White County Warrant Records

White County warrant records are managed by the Circuit Court Clerk and the Sheriff's Office in Carmi, Illinois. This county has a population of about 13,221 and is part of the 2nd Judicial Circuit, District 5. Kelly L. Fulkerson serves as the circuit clerk. You can check for active warrants by calling the clerk at 618-382-2321, the sheriff at 618-382-5321, or by visiting the White County Courthouse at 301 East Main St in Carmi. Online case viewing is also available through the county website.

White County Circuit Clerk Records

The White County Circuit Clerk keeps all court records for the county. Kelly L. Fulkerson is the clerk. The office is at 301 East Main St, Carmi, IL 62821. Mailing address is P.O. Box 310, Carmi, IL 62821. Hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and the office stays open through lunch. Call 618-382-2321 or fax 618-382-2322. Under 725 ILCS 5/107-1, a warrant of arrest is a written order from a court directed to a peace officer to arrest someone.

The clerk serves as the official recordkeeper for all court records and holds the court seal. The office provides administrative support to judges, collects fees, processes paperwork, and issues subpoenas and citations. Financial management duties include collecting and disbursing court-ordered fines, fees, and penalties. The clerk also manages jury duty, summons grand and petit jurors, and stores evidence from jury trials. All warrant records in White County are certified and prepared by this office if they are needed for appeals.

The White County government portal shown below provides access to county departments and services.

From this portal, you can navigate to the circuit clerk, sheriff, and other departments that handle warrant records in White County.

White County Sheriff Warrant Services

The White County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for the county. Sheriff Jordan Weiss was elected in 2022. He has over 11 years of law enforcement experience and previously served as a certified narcotics investigator with the Southern Illinois Drug Task Force. The sheriff's office phone is 618-382-5321, available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. For emergencies, call 911.

The White County Sheriff's Department provides patrol, criminal investigations, search and rescue, civil process, and adult detention services. Under 725 ILCS 5/107-9, arrest warrants must state the person's name, sex, date of birth, and the charge. Warrants go to all peace officers in Illinois, so a White County warrant can be served by any officer in the state. Accident reports are available through BuyCrash.com. Civil fees can be paid online through CourtMoney.com using form 147102. The sheriff's fee is $35.00 plus $1.00 per mile.

The White County Circuit Clerk page below shows court record access and filing information.

Use this page for court record searches, e-filing, and payment options in White County.

Note: White County accepts e-filing for all criminal, civil, and quasi-criminal cases.

Search White County Warrants Online

The White County online case viewing tool lets you check case information from home. You can also pay traffic tickets online through the circuit clerk's website or by phone at 1-877-222-4668 using form number 131303. E-filing has been available for criminal cases since March 1, 2020 and has been required for civil cases since January 1, 2018. Zoom court is available when approved by the presiding judge, but a motion must be filed at least one week before the hearing.

For confirmed warrant status in White County, call the clerk at 618-382-2321 or the sheriff at 618-382-5321. Online records may not show the latest updates. Under 725 ILCS 5/108-6, search warrants must be served within 96 hours. Bench warrants and arrest warrants in White County do not have this time limit and stay active until the court recalls them. It is your responsibility to keep your address current with the clerk's office. Cell phones are not allowed in the courtroom.

The White County Sheriff's portal below provides additional law enforcement information and contact details.

This portal has information about the sheriff's services, civil process fees, and community resources for White County.

Illinois Resources for White County

The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification runs CHIRP for criminal history checks. A name search costs $16 paper or $10 electronic. The Illinois Department of Corrections posts a fugitive list. Call (877) 795-4519 for tips. Under 725 ILCS 5/108-3, search warrants need a complaint under oath with probable cause.

The Illinois State Appellate Defender's Office has information on clearing old records. The clerk's office does not provide legal advice. If you have a warrant in White County, consulting with a lawyer is recommended. Juvenile Abuse and Neglect hearings are held on Wednesday afternoons in person at the White County Courthouse.

Nearby Counties

These counties border White County. Warrants must be searched through the county where the court issued them. Check the location of the arrest or incident to find the right county.