Rock Island County court records in Illinois are available through several channels. RockIslandCourt.us allows you to quickly find public information about court cases in the county. Additionally, the county's official online tools, including court records search via Judici.com, the Circuit Clerk page, and a public computer terminal at the clerk's office—all allow you to view case materials, check hearing dates, and obtain copies of documents.
Rock Island Court System & Jurisdictions
Rock Island County is part of the 14th Judicial Circuit of Illinois. The only court of general jurisdiction here is the Circuit Court, which handles all categories of cases. There are no separate magistrate courts or district courts at the county level: the circuit court is divided into divisions, each specializing in certain types of cases.
- Criminal Division — felonies, misdemeanors, probation violations.
- Traffic Division — traffic violations, DUI cases, driver's license revocations.
- Civil Division — civil lawsuits, including small claims cases (up to $10,000 under Illinois law).
- Family Division — divorces, child custody, alimony, orders of protection against domestic violence.
- Probate Division — estate cases, will validation, guardian appointments.
- Juvenile Division — cases involving minors, which are usually closed to public access.
The rules of practice for the 14th Judicial Circuit are available on the local court rules and forms page. If you're unsure which division your case belongs to, call the Circuit Clerk's office—staff will assist you with the case number or party's name.
Rock Island Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
The daily schedule of hearings is published on the county's website. On the Circuit Clerk page, there is a Daily Court Docket link where you can view the list of cases scheduled for the current day.
How to find your hearing:
- Go to the Circuit Clerk page and click on the "Daily Court Docket" link.
- Select the desired date—today, tomorrow, or another day of the current week.
- Filter the results by last name, case number, or courtroom.
The FAQ page is also useful, explaining how to check fines and hearing dates online. Additional information—oral argument calendars, judges' decisions, local rules—is published by the Illinois Courts directory for Rock Island County Courthouse.
Hearings are held in two buildings:
Rock Island County Courthouse
Rock Island County Justice Center
How to Get a Copy of a Rock Island Court Document
The Circuit Clerk's office maintains all county court documents. There are several ways to obtain a copy.
Free Viewing
A public computer terminal is installed at the clerk's office, where anyone can freely view publicly accessible case materials—case numbers, party names, docket sheet entries.
Uncertified Copies
Paper copies can be ordered in person or by mail. To order by mail, send a written request specifying the case number, party names, and type of document needed, along with a check or money order for the appropriate amount.
Certified Copies
A certified copy bears the clerk's seal and has legal force. Such copies are needed, for example, for submission to another court or government agency. The cost of certification is higher than a regular copy.
Online Search
Through the Online Services page, you can search records via Judici.com. Note: this resource is not an official court portal, and data may be updated with a delay.
Mail requests to:
Some records have restricted access—juvenile cases, sealed criminal cases, certain family cases. If you're unsure whether the document you need is available, check with the clerk before paying.
Rock Island Court Records Fees & Payment
Fees are set according to Illinois law and administrative orders of the 14th Judicial Circuit. Below are the approximate rates published by the Circuit Clerk's office on the information and copy requests page.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard copy, per page | $0.50 |
| Certification fee | $6.00 |
| Viewing records on public terminal | Free |
Payment is accepted in cash, check, money order, and credit card. For online payments and electronic filings, the Circuit Clerk provides access through its web portal. Approved statewide court forms are available on the Illinois Courts website—all state courts are required to accept them.
If you need state-level criminal history records, the request is submitted to the Bureau of Identification at the Illinois State Police—this is a separate procedure with its own fee.