How do I look up criminal cases in Cook County?
Cook County does not provide online access to criminal records. If your case was filed in Cook County, go to the Circuit Clerk’s Office in the district where you went to court. There are no court dispositions for arrests or charges that did not lead to a court case.
Are Cook County court records public?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County provides on-line case information as a public service. This service is intended to be used as a resource to determine the general status of historical and in-process court cases. The information is not the official record of the court.
Where can I find free public court records?
You may be able to find free public records at the website of the clerk of the court, sheriff’s office, registrar of deeds, and department of vital records. Keep in mind that not all counties have made their records accessible on the Internet and even in locations where records are available…
How to obtain case information?
Contact the court where the case was filed for more information. All bankruptcy courts have a telephone information system, also known as the Voice Case Information System, that enables callers to obtain basic case information through a touchtone phone.
How do I find court records?
Use A Website To Find Court Records The easiest and quickest way to find court records is to use a website. The most reliable website for finding court records is CivilRecords.org. Once you get to their page you will enter the person’s personal information and the site will show you any public court records…
How do you find a court case number?
The case number is usually located near the top of the document. The name of the court is typically identified throughout the document and is stamped and dated by a court official.