Find Marshall County Criminal Records

Marshall County criminal records are held at the Circuit Clerk's office in Lacon, Illinois. The county is part of the 13th Judicial Circuit and has about 11,552 residents. You can search criminal case data through the Judici online portal for free or request copies in person at the courthouse. The clerk keeps records for all felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic cases filed in Marshall County. This page walks through how to search and get criminal records here, including state resources and what Illinois law says about public access.

Marshall County Circuit Clerk Office

The Marshall County Circuit Clerk handles all criminal case filings in the county. The office is at the courthouse in Lacon. When a criminal charge is filed in Marshall County, the clerk creates a case file that tracks every step from the initial charge through the final outcome. This includes hearing dates, plea entries, motions, and dispositions. The clerk's office in Lacon is the primary local source for criminal records in Marshall County.

Visit the office in person for the fastest service. Bring a photo ID and any case details you have. Staff can look up records by name or case number and print copies while you wait. Standard copies cost a per-page fee. Certified copies are more and carry the clerk's official seal. If you need certified copies for a court filing or official purpose, ask for them when you visit. The staff will know the current prices and can tell you which type of copy fits your situation.

Mail-in requests are also accepted. Write a letter with the full name of the person, the case number or range of years you want searched, and include payment by check or money order. Send it to the Marshall County Circuit Clerk at the courthouse in Lacon, IL. Call ahead to check the fees so your payment is right the first time. Turnaround is usually one to two weeks for mail requests.

Search Marshall County Criminal Cases Online

Marshall County court records are available on Judici.com. Judici is a free public tool that covers over 80 Illinois counties. You select Marshall County from the list and type a name or case number. Results show case type, charges, hearing dates, and current status. Criminal, civil, and traffic cases are all searchable through this portal.

Judici gives you free online access to Marshall County criminal case data from the 13th Judicial Circuit.

Go to Judici and pick Marshall County to run a free criminal case search by name or case number.

Keep in mind that Judici does not show sealed or expunged records. Juvenile matters do not appear either. Some older cases may not be in the system. The portal is a viewing tool, not a source for official documents. For certified copies or the full court file, you still need to contact the clerk's office in Lacon. Judici is a great first step when you want to see what is on record for someone in Marshall County.

Note: Judici is for viewing case data only and does not replace certified copies from the Marshall County clerk.

State Criminal Records for Marshall County

The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification stores criminal history data from every county in the state. Marshall County is included. When someone gets arrested or convicted here, the local agency sends that data to the state system. A state police search covers all 102 counties, not just the 13th Judicial Circuit. This is useful when you need a broader look beyond Marshall County alone.

Start a statewide criminal history search at the ISP Bureau of Identification to find conviction data that includes Marshall County.

Name-based conviction searches cost $10 electronic or $16 paper. Fingerprint-based checks range from $15 to $32 depending on scope. The CHIRP system lets you run online conviction checks with an Illinois ID. Under the Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635), conviction data is public in Illinois. Anyone can request it without a stated reason. The act applies to Marshall County and every other county.

Marshall County Records and Illinois Law

Illinois law shapes how criminal records work in Marshall County. The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) is the core statute. It lays out the rules for collecting, storing, and sharing criminal history. Conviction records are open to the public. Arrest data without a conviction is more restricted. The Marshall County clerk follows these same state rules when handling records requests.

The Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) gives you another path to records. You can file a written FOIA request with the Marshall County sheriff, the state's attorney, or other public bodies in the county. Police reports, arrest logs, and other law enforcement documents can come through FOIA. Agencies must respond within five business days. Write the request and send it to the records custodian at the agency that has what you need.

Conviction records are the most accessible type. Arrest records without a conviction and juvenile records have tighter rules on who can see them.

Clearing Criminal Records in Marshall County

Some Marshall County criminal records can be expunged or sealed under state law. Expungement destroys the record entirely. Sealing hides it from the public but leaves it visible to law enforcement and certain agencies. Arrests that did not lead to a conviction are the most common type that qualifies for expungement.

You file a petition with the 13th Judicial Circuit Court. The filing fee is $60. Waiting periods apply. Two years for supervision. Five years for qualified probation. Serve copies of the petition on the State's Attorney and the arresting agency. The Office of the State Appellate Defender publishes a guide that covers who qualifies, which forms you need, and what to expect at the hearing. If a judge grants the petition, the Marshall County clerk and the Illinois State Police both update their records.

Note: Sealed Marshall County records remain accessible to law enforcement and certain licensing bodies.

How to Get Marshall County Criminal Records

There are several ways to get criminal records from Marshall County. The method you pick depends on what you need and how fast you need it.

• Visit the Marshall County Circuit Clerk at the courthouse in Lacon
• Search Judici online for free case lookups
• Mail a written request with payment to the clerk in Lacon
• Use the ISP CHIRP system for statewide conviction data
• File a FOIA request with Marshall County law enforcement

For Marshall County records specifically, the clerk and Judici are the main local tools. If you need to check records across multiple counties, the re:SearchIL portal can pull court data from several Illinois counties in one search. State police tools work best for statewide conviction searches that go beyond the 13th Judicial Circuit.

Nearby Counties

Marshall County borders several counties in north-central Illinois. Criminal records are filed where the charge was brought. Contact the circuit clerk in the correct county if you need records from nearby.