Search Pulaski County Court Records
Pulaski County court records are filed with the Circuit Clerk in Mound City, Illinois, where the 1st Judicial Circuit handles civil, criminal, traffic, and family cases for the county. This guide explains how to search and obtain Pulaski County court records through online tools and the clerk's office.
Pulaski County Quick Facts
Pulaski County Circuit Clerk Office
The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk in Mound City is the official keeper of all court records filed in the county. Clerk Stephanie Crain and her staff maintain case files and indexes for every case handled by the 1st Judicial Circuit in Pulaski County. Under 705 ILCS 105/16(6), most Pulaski County court records are public. Anyone can ask to see them during regular office hours without needing a court order or special permission.
The office is at 500 Illinois Ave. in Mound City. Walk in during business hours to search by name or case number. Staff will locate files and make copies. Certified copies carry the clerk's seal and cost more than standard copies. For archived records, call ahead so staff can pull the file before you arrive. Both in-person visits and mail requests are accepted.
| Circuit Clerk | Stephanie Crain |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 Illinois Ave., Mound City, IL 62963 |
| Phone | (618) 748-9300 |
| Fax | (618) 748-9329 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Online Access to Pulaski County Court Records
Judici provides free online case search for Pulaski County court records. Use it to search by party name, attorney, or case number without visiting Mound City. Results show the case type, filing date, parties, and any scheduled court dates. Civil, criminal, traffic, and family case records all appear in Judici when available for Pulaski County.
Search by name or case number to find civil, criminal, traffic, and family cases. Judici is free and covers Pulaski County and most other Illinois counties in its database.
For appellate cases, re:SearchIL gives free access to Illinois Supreme Court and appellate records filed since April 2025. If a Pulaski County case was appealed, you may find it there. The Illinois Courts interactive map lists all courts in the state with clerk details and courthouse addresses for easy reference.
Types of Cases in Pulaski County
The Pulaski County Circuit Court handles civil suits, criminal cases, traffic violations, family law matters, and probate cases. Civil cases include small claims (up to $10,000), contract disputes, and personal injury suits. Small claims go through a simplified track with a faster resolution. Criminal cases split into misdemeanors handled at the county level and felonies that go through the full circuit court process. All of these generate files kept by the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk.
Family court records include divorce, child custody and support, adoption, and guardianship proceedings. Most family records are public, but adoption files and matters involving minor defendants are sealed under Illinois law. Traffic records include moving violations, DUI charges, and driver's license actions. Probate records handle estates, wills, and court-appointed guardians for adults unable to manage their affairs. The clerk's office in Mound City stores all of these.
Juvenile delinquency records are sealed. Illinois law does not allow public access to them regardless of the request.
Requesting Copies of Pulaski County Court Records
The quickest way to get copies is to visit the clerk's office at 500 Illinois Ave. in Mound City. Give staff the case number or the name of a party to the case. They will pull the file and make copies. Standard copies charge a per-page fee. Certified copies are more expensive and often required when submitting records to courts, agencies, or employers.
For mail requests, send a written letter to the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk, 500 Illinois Ave., Mound City, IL 62963. Include the case number or party names, a description of what documents you need, and payment for copy fees. Call (618) 748-9300 first to confirm the current fee rate. Mail requests take longer to process than in-person visits and are handled as volume allows.
Parties to active Pulaski County cases can file documents electronically through eFileIL, the statewide e-filing system. This is for active filings, not record requests. If you are a party to a pending case, your electronic filing service provider may give you access to documents in the file.
If you believe a record is being improperly withheld, you have the right to submit a formal request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act at 5 ILCS 140/. The clerk must respond within five business days. Most public court records don't need a FOIA request, but this option is there if you need it.
Pulaski County in the 1st Judicial Circuit
Pulaski County is part of the 1st Judicial Circuit, one of the larger circuits in southern Illinois. The 1st Circuit includes Alexander, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, and Williamson counties. Judges rotate through these counties and hear cases at each courthouse. If a Pulaski County case involved a change of venue, the records may be at another county clerk's office within the circuit.
The Illinois Courts website has contact information for every clerk in the state, including Pulaski County. For current case schedules and hearing dates, check Judici first. For specific file information, call the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk at (618) 748-9300.
Free Legal Resources for Pulaski County
Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO) is free. It provides plain-language legal guides, forms, and document builders for civil, family, housing, and criminal matters. The site is available any time and is tailored to Illinois law and procedures, including those used in the 1st Judicial Circuit.
Illinois Court Help runs a free phone service at (833) 411-1121, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Staff can answer questions about court procedures, forms, and how to find records. They don't give legal advice but can point you toward resources specific to Pulaski County courts.
Free downloadable court forms for civil, family, small claims, and other case types are at the Illinois Courts forms page. The Illinois State Records Act at 5 ILCS 160/ sets retention periods for court records. Most civil records are kept for many years, so older Pulaski County case files should still be retrievable from the clerk's office in Mound City.
Public Access Under the Clerk of Courts Act
The Clerk of Courts Act at 705 ILCS 105/ spells out what every circuit clerk in Illinois must do. These duties include maintaining case indexes, collecting filing fees, issuing court process, and preserving all filed documents. The Pulaski County Circuit Clerk must comply with these requirements. Public access to non-sealed records is a legal duty. You have the right to walk into the clerk's office in Mound City, provide a name or case number, and receive assistance with finding that record. Only records sealed by court order or statute are off limits.
Cities in Pulaski County
All towns and communities in Pulaski County file court cases through the Circuit Court in Mound City. The clerk's office handles filings from across the county.
Mound City is the county seat. Other communities include Grand Chain and Ullin. None of these places reach the 100,000 population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.