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Kane County Court Records

Kane County court records are official documents that chronicle materials filed in relation to cases processed within the county’s judicial system. These records include case files and associated documents for both criminal and civil matters heard in the county’s courthouses. They are maintained to promote public transparency, ensure judicial accountability, inform legal precedent, and serve as the court’s authoritative record of proceedings.

Court records in Kane County are created and preserved by the Office of the Kane County Circuit Clerk in line with the state’s open records policy. Kane County court records also intersect with other public records, such as birth, marriage, arrest, and property records, because case files frequently reference or incorporate information drawn from these sources.

Are Kane County Court Records Public?

Yes. Under the Court Record and Document Accessibility Act (705 ILCS 86), court records are public by default. This means that Kane County court records are open for public inspection and copying. However, records are equally subject to court discretion and local court rules, as well as other state laws or statutes that may mark certain information as confidential. Per 705 ILCS 86, non-public records are categorised into impounded, confidential, sealed, and expunged records; with each having distinct meanings and implications.

For instance, impounded records are only accessible to case parties. Otherwise, they may only be released to a requester by a court order. If a requested record is non-public and the court clerk or other designated record custodian has to withhold access, the said record custodian must notify the requester of the reason. Common non-public court records/case information are as follows:

  • Sealed records
  • Juvenile court records
  • Adoption records
  • Certain family law records, e.g., child support and custody records
  • Domestic violence and protective order records
  • Grand jury records
  • Information about confidential informants
  • Ongoing investigation exhibits
  • Personal identifiable information (PII), e.g., social security numbers and bank account numbers

What Information is Available in Kane County Court Records?

Typical Kane County court records contain the following information categories of information:

  • Case identification information: case number, docket number, case type, filing date, assigned judge, etc.
  • Party information: plaintiff’s and defendant’s full name, date of birth, age, sex, attorney names. This may also include petitioners and respondents.
  • Case filings and pleadings: motions, petitions, responses, affidavits, briefs, etc
  • Docket entries (a timeline of case activity): hearing dates and times, court actions, rulings, etc
  • Court orders, judgments, decrees, and sentences.

Kane County Court Records Search

Kane County court records can be accessed remotely or in person at the courthouse, and may require a search or copy fee, depending on the search method.

  • Online Access - Online court record searches in Kane County are performed using the Smart Search portal. Searches require a name or case number. While name-based searches only require the last, first and middle name (in that format) of a case party, a person only needs to type in the case number for case-number searches. Searches on this platform are free.
  • In-Person Access - the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office handles all court record requests. For inquiries about possible fees, visitation schedule, and request requirements, contact this office at (630) 232-3413. Calling before a visit is advised to ensure adequate preparation. The circuit clerk’s office is located at 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
  • Mail and Phone Requests - before performing a record request by mail, it is advised that a requester uses the Smart Search portal to gather relevant information required for their request, mainly case information, before calling the clerk’s office at (630) 232-3413 for instructions regarding fees and payment methods. Address all mail-in requests to

Clerk of the Circuit Court

540 South Randall Road

St. Charles, IL 60174

Fees for Court Records in Kane County

According to the Circuit Court’s fee schedule, the following fees are assessed for copies of Kane County court records:

  • $2.00 for the first page, $0.50 for the second to twentieth page, and $0.25 for subsequent pages.
  • $6.00 for summary page printout
  • $6.00 search fee per searched name or year

For vital records, requests are addressed to the Kane County Clerk’s Office. Note that only requests from record subjects or authorized individuals are fulfilled.

  • Birth certificates - $16.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for each additional copy of the same record
  • Death certificates - $20.00 for the first copy and $10.00 for each additional copy of the same record

Kane County Courthouse Locations

The following are courthouse addresses and phone numbers (where available) for Kane County courts:

Kane County Courthouse

100 South Third Street

Geneva, IL 60134

Kane County Judicial Center

37W777 Route 38

St. Charles, IL 60175

Phone: (630) 232-5805

Kane County Juvenile Justice Center

37W655 Route 38

St. Charles, IL 60175

Phone: (630) 406-7480

Kane County Branch Court

530 S. Randall Road

St. Charles, IL 60174

Phone: (630) 232-3413

Aurora Branch Court

1200 East Indian Trail Road

Aurora, IL 60505

Elgin Branch Court

150 Dexter Court

Elgin, IL 60120

Criminal Records Access in Kane County

Under the Uniform Conviction Information Act (UCIA), Kane County criminal records (specifically conviction information) are public. Kane County criminal records are maintained by the office of the circuit clerk and are accessible to interested county residents. To inspect these records, visit the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office or use the Smart Search portal. The clerk’s office is open to visitors Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Note that records available at the clerk’s office are typically limited to court-related information.

For a more comprehensive criminal history, a criminal background check is recommended. The Illinois State Police, Bureau of Identification, is responsible for processing criminal background checks. This agency provides online access to criminal records through name-based and fingerprint-based searches. Name-based searches are done using the CHIRP (Criminal History Information Response Process) portal. Users must register an account to perform a search.

For a fingerprint-based search, the services of a live scan fingerprint vendor is required. If the needed record is required for licensing, employment, etc., it is best to contact the Bureau of Identification to obtain important information needed for the live scan and for further instructions.

Kane County Probate Records

The Kane County probate court sits in the Kane County Courthouse complex. Probate matters handled by this court include estate administrations, conservatorships, will administration, guardianships, trust administrations, and mental health proceedings. Probate filings are handled by this court and include estate records, death certificates, wills, inventory of assets, and settlement agreements.

Most probate court records are available online. Note that older records may not be found on this website. In addition, certain cases are confidential and associated records are unavailable online. To obtain records not found online, interested persons should contact the office of the circuit clerk. Information required during a search is mainly the first and last names of the record subject and the case number.

Confidential probate records are only available to case parties and persons authorized by a court order. Eligible individuals must visit the courthouse in person with a valid means of identification.

Kane County Family Court Records

The Family Division of the Kane County Circuit Court presides over family law cases, such as divorces, child support, adoption, child custody, paternity, spousal support, and name change cases. Although assumed public, access to family court records are highly regulated due to the sensitive nature of some cases handled by this court, such as adoption and juvenile delinquency records. However, interested parties may still access non-public details, such as party names, case number, and case status.

Basic case information can be obtained by searching the name of a case party or a case number on the county’s online search portal. For a thorough record search or certified copies of records, visit the circuit clerk’s office during business hours. A requester must provide sufficient case information and be ready to submit a written request. Fees are typically assessed for this service.

Federal Court Records in Kane County

The United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois handles federal cases arising from Kane County. Federal court records in Kane County are available through the PACER portal or the district court clerk’s office.

Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse

219 South Dearborn Street

Chicago, IL 60604

Phone: (312) 435-5670

Stanley J. Roszkowski United States Courthouse

327 South Church Street

Rockford, IL 61101

Phone: (815) 987-4354

To search for records on PACER, one must register an account on the platform. In addition, fees are assessed as follows:

  • $0.10 per page
  • $3.00 per document
  • $2.40 per audio file
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