The Office of the Circuit Clerk is a state constitutional officer elected by the citizens of White County for a four year term.  It is an office of the Judicial Branch of Illinois State government. 

The Circuit Clerk's office is committed to serving the citizens of White County and all participants in the judicial system in timely, efficient, and competent manner. 


The White County Circuit Clerk’s Office maintains all Circuit Court records and collects all court-related fines and fees. The Office connects the judicial system and the public. The Clerk provides court records to people in the court system and also makes these records available to the public.


I am pleased to welcome you to our web site which is designed to provide you with information about the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office and to help you better utilize the services and resources of the Clerk’s Office, White County and the Second Judicial Circuit. I hope to give you quick access to useful information and answers to common questions.

 

Our site has links available to download forms and view online information for cases filed in the Second Judicial Circuit. We are always working to improve our site. We are very appreciative of the input we have received from you. If you have any other suggestions as to how we can better serve you, please do not hesitate to contact me or any member of our staff. Thank you for giving us this opportunity to serve you.

 

Kelly L Fulkerson

Circuit Court Clerk



Please visit the following websites for more information:


https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-forms/approved-forms/

https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/

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https://illinois.tylerhost.net/ofsweb

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**WHITE COUNTY NOW ACCEPTS ELECTRONIC FILINGS ON ALL QUASI-CRIMINAL CASES **


Zoom is available only when approved by the presiding Judge. 

 Please Motion the Court for approval

at least one week prior to the hearing date. 


 *** JUVENILE ABUSE & NEGLECT HEARINGS ARE HELD IN PERSON ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS ***


 ***** IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP YOUR ADDRESS CURRENT WITH MY OFFICE *****



We are making every effort available for you to continue to make payments without the ability to appear in person.

Please click on the "Accepted Forms of Payment Payment Options" tab above for information on how to make your payment without appearing in person. 


*** PLEASE CONTACT MY OFFICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR COURT DATE  ***

618.382.2321 



 

  • Effective March 1, 2020, criminal E-Filing is available .     

 

  • Per Illinois Supreme Court Order M.R. 18368: Effective January 1, 2018, all civil cases shall be E-Filed in the trial courts. 
  • This is for all attorneys and self-represented litigants. 

 

  • If you meet certain requirements, you may be exempt from e-filing.  

 

 

Plea Pay - Traffic Tickets 

Pay Your ticket or your outstanding balance on your criminal or traffic case online Click Here  

You can also call 1-877-222-4668 to make payment via phone.  (Form # 131303)

If your citation is not paid in full prior to your "Time to Pay" date you will receive and Ex-Parte Judgment and risk your balance being sent to a Collection agency. 


Hours 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday (open through lunch)

Ph: 618.382.2321

Fax 618.382.2322 

301 East Main St

PO Box 310

Carmi IL  62821



 

NOTE

* We are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice. 

* Cell phones will not be allowed within the Courtroom. Please leave them in your car or at home.