Access Logan County Warrant Records

Logan County warrant records are managed by the Circuit Court Clerk at the courthouse in Lincoln, Illinois. With a population of about 27,538, Logan County is part of the 11th Judicial Circuit, District 4. You can search for warrants through the Judici online case search system for records after 1990, by calling Circuit Clerk Kelly Elias at (217) 735-2376, or by visiting the courthouse at 601 Broadway Street. Criminal record searches cost $5.00 per year and older records from before 1990 must be requested by mail or fax.

Logan County Circuit Court Records

Circuit Clerk Kelly Elias manages all court records for Logan County. The office address is P.O. Box 158, Lincoln, IL 62656. The courthouse is at 601 Broadway Street, Lincoln, IL 62656. Phone is (217) 735-2376 and fax is (217) 732-1231. Hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The main entrance is on the McLean Street side. Under 725 ILCS 5/107-1, a warrant of arrest is a written order from a court telling a peace officer to arrest someone. All warrants in Logan County are issued by judges in the 11th Judicial Circuit.

The Logan County Circuit Clerk's primary job is to establish, maintain, and keep all records of the court and the official court seal. For post-1990 cases, you can search records online through the Judici system. For pre-1990 records, you need to send a request by mail or fax. Criminal record searches cost $5.00 per year searched. No personal checks are accepted. Payment must be sent with the request or made before the search starts.

The Logan County government portal is shown below. This site has links to all county departments and services.

From this page, you can access the Circuit Clerk, Sheriff, and other offices that handle warrant records in Logan County.

Search Logan County Warrant Records Online

The Judici case search system provides online access to Logan County court records filed after 1990. You can search by name or case number. The tool covers criminal, civil, and traffic cases. Warrants may show up as docket entries in case files. This is the easiest way to check for warrant records in Logan County from home.

To request a criminal record search for older files, fax or write to the clerk's office with the full name (including middle initial) and date of birth. The cost is $5.00 per year searched. Logan County also has records in the Illinois Secretary of State Archives, which holds older documents that may be of interest for research purposes. Remote hearings are available for certain case types in Logan County.

The Logan County Circuit Clerk page shown below has information about court services, filing, and record searches.

This page covers court services, fees, and how to request records from the Logan County Circuit Clerk.

Note: Logan County charges $5.00 per year for criminal record searches and does not accept personal checks.

Logan County Sheriff Warrant Services

The Logan County Sheriff's Office handles warrant service throughout the county. Contact the sheriff through the main county website for warrant questions. When a judge issues a warrant, the sheriff's deputies carry it out. The sheriff is part of the Logan County government structure.

Under 725 ILCS 5/107-9, arrest warrants in Illinois must include the name, sex, date of birth, and charge. The warrant is sent to all peace officers in the state. A Logan County warrant can be served by any law enforcement agency in Illinois. Bench warrants are the most common type. They come from missed court dates and stay active until a judge recalls them.

The screenshot below shows the Logan County Sheriff's Office page.

You can reach the Logan County Sheriff through this page for questions about warrant service and law enforcement in the county.

State Resources for Logan County Warrants

The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification runs CHIRP for criminal history checks. A name search costs $16 (paper) or $10 (electronic). These results may show arrests tied to warrants in Logan County. The IDOC fugitives list covers parole and probation violators. Call (877) 795-4519 to report tips.

Under 725 ILCS 5/108-3, search warrants need a complaint under oath with probable cause. Per 725 ILCS 5/108-6, search warrants expire after 96 hours. Arrest warrants and bench warrants in Logan County do not expire. The Illinois State Appellate Defender's Office has details on clearing eligible records. The Illinois Courts website has a full directory of circuit court clerks including Logan County.

Warrant Types in Logan County

Logan County courts issue bench warrants, arrest warrants, and search warrants. Bench warrants are the most frequent type. A judge signs one when someone does not show up for court. It gives police the authority to arrest that person and bring them before the judge. These warrants stay on file in Logan County until the court takes action.

Arrest warrants come from criminal complaints backed by probable cause. Search warrants let officers search a specific place for evidence. Search warrants in Logan County expire after 96 hours under state law. Arrest warrants and bench warrants have no time limit. They remain active until a judge recalls them or the person is picked up by law enforcement.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Logan County. Each county keeps its own warrant records, so make sure you are searching in the right place.