Piatt County Civil Court Records
Piatt County civil court records are on file at the Circuit Clerk's office in Monticello and are available for online search at no cost through Judici.com. The 6th Judicial Circuit serves Piatt County and handles all civil filings, from small claims and money judgments to domestic relations and chancery matters. This page covers how to search Piatt County civil court records, what they contain, how to get copies, and where to find legal help.
Piatt County Quick Facts
Piatt County Circuit Clerk
Seth E. Floyd is the Circuit Clerk for Piatt County. His office at 101 West Washington Street in Monticello maintains all civil court records filed in the county. The clerk processes new filings, records docket entries, stores the official case files, and provides copies to the public. Staff can help you find a case, check its current status, and guide you through the copy request process. They cannot give legal advice.
The courthouse is in Monticello, the county seat. Call ahead to confirm office hours before visiting. Reach the clerk at (217) 762-4966 or by fax at (217) 762-5906.
| Clerk | Seth E. Floyd |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 West Washington St, Monticello, Illinois 61856-0288 |
| Phone | (217) 762-4966 |
| Fax | (217) 762-5906 |
| Online Access | Judici.com |
Search Piatt County Civil Court Records Online
Piatt County civil court records can be searched online through Judici.com. Judici is a multi-county platform that covers Piatt County and many other Illinois courts. You search by party name, case number, or attorney without registering an account. Results show the case type, parties, filing date, and a full docket listing every event in the case from start to most recent entry. No charge applies.
The screenshot below shows the Illinois Courts public resources page, which links to Judici and other tools for accessing Piatt County civil court records.
Judici shows the docket only. For actual document copies, contact the clerk at (217) 762-4966. The statewide re:SearchIL platform also covers Piatt County and is free to use alongside Judici.
What Piatt County Civil Court Records Include
Civil court records in Piatt County document the full course of a case. The case file starts with the complaint or petition and grows to include answers from the opposing side, motions, orders from the judge, and the final judgment. Exhibits and evidence may also be in the file. The docket is the online log of all events with dates and short descriptions. You see it when you search Judici.
To get actual copies of documents, visit the clerk or submit a written request. Certified copies carry the clerk's seal and are valid for use in other legal proceedings. Plain copies cost less. Both require payment of the applicable fee. Records that are sealed, juvenile files, and adoption records are not available to the public. Social Security numbers are redacted from public copies. Illinois law under 705 ILCS 105/16(6) requires that standard civil court records be open for public inspection during office hours.
Electronic Filing in Piatt County
Civil case documents in Piatt County go through eFileIL at efile.illinoiscourts.gov. This mandatory system covers new case filings, motions, and other civil documents. The system runs around the clock. 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 good cause situations. If you have questions about how to use eFileIL, call Illinois Court Help at (833) 411-1121. Approved court forms are at illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-forms.
Fees for Piatt County Civil Court Records
Copy fees follow the schedule in 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 is $6.00 per year searched. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. Call (217) 762-4966 to confirm the certified rate before visiting Monticello.
Online access is free as of May 1, 2025, when the Illinois Supreme Court suspended the electronic access fee under Rule 313. Searching Piatt County civil court records on Judici or re:SearchIL costs nothing. You pay fees only when requesting physical or certified copies from the clerk.
Legal Help in Piatt County
The circuit clerk can find records for you but cannot give legal advice. Free resources are available for Piatt County residents who need guidance on civil matters.
Call Illinois Court Help at (833) 411-1121, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The website is at ilcourthelp.gov. Staff can explain civil case procedures, help with forms, and connect you with local resources. More than 200 languages are available. This service is free for all Illinois residents.
Illinois Legal Aid Online at illinoislegalaid.org has guides, self-help tools, and an attorney referral function. Their court records guide is at this link. Self-help resources for civil cases are also at illinoiscourts.gov/self-help.
Cities in Piatt County
Piatt County residents file civil court records at the courthouse in Monticello. Communities in the county include Monticello, Bement, Cerro Gordo, Hammond, and Mansfield. None of these towns exceed 50,000 in population, so all civil filings go to the Monticello courthouse.
Nearby Counties
Piatt County is in central Illinois in the 6th Judicial Circuit. If you need to confirm where a case was filed, check the courthouse address on any documents you received.