Peter A. Otis
The circuit clerk is responsible for maintaining the records of court proceedings, both civil and criminal, in the county. They ensure that court documents are properly filed, indexed, and accessible to the public. The circuit clerk also manages court scheduling and summons juries for trials. Additionally, the circuit clerk collects and disburses court fines and fees, and provides administrative support to judges and other court staff.
Judici E-Pay allows users to pay closed cases with outstanding balances. Judici E-Plea allows users to plead guilty and pay the fine for MOST minor traffic and conservation offenses which do not require a court appearance, as indicated on the ticket. Visit E-Pay/E-Plea
Instructions for E-Filing can be found at: https://illinois.tylertech.cloud/SRL/ All statewide approved forms can be accessed at: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-forms/approved-forms/
In the event you cannot appear in person for court, you have the ability to attend by Zoom. You can download the Zoom app on your smartphone, log on to www.zoom.us. Our Zoom meeting information is as follows:
You can apply for a United States Passport at the Shelby County Circuit Clerk’s office. We are processing of passports is availabe Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In order to complete the application process, you will need to have a passport photo, a certified copy of your birth certificate or your expired passport, driver’s license or state ID and two checks, money orders or cash.
Lake Land College Drive School Registration form and information. Traffic_Safety_School.pdf
The Clerk of the Circuit Court is not subject to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act 5 ILCS 140/1 et. seq.. Under section 140/2 “Definitions”, the statute excludes the Judicial Branch of government from coverage under the FOIA. The Clerk of the Circuit Court is a “non-judicial officer of the judiciary” and is therefore a member of the Judicial Branch of State Government. This exclusion has been confirmed by judicial decisions and opinions by the Illinois Attorney General. The records and files of the Court are public records and are open to the public. Exceptions would be Juvenile records, Adoption records, and records that are impounded or sealed by statute or court order.
