Case Lookup

The Illinois Supreme Court’s Remote Access Policy allows Illinois licensed attorney and Justice Partners to have the same access to court records remotely, as if they were in the courthouse. Justice Partners include, but are not limited to, the State Attorney's Office, Public Defender, Law Enforcement, Department of Social Services, and other authorized agencies. To register with CCC Portal, Illinois attorneys must have an active license to practice in the State of Illinois.

• CCC Portal
• For CCC Portal inquiries, please email to helpdesk@cookcountycourt.com or (312) 603 - 4357

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 active court cases. The information is not the official record of the court.

The case data available on-line is the electronic docket which contains brief summaries of court documents and court events in a particular case. The electronic docket information available through this service is not the official record of the court.

The official court records are held and maintained in the hard copy paper files in the courthouse or other official Clerk's repositories. Any and all information contained within the on-line database is recorded as a brief summary from the paper documents with an understanding that the information is true and correct in as far as all aspects of the documents physically filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Based on the procedures used to update the electronic docket search databases, it may sometimes take a few days before updated information is available through the on-line electronic docket search function.  

Please use this link to access the on-line case information search function.

Please note: Neither the Circuit Court of Cook County nor the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County warrants the accuracy, completeness, or the currency of this data. This data is not an official record of the Court or the Clerk and may not be represented as an official court record. If data does not appear in a specific field, we likely do not have the responsive data in our master database.

If you are looking for information on a very recent court filing or event, please check the Circuit Court Clerk's Public Access Terminals located in the courthouses or try the on-line system at later date.

For information about accessing and using the Circuit Court Clerk’s Public Access Terminals, please review the following:

• ODYSSEY PUBLIC USER GUIDE
• ODYSSEY PUBLIC USER VIDEO

The Circuit Court of Cook County allows many cases to proceed by phone or video. This is called a “remote” or “virtual” hearing. If you do not have a computer, you can join a remote hearing by phone. If you do not have a phone, you can ask the Circuit Court what other options they offer - you may be able to attend court in-person, or you may be able to use a Zoom room at the courthouse. 

For a full list of zoom meeting ID's, courtrooms, and Zoom passwords by Court location visit the Office of the Chief Judge's website linked below.

• Circuit Court's Zoom Information

As of July 1, 2018, E-Filing became mandatory in Illinois for all Civil Areas (except Quasi-Criminal, Housing and Wills). The Illinois Supreme Court mandated Cook County to Utilize the Statewide Electronic Filing System (eFileIL) for Civil Case Filings in Cook County - Illinois Supreme Court Order M.R. 18368. E-Filing will streamline the process for filing documents, generating long-term cost savings.

Please access this link for more information on each Electronic Filing Service Provider’s (EFSPs) Website and to begin the E-File process.

The initial implementation of the ResearchIL application promotes the use of electronic court documents and prepares for a remote public access application, which will provide attorneys and the public a central location to access all court documents. ResearchIL is the cross-jurisdictional portal that allows remote access to documents filed in the other counties with the State.  

This information is for those who received Court Diversion eligible traffic tickets.

What is Court Diversion?

Court Diversion for traffic tickets allows you to resolve your violation without a court appearance.

Am I eligible for Court Diversion?

The bottom right corner of your ticket will indicate whether or not a court appearance is required. A ticket marked "YOU MUST MAIL - NO COURT APPEARANCE IS REQUIRED" is issued for a violation that does not require a court appearance and is  remedied by a fine only.

NOTE: If the ticket is marked "YOU MUST APPEAR," you are not eligible for Court Diversion and must appear. Note the courtroom, date, and time listed on your ticket. You or your attorney must appear in court at this time. There are no automatic continuances, and court dates and times cannot be changed over the phone.

For additional information on Traffic questions, please refer to the following: Circuit Court of Cook County Traffic Court Information or Illinois Vehicle Code 625 ILCS 5/.

How can I resolve my ticket through Court Diversion?

If you are eligible for Court Diversion, you may choose one of the three listed options:

Option A: Plead guilty, pay the fine and receive a conviction on your driving record.

Pay your fine (see instructions below) and then contact the Court Location (see contact information below) to provide your confirmation number, payment receipt information so that your case can be updated.

Option B: Plead guilty, pay the fine, attend Traffic Safety School and avoid a conviction on your driving record.

Pay your fine (see instructions below) and then contact the Court Location (see contact information below) to provide your confirmation number, payment receipt information and email address and/or phone number (as a contact for course enrollment) so that your case can be updated. You will then be contacted by the Traffic Safety School to coordinate enrolling for your course.
Note: If you are not eligible for Traffic Safety School or you fail to complete the course successfully, a conviction will be reported to the Illinois Secretary of State and YOUR FEE WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.

Option C: Plead not guilty and request a court date.

Contact the Court Location associated with your ticket (see contact information below) and tell them that you are eligible for Court Diversion on your traffic ticket and wish to request a court date. You will be issued a court date and will need to attend the provided location at the stated date/time.

It can take up to twenty-one (21) days for a ticket to be received from the police agency and entered into the Clerk's system. Your ticket may not be immediately available with the Clerk after you receive your ticket, so you may need to contact the Clerk's office again at a later time if your ticket is not yet available.

Pay Your Fine or Fee 

If you are needing to pay a fine or fee, you may pay:

• in person at one of the Court Locations (see below)
• by mail (as noted on your ticket)
• pay online using our Online Payment site to process the payment through Lexis Nexis/Vital Check - credit or debit card payments are accepted.
  If paying online, you will need:
  • the Court Location/District for your ticket (see below for information on Court Locations)
  • the ticket or case number
  • the exact amount to pay as noted on your ticket

Where can I find my ticket number?:

It is your responsibility to pay your ticket on time.

Online Traffic Payment Locations and Fee Types

When paying online, be sure to select the correct payment location option for your ticket and location. The following are the correct options for Court Diversion fines and fees for our Online Payment portal:

• District 1 (Chicago) - Traffic Daley LL - Fees (5753)
• District 2 - Skokie - Traffic Fees (5757)
• District 3 - Rolling Meadows - Traffic Fees (5758)
• District 4 - Maywood - Traffic Fees/Costs (5766)
• District 5 - Bridgeview - Traffic Fees/Cost (5760)
• District 6 - Markham - Traffic Fees/Costs (5761)

Contact the Court Location for your Ticket

After you have paid or if you are requesting a hearing, contact the related Court Location for your ticket.

City of Chicago Tickets (for any tickets issued within the city of Chicago limits) - contact District 1 Traffic Division:  Traffic Division | Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County (cookcountyclerkofcourt.org)
 

Suburban Tickets - contact the corresponding Suburban District for your ticket: Suburban Districts | Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County (cookcountyclerkofcourt.org)

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On-line Payment for Court Fines and Fees occurs after someone appears in court and is issued a court fine and/or court fee. This court process is not limited to Traffic Court.

Please access this link to make an online payment of court fines and fees. For a list of provider numbers and product ID's click here.

Please be advised that when you use the above link you will be redirected to a 3^rd party site of LexisNexis to make payment of the court issued fine and/or fee. To use this process, please note that you will be leaving the Clerk of Circuit Court of Cook County’s website. For questions, please contact LexisNexis at 800-669-8312.