Warren County Felony Records Search

Warren County felony records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk's office in Monmouth, Illinois. This western Illinois county has a population of about 17,000 and belongs to the 9th Judicial Circuit. The clerk's office at 100 West Broadway manages all felony case filings, docket entries, bond documents, court orders, and sentencing records. Whether you plan to search online or visit the courthouse in person, this page walks you through the process for accessing Warren County felony records, the fees involved, and what Illinois statutes say about public access.

Warren County Circuit Clerk Office

Denise L. Schreck is the Circuit Clerk for Warren County. Her office manages criminal case filings, docket records, bond paperwork, and all court orders connected to felony cases. The courthouse is at 100 West Broadway in Monmouth. You can call 309/734-5179 to ask about a specific case or to check what you need for a records request.

The 9th Judicial Circuit includes Warren County and several other counties in western Illinois. Each county runs its own clerk's office and maintains its own records. Warren County is a smaller county in the circuit, which usually means less crowding at the courthouse. If you are not sure where a particular case was filed, the clerk's staff can help point you to the right county.

Search Warren County Felony Records Online

Warren County uses Judici for online case data. This free search tool covers many Illinois counties. You can look up docket entries, charges, case status, and hearing dates by name or case number. Select Warren County from the list and run your search. Results load right away.

The re:SearchIL platform from Tyler Technologies is another option. This statewide court document repository may have some Warren County records. Keep in mind that neither tool gives you the full case file. Under the Illinois Supreme Court's Electronic Access Policy, document review is limited to in-person visits at the courthouse.

The ISP Bureau of Identification homepage is the main portal for statewide criminal record searches that may include Warren County data.

This page on the ISP website is where you can start a criminal record search that covers Warren County and every other county in Illinois.

Fees for Warren County Felony Records

Copy fees are set by state law. They are the same at every circuit court. The first page is $2.00. Pages two through nineteen cost $0.50 each. After page nineteen, each page drops to $0.25. Certification adds $6.00 per seal.

ISP name searches run $16 for paper or $10 electronically. That is per name, per search. Mail requests to the Warren County clerk need a check or money order payable to the Warren County Circuit Clerk. Include the case number or the defendant's full name. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of documents. Walk-in requests are handled at the counter during business hours.

Illinois Law and Warren County Felony Cases

Every felony arrest in Warren County is reported to the Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification. The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) makes this a requirement for all law enforcement agencies in the state. Fingerprints and arrest data go into a central database in Joliet that contains over five million records.

The Unified Code of Corrections (730 ILCS 5) sets the sentencing ranges for Warren County felony convictions. Class X felonies carry 6 to 30 years. Class 1 is 4 to 15 years. Class 2 means 3 to 7 years. Class 3 is 2 to 5 years. Class 4 brings 1 to 3 years. These ranges appear in Warren County felony records next to each charge and its final outcome.

A statewide conviction search is available from the ISP under the Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635). The cost is $10 electronically or $16 on paper. No consent from the subject is needed. Only convictions appear in results.

This page on the Illinois General Assembly website shows the full text of the Criminal Identification Act, which governs how felony arrest data from Warren County and the rest of Illinois is collected and shared.

Sealing and Expungement in Warren County

Some Warren County felony records may be eligible for sealing or expungement. Sealing removes the record from public view. Police and prosecutors keep access. Expungement destroys the record entirely. Eligibility depends on the felony class and the person's criminal history. Certain Class 3 and Class 4 felonies can be sealed.

File a petition with the Warren County Circuit Court to start. No filing fee is required. If the court grants the order, the ISP charges $60 to process it. The Illinois expungement and sealing page explains every step. You can also email ISP.Expungement.Unit@illinois.gov with questions.

FOIA Requests and Warren County Records

Courts in Illinois do not fall under the Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). Court records are governed by separate judicial rules. Law enforcement agencies in Warren County are subject to FOIA, though. The Warren County Sheriff and local police must respond to written FOIA requests for arrest reports, incident logs, and similar documents.

The Illinois Courts circuit clerk directory lists contact details for the Warren County clerk and all other circuit clerks across Illinois. Keep it bookmarked for when you need to reach clerks in neighboring counties.

Counties Near Warren County

Warren County sits in western Illinois, close to several counties that each handle felony cases through their own circuit clerk offices.