Circuit Clerk – Criminal
Welcome to the Effingham County Criminal Department.
This department is responsible for all criminal proceedings such as Misdemeanors, Felonies, DUI’s, Contempt of Court, Conservation, Local Ordinance Violations and Juvenile cases. Here you will be able to search for your case and make payments.
My office is ready to assist you with questions you may have pertaining to your case.
To access your case online, use “Search for Your Case”.
What You Need to Make Payments on Your Case
- Our Pay Location Number: Traffic or Criminal = 1826
- Case Number or Citation / Ticket Number
- Dollar Amount You Are Paying
- A Valid MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express Card
You may also make a payment on your case after searching for your case using the Pay Your Fees Here Link.
Requesting Transcripts
To request transcripts, please email circuitclerkinfo@effinghamcountyil.gov and include your case number, date of hearing, and phone number so the court reporter can contact you.