Find Bolingbrook Civil Court Records
Bolingbrook civil court records are primarily handled by the Circuit Court of Will County, the 12th Judicial Circuit. Bolingbrook sits mostly in Will County with a small portion extending into DuPage County. The village has about 74,000 residents. Civil cases from Bolingbrook go to Will County's court system in Joliet, where the clerk's iPublic online portal gives free access to case records.
Bolingbrook Quick Facts
Which County Handles Bolingbrook Civil Court Filings
Most of Bolingbrook falls within Will County, so the Circuit Court of Will County handles most civil cases from the village. Will County is part of the 12th Judicial Circuit. The clerk is Andrea Lynn Chasteen. Her main office is at 100 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432. Phone: (815) 727-8592. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
A smaller portion of Bolingbrook extends into DuPage County. If a civil case involves property or parties in that DuPage area, it could go to the DuPage County Circuit Court instead. DuPage County uses Judici.com for online case records and the clerk can be reached at (630) 407-8600. Most Bolingbrook residents, though, will deal with Will County's court system in Joliet.
The Will County Courthouse is at 14 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432. The clerk's office is in the main county building. For legal questions, the Will County Bar Association can be reached at (815) 726-0383. For more on the county's court system, visit the Will County civil court records page.
| Court | Circuit Court of Will County, 12th Judicial Circuit |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Andrea Lynn Chasteen |
| Address | 100 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432 |
| Phone | (815) 727-8592 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | ipublic.il12th.org |
Searching Bolingbrook Civil Court Records Online
Will County runs its own online case portal called iPublic at ipublic.il12th.org. This is the 12th Judicial Circuit's public access system. You can search civil court records from Bolingbrook cases by name or case number. The portal is free to use and does not require an account for basic case lookups.
The iPublic portal notes that it "contains unofficial records of the Circuit Court of the 12th Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois." For official records and certified copies, you visit the clerk's office in Joliet. Recent filings may take a short time to appear in the system, so call the clerk at (815) 727-8592 if you need the most current status on a case.
The statewide re:SearchIL database at researchil.tylerhost.net covers many Illinois counties and is free to use. For Bolingbrook civil court records in DuPage County, use Judici.com at judici.com. Illinois Courts at illinoiscourts.gov has a "Find Your Court" tool if you are not sure which county handled a specific case.
What Civil Court Records in Bolingbrook Contain
Civil court records for Bolingbrook cases filed in Will County include the case number, party names, case type, and filing date. The docket is a running log of every step in the case. Hearings, motions, orders, and final judgments all appear in the docket with their dates. You can trace the full history of any civil case from when it was filed to when it closed.
The physical file at the courthouse holds the actual documents. This includes the complaint that started the case, responses from the other side, motions, orders entered by the judge, and the final judgment. Exhibits may also be part of the file. Will County civil cases cover everything from small claims and debt collection to complex business disputes and evictions. All of these generate civil court records that are public under 705 ILCS 105/16(6).
Sealed records are not public. Juvenile files and adoption records are closed by law. Personal financial details are redacted from copies. Expunged records are off limits. Standard civil cases are open to anyone who asks.
Filing a Civil Case in Bolingbrook
Civil filings from Bolingbrook go through eFileIL at efile.illinoiscourts.gov, the statewide mandatory eFiling system. All civil cases in Illinois must be filed electronically. This includes new case openings, motions, and other documents. The system is available at all hours, seven days a week.
To file, you need to register an account on eFileIL and pick an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP). The EFSP submits your documents to the Will County Circuit Court. Once the clerk accepts your filing, you receive a timestamp confirming the filing date and time. Rejections come back with a reason, and you can fix and resubmit.
Some people do not have to efile. You are exempt if you are incarcerated, filing a will, have a disability that prevents electronic filing, or if a judge grants a good cause exemption. Juvenile filings are also exempt. If you qualify for an exemption, you can bring paper documents to the clerk at 100 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet. Statewide civil court forms are at illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-forms/approved-forms.
Fees for Bolingbrook Civil Court Records
Will County uses the standard Illinois copy fee schedule for civil court records. Hard copies cost up to $6 per page. The first page is $2.00. Pages two through twenty cost $0.50 each. Pages after the twentieth drop to $0.25 each. A record search costs up to $6.00 per year searched. These rates come from 705 ILCS 105/27.1b. Will County falls under this standard tier since its population is well under three million.
Certified copies cost more than plain copies. Call the clerk at (815) 727-8592 for the current certified copy fee before you visit the courthouse in Joliet.
Online access to Bolingbrook civil court records is free. Since May 1, 2025, the Illinois Supreme Court has suspended the electronic access fee under Rule 313. Searching the iPublic portal and the statewide re:SearchIL system now costs nothing. Electronic docket information is also free to access. This change has made online record searches easier for Bolingbrook residents and businesses that regularly check civil case status.
Legal Help in Bolingbrook
The Will County Circuit Clerk's office can help you find Bolingbrook civil court records and explain how to request copies. Staff cannot give legal advice. The office notes that employees of the courts are prohibited from providing legal advice, and that people with legal questions should contact the Will County Bar Association at (815) 726-0383.
Illinois Court Help is free to all Illinois residents. Call (833) 411-1121, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The website is at ilcourthelp.gov. Staff can walk you through forms, explain what to expect in a civil case, and help you find local resources. More than 200 languages are supported.
Illinois Legal Aid Online at illinoislegalaid.org has guides on civil court topics and a step-by-step guide on getting copies of your court records at illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/how-get-copies-your-court-records. ILAO can also connect you to a legal aid organization serving Will County or DuPage County if you need a lawyer. The self-help tools at illinoiscourts.gov/self-help are useful if you want to handle your own civil matter in Will County court.
Nearby Cities
These cities near Bolingbrook also have civil court records available through Illinois circuit courts.