Search Crawford County Civil Court Records
Crawford County civil court records are maintained at the Circuit Clerk's office in Robinson and are searchable online at no cost through Judici.com. The 2nd Judicial Circuit handles all civil cases in Crawford County, covering small claims, money disputes, domestic relations, and other civil actions. This page explains how to search for Crawford County civil court records, what they contain, what copies cost, and where to find legal help.
Crawford County Quick Facts
Crawford County Circuit Clerk
The Crawford County Circuit Clerk's office in Robinson handles all civil court records in the county. The clerk takes in new filings, maintains case files, records docket entries, and provides copies to the public. If you need to look up a civil case, check its status, or request a copy of a filing, the clerk's office in Robinson is where to go. Staff can help with case lookups and copy requests. They cannot give legal advice.
The courthouse is in Robinson, the county seat. Office hours are Monday through Friday. It is worth calling ahead to confirm current hours and any appointment requirements before making a trip. The Illinois Courts official directory at illinoiscourts.gov has current contact information for the Crawford County Circuit Clerk.
| Office | Crawford County Circuit Clerk |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Robinson, Illinois |
| Judicial Circuit | 2nd Judicial Circuit |
| Online Access | Judici.com |
Crawford County Civil Court Records Online
Crawford County civil court records are available online through Judici.com. Judici is a multi-county Illinois search platform that covers Crawford County and many other counties. You search by party name, case number, or attorney without registering. Results include the case type, filing date, parties, and a docket listing all events from the initial filing through the most recent entry. No charge applies to searching.
The screenshot below shows the re:SearchIL statewide records portal, which also covers Crawford County civil court records and lets you search across many Illinois counties at once.
Both Judici and re:SearchIL display docket summaries, not the actual documents. To read the documents or get copies, contact the clerk's office. The Illinois Courts homepage at illinoiscourts.gov has links to both search tools.
What Crawford County Civil Court Records Include
A civil court record in Crawford County begins with the complaint or petition that started the case and grows to include every document filed after that. The case file holds answers from the other side, motions, exhibits, court orders, and the final judgment. The docket is a log of all events with dates and short descriptions. You see the docket online through Judici.
To get the actual documents, you visit the clerk or submit a copy request. Certified copies carry the clerk's seal and are needed for legal and financial purposes. Plain copies cost less. Both require payment of the applicable fee. Sealed cases, adoption files, and juvenile records are off limits. Social Security numbers and other sensitive data are removed from all public copies. Illinois law under 705 ILCS 105/16(6) requires standard civil court records to be open for inspection during office hours.
Electronic Filing in Crawford County
All civil case documents in Crawford County must be submitted through eFileIL at efile.illinoiscourts.gov. This covers new case filings, motions, and responses. The system is available 24 hours a day. You register an account and file through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.
Exemptions apply for incarcerated people, those with disabilities that prevent electronic filing, will filings, juvenile and adoption cases, and situations where the court grants a good cause exemption. Illinois Court Help at (833) 411-1121 can help you understand the eFiling process. Court forms are at illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-forms.
Fees for Crawford 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 the clerk to get the current certified rate before you visit Robinson.
Online access is free as of May 1, 2025, when the Illinois Supreme Court suspended the electronic access fee under Rule 313. Searching Crawford County civil court records on Judici or re:SearchIL costs nothing. You pay only when requesting physical or certified copies from the clerk.
Legal Help in Crawford County
The clerk can help you find records but cannot give legal advice. Free help is available for Crawford County residents dealing with civil cases.
Illinois Court Help is free for all Illinois residents. Call (833) 411-1121, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, or go to ilcourthelp.gov. Staff explain civil procedures, help with forms, and connect you with local resources. More than 200 languages are supported.
Illinois Legal Aid Online at illinoislegalaid.org has legal guides, self-help tools, and a referral function for finding local legal aid. Their court records guide is at this link. The self-help page at illinoiscourts.gov/self-help offers step-by-step help for people handling their own civil cases in Crawford County.
Cities in Crawford County
Crawford County residents file civil court records at the courthouse in Robinson. Communities in the county include Robinson, Oblong, Palestine, Hutsonville, and Flat Rock. None of these towns exceed 50,000 in population, so all civil cases are handled at the single Robinson courthouse.
Nearby Counties
Crawford County is in southeastern Illinois along the Indiana border. It is part of the 2nd Judicial Circuit. If you are not sure where a case was filed, check the address on any court documents you have received.