Bond County Civil Court Records Search
Bond County civil court records are filed at the Circuit Clerk's office in Greenville and are available to search online for free through Judici.com. The 3rd Judicial Circuit handles all civil cases in Bond County, from small claims and money judgments to domestic relations and chancery matters. This page explains how to find Bond County civil court records, what they include, what copies cost, and where to get legal help.
Bond County Quick Facts
Bond County Circuit Clerk
Randi Workman is the Circuit Clerk for Bond County. Her office at 200 West College in Greenville is the official keeper of all civil court records filed in the county. The clerk processes new filings, stores case files, records docket entries, and provides copies to the public on request. Staff can help you find a case by name or number, check its status, and explain copy procedures. They cannot give legal advice.
The courthouse is in Greenville, the county seat. Office hours run Monday through Friday. Call ahead before visiting. Contact the clerk at (618) 664-3208 or by fax at (618) 664-2257.
| Clerk | Randi Workman |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 West College, Greenville, Illinois 62246-1057 |
| Phone | (618) 664-3208 |
| Fax | (618) 664-2257 |
| Online Access | Judici.com |
Bond County Civil Court Records Online
Bond County civil court records are searchable through Judici.com, the multi-county Illinois platform. You can look up cases by party name, case number, or attorney without logging in. Results include the case type, filing date, parties, and a docket listing every event in the case. No charge applies to searching.
The screenshot below shows the Illinois Courts portal for finding civil court records, which links to tools covering Bond County.
Judici displays docket summaries only. To get copies of documents, contact the clerk at (618) 664-3208. The statewide re:SearchIL tool also covers Bond County civil court records and is free to use.
What Bond County Civil Court Records Contain
Civil court records in Bond County document the full history of a case. The case file at the clerk's office holds the complaint or petition, answers, motions, exhibits, orders, and the final judgment. The docket is a log of all events with dates and brief descriptions. You read the docket online through Judici.
Certified copies of judgments are the most common type of request. These carry the clerk's seal and are needed for legal and financial purposes. Plain copies cost less. Both require payment. Sealed cases, adoption files, and juvenile records are not public. Social Security numbers and other personal data are removed from public copies. Under 705 ILCS 105/16(6), standard civil court records must be open for inspection during office hours in Illinois.
Electronic Filing in Bond County
All civil case documents in Bond County must go through eFileIL at efile.illinoiscourts.gov. This covers new case filings, motions, and other civil court documents. The system is available at all hours. You register an account and submit through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.
Exemptions exist for incarcerated persons, those with disabilities that prevent electronic filing, will filings, juvenile and adoption cases, and good cause situations. Call Illinois Court Help at (833) 411-1121 if you have questions about eFiling. Approved court forms are at illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-forms.
Fees for Bond County Civil Court Records
Copy fees follow 705 ILCS 105/27.1b. The first page is $2.00. Pages two through twenty cost $0.50 each. Pages after twenty are $0.25 each. A record search costs $6.00 per year searched. Certified copies cost more. Call (618) 664-3208 to confirm the certified copy rate before visiting Greenville.
Online access is free since May 1, 2025. The Illinois Supreme Court suspended the electronic access fee under Rule 313 on that date. Searching Bond County civil court records on Judici or re:SearchIL costs nothing. Fees apply only when you request physical copies from the clerk's office.
Legal Help in Bond County
The clerk helps you find records but cannot give legal advice. Free resources are available for Bond County residents.
Illinois Court Help is free and statewide. Call (833) 411-1121 Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The site is at ilcourthelp.gov. Staff explain civil procedures, help with forms, and refer you to local resources in over 200 languages. Illinois Legal Aid Online at illinoislegalaid.org has guides and a referral tool. Their court records guide is at this link. Self-help resources are also at illinoiscourts.gov/self-help.
Cities in Bond County
Bond County residents file civil court records at the courthouse in Greenville, the county seat. Communities in the county include Greenville, Pocahontas, Sorento, Donnellson, and Old Ripley. None of these towns exceed 50,000 in population, so all civil filings go to the Greenville courthouse.
Nearby Counties
Bond County is in south-central Illinois and is part of the 3rd Judicial Circuit. If you need to confirm where a case was filed, check the courthouse address on any documents you have received.