Find Felony Records in Pike County

Pike County felony records are held by the Circuit Clerk's office in Pittsfield, Illinois. This western Illinois county has a population close to 15,000 and belongs to the 8th Judicial Circuit. The clerk's office at 100 East Washington manages all felony case filings, docket entries, court orders, bond documents, and sentencing records. If you need to search for a criminal case here, this page covers the online and in-person options, the standard fee schedule, and how Illinois law governs access to Pike County felony records.

Pike County Circuit Clerk Office

Bryce Gleckler is the Circuit Clerk for Pike County. His office manages criminal case filings, docket entries, bond paperwork, and court orders for all felony matters in the county. The courthouse sits at 100 East Washington in Pittsfield. You can reach the office at 217/285-6612 to check on a specific case or find out what you need for a records request.

The 8th Judicial Circuit includes Pike County and a few other counties in western Illinois. Each one maintains its own case files and has its own clerk. If a felony was filed in a county near Pike, the staff here can usually tell you which office to call. They are used to helping people track down the right court.

Search Pike County Felony Records Online

Pike County participates in Judici, the free online case search tool used by many Illinois counties. You can look up docket entries, case status, charges, and hearing dates by name or case number. Select Pike County from the list and type in your search terms.

The re:SearchIL platform is another place to check. Tyler Technologies runs it as a statewide court document repository. Some Pike County records may appear there. Neither Judici nor re:SearchIL gives access to the actual case file documents, though. The Illinois Supreme Court's Electronic Access Policy restricts document access to in-person review at the courthouse.

The ISP Access and Review page explains how individuals can check and challenge their own criminal records held at the state level.

This ISP page walks through the process for reviewing your own criminal record, which may include data from Pike County felony cases.

Fees for Pike County Felony Records

Copy fees are set by state law and apply equally at every Illinois circuit court. Your first page costs $2.00. Pages two through nineteen are $0.50 each. After page nineteen, each page is $0.25. A certified copy adds $6.00 per certification seal.

Name searches through the ISP cost $16 on paper or $10 electronically. That is per name. Mail requests to the Pike County clerk should come with a check or money order payable to the Pike County Circuit Clerk. Include the case number or the full name of the defendant. A self-addressed stamped envelope makes it easier for staff to send documents back. Walk-in requests are taken at the counter during business hours.

Illinois Law and Pike County Felony Cases

All felony arrests in Pike County get reported to the Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification in Joliet. The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires this. Every law enforcement agency in the state must submit fingerprints and arrest data. The ISP central database now holds more than five million fingerprint records.

The Unified Code of Corrections (730 ILCS 5) sets the sentencing ranges that apply to Pike County felony convictions. Class X is 6 to 30 years. Class 1 is 4 to 15 years. Class 2 brings 3 to 7 years. Class 3 means 2 to 5 years. Class 4 carries 1 to 3 years. These ranges show up in Pike County felony records right next to the charges and the final outcome of the case.

A statewide conviction search is available through the ISP under the Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635). The cost is $10 electronic or $16 paper. Consent from the person being searched is not needed. Results include only convictions.

The Illinois State Appellate Defender's Office provides guidance on expungement and sealing that applies to Pike County and every other county in the state.

Sealing and Expungement in Pike County

Some Pike County felony records can be sealed or expunged. Sealing takes the record out of public view, though police and prosecutors can still access it. Expungement goes further and destroys the record completely. Eligibility depends on the felony class and the individual's criminal history. Some Class 3 and Class 4 felonies qualify for sealing.

You file a petition with the Pike County Circuit Court to get started. There is no fee for the petition. If the court grants the order, the ISP charges $60 to process it. The Illinois expungement and sealing page explains every step. Questions can be sent to ISP.Expungement.Unit@illinois.gov.

FOIA and Pike County Records

Courts in Illinois do not fall under the Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). Court records follow the judiciary's own rules. But law enforcement agencies in Pike County, including the sheriff and local police, are subject to FOIA. Arrest reports, incident logs, and related records can be obtained through a written FOIA request sent to the right agency.

The Illinois Courts circuit clerk directory lists contact info for the Pike County clerk along with every other circuit clerk in the state. Useful for reaching offices in neighboring counties.

Counties Near Pike County

Pike County sits in western Illinois, close to several other counties where felony cases are processed through their own circuit clerks.