Livingston County Criminal Records

Livingston County criminal records are managed by the Circuit Clerk's office in Pontiac and include all felony and misdemeanor case files from the 11th Judicial Circuit. The clerk maintains records for every criminal matter heard in the county court. You can search Livingston County criminal records online through the Judici portal or go to the courthouse on North Main Street to look through files in person. Court records cover charges, hearing dates, plea entries, and sentencing outcomes. This page covers the steps to find, search, and request criminal records in Livingston County.

Livingston County Circuit Clerk Records

Jacquelyn Gragson is the Livingston County Circuit Clerk. Her office is at 110 N. Main St., Pontiac, IL 61764. The phone number is 815/844-2602. The clerk handles all court records for the 11th Judicial Circuit in Livingston County. That means criminal cases, civil cases, and traffic matters all flow through this office. If you need to find a case or get a copy of a court file, the clerk is the person to contact.

The clerk's office keeps files for every criminal case filed in Livingston County. Each file tracks the case from the initial charge through every court hearing and on to the final disposition. You can find the charges, the plea, any motions filed, and the judge's ruling. The staff in Pontiac can look up a case for you by name or by case number. Walk-in visits are fine during normal business hours. Just head to the courthouse on Main Street and ask at the clerk's window.

Livingston County is part of the 11th Judicial Circuit, which also covers McLean, Logan, and DeWitt counties. The circuit court in Pontiac hears cases from around the county. Because the population is spread across small towns and rural areas, the courthouse in Pontiac is the central point for all criminal court activity in Livingston County.

Search Livingston County Criminal Cases Online

Livingston County criminal records are posted on the Judici court records portal. Judici gives free access to court case data for more than 80 Illinois counties. You type in a name, case number, or date range and the system pulls up matching records. Results show the case type, the charges, court dates, and what happened with the case. No account is needed to search. The tool works from any computer or phone with a web browser.

The Judici portal gives public access to Livingston County court records including criminal case data.

Search Livingston County criminal cases on Judici by name, case number, or date without any fee.

Once you find a case on Judici, you can click into it and see the full history. That includes each hearing date, any continuances, plea entries, and the outcome. For criminal cases in Livingston County, this is a quick way to check if charges led to a conviction, a dismissal, or some other result. Active cases show upcoming court dates too. This saves a trip to Pontiac if you just need basic case information. For official certified copies, you still need to go through the clerk's office directly.

Statewide Criminal Records Checks

The Livingston County court search only covers cases filed in that county. For a broader look at criminal history across Illinois, the state police run a separate system. The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification keeps conviction records and fingerprint files from all 102 counties. Under the Uniform Conviction Information Act at 20 ILCS 2635, this data is available to anyone who requests it.

The CHIRP system is where you run a name-based conviction check through the state.

Use the CHIRP portal to run statewide conviction checks that include Livingston County records.

The electronic name-based check costs $10. Paper checks are $16. These searches pull conviction data from across the state, so you get results from Livingston County and every other county where the person has a record. Fingerprint checks cost more but are also more accurate. A state-only fingerprint check is $15 electronic. A combined state and FBI check runs $27 electronic or $32 for paper submissions. If you need a full criminal history picture beyond just Livingston County, the state system fills in the gaps.

Criminal Records Laws in Livingston County

Illinois law controls how criminal records are handled in Livingston County. The Criminal Identification Act at 20 ILCS 2630 sets the rules for collecting and sharing criminal history data statewide. This law tells the state police what to keep in their files. It also explains how individuals can dispute errors in their records. Every county in Illinois follows this same framework.

Sealing and expungement are covered under the same act. Some Livingston County criminal records can be erased or hidden from public view. Expungement destroys the record completely. Sealing keeps it on file but blocks it from public searches. Waiting periods apply based on the type of case. Supervision cases have a two-year wait. Qualified probation has a five-year wait. The petition gets filed with the circuit clerk in Pontiac. There is a $60 court fee. The Office of the State Appellate Defender publishes a free guide on who qualifies and how to start the process.

The Freedom of Information Act at 5 ILCS 140 also applies in Livingston County. This law gives the public the right to request records from government agencies. Police reports, booking records, and other law enforcement documents can be obtained through a FOIA request. Agencies must respond within five business days.

Note: FOIA requests should be sent in writing to the specific Livingston County agency that holds the records you need.

Get Copies of Livingston County Records

You can get copies of Livingston County criminal records from the circuit clerk's office in Pontiac. In person is the quickest method. Bring a case number if you have one and the staff will pull the file. Standard copies cost a per-page fee. Certified copies carry the clerk's seal and cost more. Some agencies and courts require certified versions, so ask ahead of time what format you need.

For mail requests, write to the Circuit Clerk at 110 N. Main St., Pontiac, IL 61764. Include the person's full name, any known case numbers, and a check or money order for the fees. The clerk will process the request and mail back whatever records they find. Call 815/844-2602 to verify fees before sending your payment so the amount is right on the first attempt.

Nearby Counties

Livingston County sits in central Illinois near several other counties. Criminal cases are filed where the court heard them. Check these neighboring county courts if you need records from those areas.