Phone: (618) 244-8000 Location: 100 South 10th Street, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

Classes & Programs

Classes & Programs

Classes & Programs
The office of the Circuit Clerk collects fines and fees therefore to pay on traffic or criminal cases. Cash, money orders and cashier checks accepted (NO PERSONAL CHECKS).
 
TRAFFIC
 
Traffic Safety School & Court Supervision
T: 618.244.8008
 
DUI
 
Victim Impact Panel (VIP)
T: 618.244.8025
 
Evaluation Classes
Michael Thompson
T: 618.242.4290
 
Thee below organizations can assist in various legal matters.
 
Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance
T: 618.457.7800 or toll free 800.642.5335 (hotline number) 1-877-342-7891
Click here to visit the LOLLAF website.
 
IL COURT HELP
 
Illnois Court Help connects you to the information you need to go to court.
 
Its a FREE service from the Illinois Courts.
 
Office of the Appellant Defender
 
ASSISTANT DEFENDER | Christie Fischer
 
T: 1.866.431.4907
F: 217.782.5385
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 5240
Springfield, IL 62705-5240
 
SECRETARY OF STATE | Jesse White
 
DUI: 217.782.3619
 
SOS: 217.782.3720
 
Traffic: 217.785.8619
 
Click here to visit the Illinois Secretary of State website for more information.
 
Local Drivers License Facility: 618.244.1183
 
 
Click here to watch the Jury Trial live on YouTube
 
Click here to link to counties on the Judicial System
 
Click here to use the Jefferson County Case Seach through Judici or make a payment.
 
Click here to visit Illinois Child Support Services.
 
Illinois Public Aid Assistance
T: 1.800.447.4278
 
Circuit Clerk: 618.244.8008
 
County Board: 618.244.8000
 
County Clerk: 618.244.8020
 
Court Chambers: 618.244.8005
 
Public Defenders: 618.244.8013 (also 8014 and 8015) 
 
States Attorney: 618.244.8025
 
Supervisor of Assessments: 618.244.8016
 
Treasurer: 618.244.8010
 
Crime Stoppers: 618.242.8477
 
WEBSITE PICCONTACT

T: 618.244.8007 or 8008
F: 618.244.8029
Office/Mailing Address:
100 S. 10th St.
P.O. Box 1266
Mt Vernon, IL 62864

OVERVIEW
 
The Circuit Clerk (formally known as the Circuit Court Clerk) is elected to 4-year terms and is responsible for the following duties:
 
  • Attending court
  • Maintaining court files (ie, Traffic, Criminal, Divorce, Small Claims, Law, Probate, Adoption, Family, Juvenile, Orders of Protection, Chancery, Miscellaneous Remedy, DUI, Tax)
  • Collecting and disbursing fines and fees*
  • Summoning Grand and Petit Jurors
  • Securely storing submitted evidence from jury trials.
*The Circuit Clerk office collects fines and fees, therefore, to pay on Traffic or Criminal cases. Cash, money orders and cashier checks are accepted. NO PERSONAL CHECKS.

Department: 
Circuit Clerk