Marshall County Civil Court Records Lookup
Marshall County civil court records are filed and kept at the Circuit Court Clerk's office in Lacon, Illinois, in the 10th Judicial Circuit. This guide covers how to search those records, what they contain, how to get copies, and where to get help with a civil case.
Marshall County Quick Facts
Marshall County Circuit Court Clerk
Gina M. Noe serves as the Circuit Court Clerk for Marshall County. Her office at the Marshall County Courthouse in Lacon, Illinois, maintains all civil court records filed in the county. The clerk's office processes new civil filings, stores official case files, records all docket entries, and provides copies of civil court records to the public on request. If you need access to civil court records in Marshall County, Noe's office in Lacon is the right place to go.
The courthouse in Lacon is open Monday through Friday. Call 309/246-6435 before visiting to confirm hours and find out what you need to bring. Staff can help you find a case by name or case number and explain how to request copies of documents in the file. They cannot provide legal advice, but they can tell you what records exist and how the request process works.
| Clerk | Gina M. Noe |
|---|---|
| Address | 122 N. Prairie, P.O. Box 328 Lacon, Illinois 61540-0328 |
| Phone | 309/246-6435 |
| Fax | 309/246-2173 |
| Online Search | Judici.com |
Marshall County is part of the 10th Judicial Circuit. Peoria County is the most populous county in this circuit. Each county within the circuit has its own clerk and maintains its own set of civil court records.
Searching Marshall County Civil Court Records Online
Marshall County is on Judici.com, the free online civil court records search tool that covers more than 80 Illinois counties. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney. Results show a case summary and a full docket with all events listed in order. No account is required. The site is free and open 24 hours a day.
Judici shows you the electronic docket for each case, which summarizes what happened rather than displaying the actual documents. The docket tells you who is involved, the case type, what actions the court has taken, and the current status. This is usually enough for routine lookups. If you need copies of the actual filed documents, you request them from the clerk's office in Lacon.
The statewide re:SearchIL tool is a free option for searching across multiple Illinois courts. It covers many circuits and counties and is useful when you want to check records in more than one place at once.
What Marshall County Civil Court Records Contain
Civil court records in Marshall County include the case number, all party names, the civil case type, the filing date, and the name of the assigned judge. The docket then records every action in the case in date order. Filings, hearings, rulings, and court orders are all logged there. The docket covers the case from its first day to its final resolution.
The physical case file at the courthouse holds the actual documents. The original complaint or petition is there. So are answers, counterclaims, motions, court orders, and the final judgment. Certified copies of judgments are frequently requested by people who need to enforce a money award, record a lien on real estate, or use the judgment in another proceeding. Exhibits admitted during hearings may also be in the file.
Some records are sealed. Juvenile cases and adoption records are closed by law. Records sealed by court order are not available to the public. Sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers and financial account numbers, is redacted from copies. For standard civil matters, including small claims, debt cases, and contract disputes, the records are public. Illinois law under 705 ILCS 105/16(6) requires these records be open during office hours.
Electronic Filing in Marshall County
Civil filings in Marshall County must go through eFileIL, the Illinois mandatory statewide eFiling system. This applies to new cases and all documents submitted after the case opens. The system is available around the clock.
To file, register an account with eFileIL and use one of the approved Electronic Filing Service Providers, or EFSPs, to submit your documents. The EFSP forwards your filing to the court. Once the clerk accepts it, you receive a confirmation with a timestamp. EFSP providers charge their own service fees on top of the court's standard filing fees.
Exemptions from mandatory eFiling apply to several groups. Incarcerated persons are exempt. Will filings are exempt. Juvenile cases and adoptions are exempt. People with disabilities that prevent electronic filing may request an accommodation. The court can also grant a good-cause exemption. Approved court forms are available at illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-forms/approved-forms/.
Fees for Marshall County Civil Court Records
Marshall County follows the standard Illinois fee schedule for civil 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 309/246-6435 to get the current certified copy rate before making a trip to Lacon.
The fees come from 705 ILCS 105/27.1b. Marshall County uses the standard rate. Only Cook County is allowed to charge the higher tier.
Online searches through Judici.com are free. The Illinois Supreme Court suspended the electronic access fee under Rule 313 on May 1, 2025. Before that date, there was a small per-page charge for online access. That fee is gone. Searching for Marshall County civil court records online costs nothing. Fees only apply when you request paper copies or certified documents from the clerk's office.
Legal Help in Marshall County
The clerk's office handles records and filings. For legal guidance on civil cases, use these free resources.
Illinois Court Help is a free statewide service available at (833) 411-1121, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The website is at ilcourthelp.gov. Staff speak more than 200 languages and can help with forms, procedures, and local resources in Marshall County. The service is run by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice.
Illinois Legal Aid Online at illinoislegalaid.org has guides, tools, and referrals for civil legal matters. Their guide on getting court record copies 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 plain-language instructions for people handling civil cases on their own.
Cities in Marshall County
All civil court filings from Marshall County communities are handled by the Circuit Court Clerk in Lacon. The county includes Lacon, Wenona, and Henry. None of these towns are large enough for a dedicated city records page, but civil court records for all residents of Marshall County are searchable through Judici.com and available at the clerk's office in Lacon.
Nearby Counties
Marshall County is in north-central Illinois along the Illinois River. If you need civil court records from a neighboring county, the links below will take you to those pages.