Find Sangamon County Felony Records

Sangamon County felony records are managed by the Circuit Clerk's office in Springfield, the Illinois state capital. With a population around 200,000, Sangamon County is one of the larger counties in central Illinois and part of the 7th Judicial Circuit. The clerk's office at 200 South 9th Street handles all felony case filings, docket entries, bond records, court orders, and sentencing documents. Sangamon County also offers its own online records lookup portal in addition to Judici, giving you more ways to search. This page covers how to access these records, the fee schedule, and how state law governs felony case data.

Sangamon County Circuit Clerk Office

Joseph B. Roesch is the Circuit Clerk for Sangamon County. His office sits in Room 405 of the Sangamon County courthouse at 200 South 9th Street in Springfield. Staff there manage all criminal case filings, docket records, bond paperwork, and court orders for felony matters. You can call 217/753-6674 to check on a specific case or ask about what you need for a records request.

The 7th Judicial Circuit covers Sangamon County along with several neighboring counties in central Illinois. Each county maintains its own case files. As the county seat of the state capital, Sangamon County processes a large number of cases every year. The courthouse sees heavy foot traffic. If you plan to visit in person, plan for some wait time, especially on court days.

Search Sangamon County Felony Records Online

Sangamon County stands out because it offers two ways to search case records online. The first is the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk records lookup, which is the county's own portal. This tool lets you search by name, case number, or other details. It may provide more Sangamon-specific data than the statewide systems.

The Sangamon County Circuit Clerk's website provides direct access to their records lookup portal for felony case searches.

This screenshot shows the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk's website, which is the starting point for searching local felony case records directly through the county system.

The second option is Judici, the statewide case search platform used by many Illinois counties. Pick Sangamon County from the list and search by name or case number. You get free access to docket entries, charges, hearing dates, and case status. Both tools are useful, and you may want to try each one to see which returns better results for your search.

The re:SearchIL platform from Tyler Technologies is a third place to look. Some Sangamon County documents may appear there. But none of these online tools provides the full case file. Under the Illinois Supreme Court's Electronic Access Policy, actual documents require an in-person visit to the courthouse.

The Sangamon County records lookup page allows searches by case number or party name and returns docket information for felony cases.

This page shows the records lookup tool on the Sangamon County website, which returns docket and case information for felony filings in the county.

Fees for Sangamon County Felony Records

Copy fees follow state law. They are the same at every circuit court in Illinois. Your first page is $2.00. Pages two through nineteen cost $0.50 each. After page nineteen, the rate drops to $0.25 per page. Certification costs $6.00 per seal on top of the copy fees.

ISP name searches cost $16 on paper or $10 electronically. That fee is per name. For mail requests, send a check or money order payable to the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk. Include the case number or the defendant's full name. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want documents mailed back. Walk-in requests are handled at the counter during business hours. Given the volume of requests this office sees, expect some wait time.

Illinois Law and Sangamon County Felonies

Every felony arrest in Sangamon County gets reported to the Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification. The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires all law enforcement agencies in Illinois to submit fingerprints and arrest data. The ISP central database in Joliet holds over five million fingerprint records.

The Unified Code of Corrections (730 ILCS 5) sets sentencing ranges for Sangamon County felony convictions. Class X is 6 to 30 years. Class 1 means 4 to 15. Class 2 carries 3 to 7 years. Class 3 is 2 to 5 years. Class 4 is 1 to 3 years. These ranges show up in Sangamon County felony records next to each charge and disposition.

Under the Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635), anyone can run a statewide conviction search through the ISP. It costs $10 electronic or $16 paper. Consent from the subject is not needed. Only convictions appear in the results.

Sealing and Expungement in Sangamon County

Some Sangamon County felony records can be sealed or expunged. Sealing removes the record from public view, though law enforcement and prosecutors keep access. Expungement destroys the record completely. Eligibility depends on the felony class and the person's full criminal history. Certain Class 3 and Class 4 felonies may qualify for sealing.

You file a petition with the Sangamon County Circuit Court to start. No filing fee applies to the petition. If the court approves the order, the ISP charges $60 to process it. The Illinois expungement and sealing page has all the details. Email ISP.Expungement.Unit@illinois.gov with questions. Given the size of Sangamon County's caseload, processing times can vary.

FOIA and Sangamon County Records

Illinois courts do not fall under the Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). Court records follow separate judicial rules. But law enforcement agencies in Sangamon County are subject to FOIA. That includes the Sangamon County Sheriff, the Springfield Police Department, and other agencies. Arrest reports, incident logs, and related documents can be requested through a written FOIA submission.

The Illinois Courts circuit clerk directory has contact details for the Sangamon County clerk and every other circuit clerk in the state. It is a useful page to keep handy, especially if you need to reach clerks in surrounding counties.

Cities in Sangamon County

Springfield is the county seat and state capital. Felony cases from Springfield are processed through the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk.

Counties Near Sangamon County

Sangamon County is in central Illinois, bordered by several counties that handle felony cases through their own circuit clerk offices.