Richland County Civil Court Records
Richland County civil court records are filed and maintained at the Circuit Clerk's office in Olney and are searchable online for free through Judici.com. The 2nd Judicial Circuit covers Richland County and handles all civil cases, including small claims, money disputes, domestic relations, and chancery matters. This page explains how to search Richland County civil court records, what they hold, how copies are priced, and where to find legal help.
Richland County Quick Facts
Richland County Circuit Clerk
Zach Holder is the Circuit Clerk for Richland County. His office in Olney is the official keeper of all civil court records 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, check its status, and walk you through the copy request process. They cannot give legal advice.
The courthouse is in Olney, the county seat of Richland County. Office hours run Monday through Friday. Call ahead before visiting to confirm hours and procedures. The Illinois Courts official directory at illinoiscourts.gov has current contact details for the Richland County Circuit Clerk.
| Clerk | Zach Holder |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Olney, Illinois |
| Judicial Circuit | 2nd Judicial Circuit |
| Online Access | Judici.com |
Richland County Civil Court Records Online
Richland County civil court records are searchable through Judici.com, the multi-county Illinois platform. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney name without registering. Results include the case type, filing date, parties, and a docket showing every event in the case. There is no charge to search online.
The screenshot below shows the Illinois Courts eFiling information portal, which explains how civil case documents are filed in Richland County and across Illinois.
Judici shows the docket, not the full documents. To get copies, contact the clerk. The statewide re:SearchIL platform also covers Richland County civil court records and is free to use alongside Judici.
What Richland County Civil Court Records Include
Civil court records in Richland County document the entire life of a case from first filing to final order. The case file at the clerk's office holds the complaint or petition, answers, motions, exhibits, court orders, and the final judgment. The docket is the chronological log of all these events. You read it online through Judici. The actual documents are in the physical file at the Olney courthouse.
Certified copies of judgments are the most common request. These carry the clerk's seal and are used to record liens, collect debts, or prove court outcomes in other proceedings. Plain copies work for general reference at a lower cost. All copies require payment. Sealed files, juvenile records, and adoption cases are not available to the public. Personal identifying data is removed from public copies. Under 705 ILCS 105/16(6), standard civil court records must be open for inspection during regular office hours.
Electronic Filing in Richland County
Civil case documents in Richland County must go through eFileIL at efile.illinoiscourts.gov. This mandatory system covers all civil filings, from new cases to motions and responses. It runs 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 preventing electronic filing, will filings, juvenile and adoption cases, and good cause situations. Call Illinois Court Help at (833) 411-1121 if you have questions. Court forms are at illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-forms.
Fees for Richland 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 than plain copies. Call the clerk to confirm the certified rate before visiting Olney.
Online searching is free since May 1, 2025. The Illinois Supreme Court suspended the electronic access fee under Rule 313 on that date. You can search Richland County civil court records on Judici or re:SearchIL at no charge. Fees apply only when you request physical or certified documents from the clerk's office.
Legal Help in Richland County
The clerk helps you access records but cannot advise on legal matters. Free help is available for Richland County residents dealing with civil cases.
Illinois Court Help is free and statewide. Call (833) 411-1121, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Visit ilcourthelp.gov for online help. Staff explain civil procedures, assist with forms, and refer you to local resources in more than 200 languages.
Illinois Legal Aid Online at illinoislegalaid.org has legal guides, self-help tools, and a referral function to connect you with attorneys. Their court records guide is at this link. The self-help page at illinoiscourts.gov/self-help also has resources for people handling civil cases on their own in Richland County.
Cities in Richland County
Richland County residents file civil court records at the courthouse in Olney, the county seat. Communities in the county include Olney, Calhoun, Claremont, and Parkersburg. None of these towns exceed 50,000 in population, so all civil filings go to the single Olney courthouse.
Nearby Counties
Richland County is in southeastern Illinois in the 2nd Judicial Circuit. If you need to confirm where a case was filed, check the courthouse address on any documents you have received.