Moultrie County Warrant Records

Moultrie County warrant records are held by the Circuit Court Clerk and served by the Sheriff's Office in Sullivan, Illinois. This county has about 14,400 residents and is part of the 6th Judicial Circuit, District 5. The sheriff runs a most wanted list with photos and details of people with active warrants, and the Judici system covers court case records going back to 1990. Searching for warrants in Moultrie County can be done online through Judici, by calling the Circuit Clerk at (217) 728-4622, or by visiting the courthouse at 10 S. Main Street in Sullivan.

Moultrie County Circuit Court Clerk

Christa Helmuth is the Circuit Clerk for Moultrie County. The office is at 10 S. Main Street, Suite 7, Sullivan, IL 61951. Hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Call (217) 728-4622 for case questions. The fax number is (217) 728-7833. The Moultrie County Circuit Clerk website has information about court services and public record access.

The clerk keeps all court case files in Moultrie County, including criminal, traffic, and civil matters. Public court records for cases beginning in 1990 can be found on the Judici system. Under 725 ILCS 5/107-1, a warrant of arrest is a written order from a court that tells a peace officer to arrest a specific person. When a judge issues a warrant in Moultrie County, the clerk records it in the case file. Bench warrants are common and come out when a person fails to show up for court. Arrest warrants start with a formal complaint. Both types stay in the system until a judge acts on them.

Moultrie County Sheriff Most Wanted

The Moultrie County Sheriff's Office is run by Sheriff Gary Carroll. The office is at 1505 W. Hagerman St., Sullivan, IL 61951. Call (217) 728-4386 for warrant questions. You can email tips to reportacrime@moultriesheriff.com.

The sheriff's office posts a most wanted list that includes photos, dates of birth, physical descriptions, warrant issue dates, charges, and last known locations. This list is updated regularly and is one of the best tools for checking who has active warrants in Moultrie County. The sheriff's office also handles civil process of warrants, mittimus orders, and orders of protection. If you have a tip about someone on the most wanted list, call the sheriff or use the email address to report it.

The Illinois Courts homepage shown below can help you find additional resources for Moultrie County warrant records and court information.

From this page, you can find the circuit court directory and other resources that cover Moultrie County courts.

Note: The Moultrie County Sheriff's most wanted list includes photos and last known locations of people with active warrants.

Search Moultrie County Records Online

The Moultrie County Judici case search covers court records from 1990 to the present. You can search by name or case number. The system shows docket entries, case status, and filing dates. If a warrant was issued in a case, it may show as a docket entry in the record. This tool is free and works for criminal, traffic, and civil cases in Moultrie County.

The 6th Circuit Court website also has information about Moultrie County court services. For a statewide search, the Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification offers the CHIRP system. A name-based check costs $16 for paper or $10 for electronic results. Under 725 ILCS 5/107-9, arrest warrants are sent to all peace officers in Illinois. A Moultrie County warrant can be served by any officer in the state.

Illinois Warrant Search Resources

The Illinois Department of Corrections keeps a public list of wanted fugitives. Call the tip line at (877) 795-4519. The IDOC Offender Search is free and shows if someone is in state custody.

Under 725 ILCS 5/108-6, search warrants must be served within 96 hours. They become void after that. Arrest warrants and bench warrants in Moultrie County do not expire. They stay active until a judge recalls them or the person turns themselves in. If you think you have a warrant in Moultrie County, talk to a lawyer before going to the courthouse. The Illinois Courts website can help you find legal aid resources in your area.

Nearby Counties

Moultrie County borders these counties in east-central Illinois. Warrant records are kept by the county where the case was filed, so check the right location before searching.