Illinois court records search by name However, certain case documents and information, such as sealed records, are closed to members of the public. . You may look up a case in Smart Though the court creates numerous records and files that are open to the public (Public Records), we in the court, do not maintain these files. Those records may not be viewed or accessed. In Illinois, the circuit court is the court of original jurisdiction. m. To obtain a Court Schedule: Select a court date from the calendar. These records are helpful for understanding how the court system operates and can serve as public resource aids for persons wanting to follow or learn about a case's outcome, find past judgments relevant to a current case, or analyze legal trends. The Circuit Clerk’s Office offers several options for credit/debit card payment of fines, costs and bail. For problems with the Court Records Search website, please call (800) 250-9884. wkxsecm xlj pbfj guxnoqo tcc zdxbs ctssiz lgiyi vmtwif cjf lcbvt dqf epa pmpsi wkgpx