Access Pulaski County Criminal History

Pulaski County criminal history records are maintained by the Circuit Clerk in Mound City, Illinois. Situated at the southern tip of the state near the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, Pulaski County is part of the 1st Judicial Circuit. The clerk office stores all criminal case filings for the county, from misdemeanors to felonies. You can search Pulaski County criminal history records online through Judici.com or reach the clerk by phone for direct help. This page explains how to search records, get copies, and use state-level criminal history tools for Pulaski County.

Pulaski County Circuit Clerk

Stephanie Crain serves as the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk. The office is at 500 Illinois Avenue, Mound City, Illinois 62963. Phone is (618) 748-9300. Fax is (618) 748-9329. This is where all criminal history court records for Pulaski County are filed and stored. The clerk handles everything from new case filings to pulling old records for copy requests.

Pulaski County belongs to the 1st Judicial Circuit along with Alexander, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Saline, Union, and Williamson counties. This large circuit covers the southernmost part of Illinois. Judges rotate across the courthouses, but each county clerk keeps its own records. A criminal case filed in Pulaski County stays with the Mound City clerk, even though the circuit has nine counties.

Search Pulaski County Criminal History Online

Pulaski County uses Judici.com to provide public access to court records online. Over 80 Illinois counties participate in this system. You can search for criminal history records by name or case number. There is no charge and no sign-up needed.

When you search on Judici, you see the charges filed, court dates, judge name, and the outcome of each case. Fine and fee amounts show up too. The system covers both open cases and closed ones, giving you a full picture of a criminal case in Pulaski County from start to finish. This is the easiest way to check criminal history without going to the courthouse.

The Judici online portal covers Pulaski County criminal case records and lets you search from any device.

Sealed records, juvenile cases, and some very old files will not appear on Judici. If you cannot find what you need for Pulaski County, call the clerk at (618) 748-9300 for help locating the records in their office.

Illinois State Police Criminal History for Pulaski County

The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification keeps statewide criminal history records that include data from Pulaski County. The BOI collects arrest information and case results from all 102 counties in Illinois. A check through the ISP can pull up records from Pulaski County and any other place in the state where a person had a criminal case.

Under the Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635), conviction records are public. You do not need a reason to ask for them. Name-based UCIA checks cost $16 by paper or $10 through Live Scan. Fingerprint checks cost $20 by paper or $15 through Live Scan for state results only. If you also need FBI results, the cost is $32 by paper or $27 through Live Scan.

Pulaski County residents can check their own criminal history at no cost through the ISP Access and Review process. Go to any law enforcement office or Live Scan vendor. Complete the form and provide your fingerprints. The ISP mails the criminal history transcript to your home. The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires the ISP to provide this when you submit through Access and Review. If the transcript has mistakes, use the Record Challenge form that comes in the same packet.

Pulaski County Criminal History Expungement

The Office of the State Appellate Defender has free info on clearing criminal history records in Illinois. Expungement removes a record. Sealing hides it from most public searches. You file a petition with the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk in Mound City to get started.

Not every criminal history record can be cleared. Violent crimes and sex offenses are generally not eligible. Arrests that ended without a conviction can often be expunged. Some misdemeanors and drug charges qualify after time has passed. Once a judge grants the order, the ISP charges $60 to process it. The Pulaski County clerk can tell you the local filing fee for the petition. If you are not sure whether your record qualifies, check the OSAD website or consult with a lawyer before you file.

Note: Under Illinois law, some minor cannabis offenses can be expunged automatically without filing a petition in Pulaski County.

Getting Criminal History Record Copies in Pulaski County

Visit the Pulaski County courthouse in Mound City to get copies of criminal history records. Bring the name and case info you have. Plain copies have a per-page fee. Certified copies cost more and include the clerk's seal for official use in court or legal proceedings.

You can also get copies by mail. Send a written request to Stephanie Crain, Pulaski County Circuit Clerk, 500 Illinois Avenue, Mound City, IL 62963. Include all case details, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a check or money order for the fees. Call (618) 748-9300 to check the current rates first. Mail requests take longer but work well if you are not in the Pulaski County area.

Nearby Counties

Pulaski County borders several other counties in the southern tip of Illinois. Criminal cases are filed in the county where the offense occurred. Check the right county to find the records you need.