DeWitt County Criminal History Search

DeWitt County criminal history records are stored at the Circuit Clerk's office in Clinton, Illinois. The county is part of the 6th Judicial Circuit and has about 15,319 residents. DeWitt County offers online access to court records through Judici.com. You can search criminal case records from home or visit the clerk's office for certified copies and detailed court files. The clerk handles all criminal filings, case documents, and record requests for DeWitt County. This page covers where to find criminal history records, how to use online tools, and what state resources are available.

DeWitt County Circuit Clerk

Michelle R. VanValey is the DeWitt County Circuit Clerk. The office is at the courthouse in Clinton, Illinois. Call (217) 935-7750 for questions about criminal history records or case status. The clerk processes all criminal case filings, maintains court records, and issues copies for DeWitt County.

DeWitt County sits in the 6th Judicial Circuit along with Champaign, Douglas, Macon, Moultrie, and Piatt counties. This is a multi-county circuit in central Illinois. The counties share judges, but each one operates its own clerk's office. Criminal cases filed in DeWitt County stay with the DeWitt County clerk at the Clinton courthouse. For cases in any of the other 6th Circuit counties, you would need to reach out to that county's clerk. The circuit covers all criminal matters from felonies and misdemeanors to DUI and traffic cases.

Walk-ins are welcome during business hours. Bring a photo ID and any case numbers you have. The clerk can also search records by the defendant's name.

Search DeWitt County Criminal History Online

DeWitt County participates in Judici.com, the free court records portal that serves 82 Illinois counties. You can search DeWitt County criminal history records by name or case number. Results include charges, dispositions, sentences, court dates, and case minutes. No sign-up is needed for basic searches.

The level of detail in Judici is solid for most DeWitt County criminal history lookups. Each case entry shows the charges as filed, the dates of all court hearings, and the final result. You can also see fines and fees. For actual court documents like police reports, plea deals, or the judge's signed orders, those are only at the clerk's office in Clinton. Judici offers premium access for professionals, but the free search covers what most people need when checking DeWitt County criminal history records.

DeWitt County Court Records Portal

Search DeWitt County criminal history records online through the Judici.com court records portal.

Choose DeWitt County from the list and type in the name or case number. Results show up fast. Each entry includes case type, filing date, and current status. Click through for the full breakdown of charges and hearings in that DeWitt County criminal case.

Illinois State Criminal History Resources

The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification keeps statewide criminal history records that cover DeWitt County. A name-based UCIA check under the Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) costs $16 by paper or $10 by Live Scan. This search returns conviction data from across Illinois. Results take 24 to 48 hours in most cases, though some take longer.

Fingerprint-based checks provide more accurate results. A state-only check is $20 by paper or $15 through Live Scan. State plus FBI runs $32 by paper or $27 by Live Scan. The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) governs how criminal history is collected and released. The same law creates the Access and Review process, which lets anyone see their own record at no ISP charge. Visit a law enforcement office or Live Scan vendor near DeWitt County to begin.

If your transcript has errors, use the Record Challenge form included with the results. Mail it to the ISP in Joliet or drop it off at the main entrance vestibule.

Clearing Records in DeWitt County

Certain DeWitt County criminal history records may qualify for expungement or sealing. Visit the Office of the State Appellate Defender website for free guidance on the process. Expungement erases the record from state systems. Sealing hides it from the public but law enforcement can still see it.

File a petition at the DeWitt County Circuit Clerk office in Clinton. The ISP charges $60 once the court issues an order. There is no charge to file the petition itself. A DeWitt County judge then reviews your request. Violent crimes and sex offenses are almost always ineligible. Talk to an attorney if you are not sure whether your DeWitt County criminal history record can be cleared.

Note: Minor cannabis offenses may be automatically expunged under Illinois law without a petition.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near DeWitt County. Criminal records are kept where the case was filed.