The Official Site of the Marion County Circuit Court Clerk - Ronda Yates

Marion County Circuit Court Clerk Website

The Office of the Circuit Clerk is a state constitutional officer elected by the citizens of Marion County for a four year term.

It is a non-judicial office of the Judicial Branch of Illinois State government. The Circuit Clerk’s office is committed to serving the citizens of Marion County and all participants in the judicial system in a timely, efficient, and competent manner.

All services, information, and court records will be provided with courtesy.

Ronda Yates

The Circuit Clerk maintains records for the entire Court system and is the official record keeper of all court related documents. The office serves as a source of data and information for various government agencies and the general public.

The Circuit Clerk collects all fines, fees, costs, and penalties assessed pursuant to state statutes and county board resolutions and distributes those monies on a monthly basis to the county, state, and municipalities. In addition to standard fines and fees, the statutes allow for collections of these funds through filing fees that are used to support specific functions of the office. These funds allow the clerk to maintain records more efficiently and economically through computerization without the expenditure of tax dollars.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Assistance Forms

The Court Disability Coordinator for Marion County is Ronda Yates, Circuit Clerk. She can be reached at: (618) 548-3856.

Click here to access the information and request for assistance forms for persons with disabilities.

Electronic Filing (E-Filing)

Per Illinois Supreme Court Order M.R. 18368: As of January 1st, 2018 all civil cases are to be E-Filed. This is for all attorneys and self-represented litigants.

For more information on E-Filing you can click on the Rules button to the left or at the bottom of this page. There you can find documents and links to more information.

Expungement Paperwork

To expunge and/or seal your criminal records click here for forms and instructions.

All of the files downloaded from this website are in .pdf format and must be viewed with Adobe Acrobat software. Click on the image to the right to download the free software.

**UPDATED: Effective July 1, 2019**
Fee Schedule
**Jury Trial Schedules**
2020 Schedule

*Note: We are not attorneys and cannot give legal advice.

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**NOTICES**

Effective July-2020 Approved Standardized Forms - Illinois Supreme Court. Click on the link to view the new forms available for public use in Illinois courts. Approved Standardized Forms
Effective 7/15/2020: Administrative Order 20-CA-26
Court proceedings in effect until further order of the court. Fourth Judicial Circuit COVID-19 Order
Remote Hearing FAQs
Odyssey Guide and File:
Free online program for Adult Name Change forms with e-filing.
Name Change Forms
Effective 9/1/2019: Public Act 100-0947
The courthouse has a public lactation room located on the first floor of the courthouse, which is accessible to members of the public.
If you are pleading GUILTY and PAYING for a NO APPEARANCE REQUIRED traffic ticket, you may only pay through the JUDICI E-PLEA/E-PAY program. Only payments for cases with a final disposition can be paid through COURTMONEY. Payments made through COURTMONEY for cases without a final disposition will be rejected and not credited to your account. Judici E-Plea/E-Pay Program
COURTMONEY

Thank you for visiting our website. Please contact our office with any questions or problems with the website.