Washington County Warrant Records

Washington County warrant records are managed by the Circuit Court Clerk in Nashville, Illinois. This county has a population of about 13,465 and sits in the southern part of the state. Andrea L. Renken serves as the circuit clerk. You can search for active warrants by calling the clerk at 618-327-4800 (Ext. 305), contacting the sheriff at 618-327-8273, or visiting the courthouse at 125 E. Elm Street in Nashville. The Judici online system also handles case searches and payments for Washington County.

Washington County Circuit Clerk Records

The Washington County Circuit Clerk keeps all court records for the county. Andrea L. Renken is the clerk. The office is at 125 E. Elm Street, Nashville, Illinois 62263. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 618-327-4800 (Ext. 305) for questions or fax 618-327-3583. Under 725 ILCS 5/107-1, a warrant of arrest is a written order from a court directed to a peace officer commanding them to arrest a person. All warrants in Washington County come from the circuit court.

The clerk's office handles case files for criminal, civil, traffic, and family matters. Each of these can produce warrants when a person misses court or violates an order. Bench warrants are the most common type in Washington County. A complete list of court fees is available on the circuit clerk's website for common filings. The office also provides E-Plea and E-Pay services through Judici, which lets you enter a plea and make payments online for eligible cases.

The Washington County government portal below provides access to county departments including the circuit clerk and sheriff.

From this page, you can navigate to the clerk's office, sheriff, and other county services for Washington County.

Washington County Sheriff Warrants

The Washington County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for the county. Sheriff Ross Schultze was elected in 2022. The phone number is 618-327-8273. Detective Brent Klingeman handles investigations. The sheriff's office is in Nashville, IL. Under 725 ILCS 5/107-9, an arrest warrant must include the name, sex, date of birth, and the nature of the charge. Warrants are sent to all peace officers in Illinois.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office website features public requests for help on active cases, incident reports, community notices, and deputy recognition. If you need to check for an active warrant in Washington County, calling the sheriff at 618-327-8273 is one of the fastest ways to get an answer. Accident reports are available through BuyCrash.com, where you can enter the information from the officer and view or print your report without going back to the office.

The Washington County Circuit Clerk page shown below provides direct access to court record search tools and fee schedules.

Use this page to search for case information, check court fees, and find filing details for Washington County.

Note: Washington County accident reports are available online through BuyCrash.com without visiting the sheriff's office.

Search Washington County Warrants Online

The Judici system provides online case search for Washington County. You can search by name, case number, or ticket number. The site shows case status and docket entries. A warrant may appear as a docket entry if one was issued. Some cases are eligible for online plea and payment through the system. The search is free and does not need a login.

Online records may not show the most recent filings. For confirmed warrant status in Washington County, call the clerk at 618-327-4800 or the sheriff at 618-327-8273. Under 725 ILCS 5/108-6, search warrants must be served within 96 hours or they become void. Bench warrants and arrest warrants do not have this time limit. They stay active in Washington County until the court recalls them.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office page below provides information about law enforcement services and community resources.

This page connects to the sheriff's various services, including warrant inquiries and civil process for Washington County.

State Resources for Washington County

The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification runs CHIRP for criminal history checks. A name search costs $16 for paper or $10 electronic. The Illinois Department of Corrections keeps a fugitive list. Call (877) 795-4519 to report tips. The IDOC Offender Search is free and shows if someone is in state custody.

Under 725 ILCS 5/108-3, search warrants need a written complaint under oath with probable cause. The Illinois State Appellate Defender's Office has details about clearing old records. Not all cases qualify, but the rules are explained for Washington County and all Illinois counties.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Washington County. Warrants must be looked up in the county where the case was filed. Check where the arrest or incident took place to find the right county.