Greene County Civil Court Records
Greene County civil court records are filed and maintained at the Circuit Court Clerk's office in Carrollton, Illinois, within the 7th Judicial Circuit. This guide covers how to search those records, what they contain, how to get copies, and where to find free legal help.
Greene County Quick Facts
Greene County Circuit Court Clerk
The Circuit Court Clerk for Greene County maintains all civil court records filed in the county. The office is at the Greene County Courthouse in Carrollton, the county seat. The clerk processes new civil case filings, stores the official case files, records docket entries as the case proceeds, and provides copies to the public when requested. For anyone who needs to find or access civil court records in Greene County, the clerk's office in Carrollton is the right place to start.
The courthouse is open Monday through Friday. Call ahead before visiting to confirm hours and ask what information or identification you should bring. Staff can help you find a case by party name or case number and explain how to request copies of records. They cannot give legal advice, but they can direct you toward the appropriate resources and forms.
| County Seat | Carrollton, Illinois 62016 |
|---|---|
| Judicial Circuit | 7th Judicial Circuit |
| Online Search | Judici.com |
Greene County is in the 7th Judicial Circuit, which covers several west-central Illinois counties including Morgan County and Sangamon County. Each county in the circuit keeps its own records through its own clerk's office.
Searching Greene County Civil Court Records Online
Greene County uses Judici.com for online civil court records access. Judici is a free platform that covers over 80 Illinois counties. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney. The results include a case summary and a full docket that shows the history of the case from filing to present. No account or fee is required. The site is available at all hours.
The Judici docket is an electronic summary of each case, not a display of the actual filed documents. It shows who is in the case, what type of civil matter it is, what the court has done, and where the case currently stands. For most lookup purposes, this is enough. If you need copies of the actual filed documents, contact the clerk's office in Carrollton and request them there.
For searches across multiple counties, re:SearchIL is a free statewide search tool. It can help when you are looking across several counties or are not certain which county holds the record you need.
What Greene County Civil Court Records Contain
Civil court records in Greene County include the basic case details: the case number, the names of all parties, the civil case type, the filing date, and the name of the judge handling the matter. The docket records every step of the case in date order. Filings from both sides, hearings scheduled and held, motions and their outcomes, and orders entered by the court are all logged there.
The physical case file at the courthouse holds the actual documents. The complaint or petition that opened the case is in the file. So are answers, counterclaims, motions, court orders, and the final judgment if one was entered. Certified copies of judgments are the most commonly requested item. They are often needed to enforce a court ruling, record a property lien, or satisfy a requirement in another legal proceeding. Exhibits submitted during hearings may also be part of the file.
Some records are not open. Juvenile cases are sealed by law. Adoption records are not public. Records sealed by court order cannot be accessed by the public. Sensitive personal data, including Social Security numbers and financial account numbers, is redacted from any copies provided to the public. For standard civil cases, including small claims, debt collection, contract matters, and property disputes, the records are open under 705 ILCS 105/16(6).
Electronic Filing in Greene County
All civil case filings in Greene County must be submitted through eFileIL, the Illinois mandatory statewide eFiling system. This applies to new cases and to all documents filed after a case is opened. The system is available 24 hours a day.
To file, register an account with eFileIL and use an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider, or EFSP. The EFSP sends your submission to the court. Once the clerk accepts it, you receive a confirmation with a timestamp. EFSP providers charge service fees in addition to the standard court filing fees.
Certain groups are exempt from mandatory eFiling. Incarcerated persons are exempt. Will filings, juvenile cases, and adoptions are also exempt. People with disabilities that prevent electronic filing may ask for accommodation. The court can grant a good-cause exemption on request. Approved court forms are available at illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-forms/approved-forms/.
Fees for Greene County Civil Court Records
Greene County follows the standard Illinois fee schedule for circuit court record copies and searches. A record search costs up to $6.00 per year searched. Copies cost $2.00 for the first page, $0.50 each for pages two through twenty, and $0.25 per page after that. Certified copies carry a higher fee. Call the clerk's office before visiting to confirm the current certified copy rate.
The fee schedule is based on 705 ILCS 105/27.1b. Greene County uses the standard rate. The higher Cook County rate does not apply here.
Searching online through Judici.com is free. The Illinois Supreme Court suspended the electronic access fee under Rule 313 effective May 1, 2025. Before that date, there was a small per-page fee for online records access. That fee is now gone. You can search Greene County civil court records online at no charge. Fees only apply when you request paper or certified copies from the clerk's office.
Legal Help in Greene County
The clerk's office handles records and filings, not legal guidance. If you need help with a civil case, free resources are available.
Illinois Court Help is reachable by phone at (833) 411-1121, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The website is at ilcourthelp.gov. Staff cover more than 200 languages and can help with court forms, explain how civil cases work, and connect you with resources near Greene County. The service is run by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice.
Illinois Legal Aid Online at illinoislegalaid.org has legal guides and tools for many civil legal situations. Their guide on how to get copies of your court records is at illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/how-get-copies-your-court-records. The Illinois Courts self-help page at illinoiscourts.gov/self-help/ has approved forms and step-by-step information for people who are handling their own civil cases.
Cities in Greene County
Civil court records for all Greene County communities are handled by the Circuit Court Clerk in Carrollton. The county includes Carrollton and White Hall. Neither community reaches the population threshold for a dedicated city records page, but civil court records for all residents of Greene County are accessible through Judici.com and at the clerk's office in Carrollton.
Nearby Counties
Greene County is in west-central Illinois along the Illinois River. The counties below border Greene County. Check any court papers you have for the courthouse address if you are not sure which county holds the record you need.