Edgar County Civil Court Records
Edgar County civil court records are filed and maintained at the Circuit Clerk's office in Paris and are accessible online for free through Judici.com. The 5th Judicial Circuit covers Edgar County and handles all civil cases, from small claims and contract actions to domestic relations and property disputes. This page explains how to find Edgar County civil court records online, what they hold, how to get copies, and where to find legal help.
Edgar County Quick Facts
Edgar County Circuit Clerk
The Edgar County Circuit Clerk's office in Paris 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 anyone who requests them. Staff can help you find a case by name or number and explain how to request documents. They cannot provide legal advice.
The courthouse is in Paris, the county seat of Edgar County. Office hours run Monday through Friday. Call ahead before visiting. The Illinois Courts official directory at illinoiscourts.gov has the current phone number and address for the Edgar County Circuit Clerk.
| Office | Edgar County Circuit Clerk |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Paris, Illinois |
| Judicial Circuit | 5th Judicial Circuit |
| Online Access | Judici.com |
Edgar County Civil Court Records Online Search
Edgar County civil court records are available online through Judici.com, the multi-county Illinois platform. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney name without an account. Results show the case type, filing date, parties, and a docket listing every event in the case. No fee applies to searching.
The screenshot below shows the eFileIL portal used for electronic civil court filings in Edgar County and across Illinois.
Judici shows the docket, not the full documents. To get copies, contact the clerk. The statewide re:SearchIL tool also covers Edgar County civil court records and is free to use alongside Judici.
What Edgar County Civil Court Records Contain
Civil court records in Edgar County start with the complaint or petition that opened the case. The file grows to include answers, motions, hearing notices, orders, exhibits, and the final judgment. The docket is a chronological log of every event in the case. You can read the docket online through Judici. The actual documents are at the clerk's office.
Certified copies of judgments are the most common type of request. These carry the clerk's seal and are accepted in other courts and financial institutions. Plain copies cost less and work for general reference. Both require payment. Sealed files, juvenile records, and adoption matters are not open to the public. Personal identifying information is 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 Edgar County
Civil case documents in Edgar County must be filed through eFileIL at efile.illinoiscourts.gov. This mandatory system applies to new filings, motions, and other civil court documents. The system runs 24 hours a day. You register an account and file through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider.
Exemptions apply for incarcerated persons, people 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 need help with eFiling. Approved court forms are at illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-forms.
Fees for Edgar County Civil Court Records
Copy fees for Edgar County civil court records follow 705 ILCS 105/27.1b. The first page costs $2.00. Pages two through twenty are $0.50 each. Pages after twenty cost $0.25 each. A record search costs $6.00 per year searched. Certified copies are priced higher. Call the clerk to confirm the certified copy rate before visiting Paris.
Online searching is free since May 1, 2025, when the Illinois Supreme Court suspended the electronic access fee under Rule 313. Searching Edgar County civil court records on Judici or re:SearchIL costs nothing. You only pay when requesting physical or certified documents from the clerk's office.
Legal Help in Edgar County
The clerk can find records but cannot give legal advice. Free resources are available for Edgar County residents who need help with civil matters.
Illinois Court Help is free for all Illinois residents. Call (833) 411-1121 Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The website is at ilcourthelp.gov. Staff explain civil court procedures, help with forms, and refer you to local resources. Over 200 languages are available.
Illinois Legal Aid Online at illinoislegalaid.org has legal guides and a tool to find local attorneys and legal aid groups. Their court records guide is at this link. The Illinois Courts self-help page at illinoiscourts.gov/self-help offers step-by-step help for people handling civil cases on their own in Edgar County.
Cities in Edgar County
Edgar County residents file civil court records at the courthouse in Paris. Communities in the county include Paris, Chrisman, Kansas, Hindsboro, and Redmon. None of these towns exceed 50,000 in population, so all civil filings go to the Paris courthouse.
Nearby Counties
Edgar County is in eastern Illinois along the Indiana border. It is part of the 5th Judicial Circuit. If you need to confirm where a case was filed, check the courthouse address on any documents you have.