic submissions. These checks cover the entire state, not just one county.

You can also do an Access and Review to check your own record. Visit a Live Scan vendor near Macoupin County to get fingerprinted. The results come by mail. This process is free.

Sealing and Expungement in Macoupin County

Certain Macoupin County felony records can be sealed or expunged. The rules come from state law, and the Office of the State Appellate Defender has a plain-language guide. Not every felony qualifies. Generally, cases that ended in dismissal or acquittal are eligible for expungement. Some convictions can be sealed after a waiting period.

File the petition at the Macoupin County Circuit Court in Carlinville. The ISP charges $60 to process a court order for expungement or sealing. Once processed, the record is removed from Judici and other public databases.

Macoupin County Felony Search Resources

The Illinois Courts clerk directory has the full list of contact info for all 102 counties.

Macoupin County is listed among the 82 participating courts on Judici. The platform holds over 100 million records from Illinois court history.

Nearby County Felony Records

These counties share borders with Macoupin County. Each has its own Circuit Court Clerk handling felony records.

Felony Records for Macoupin County Cities

Carlinville, Staunton, Gillespie, and Virden are some of the larger towns in Macoupin County. None of these cities has a population over 50,000. All felony cases from towns and cities in the county are filed at the Macoupin County Circuit Court in Carlinville.