Henry County Court Docket Records
Henry County court docket records are kept by Circuit Court Clerk Terilyn Kuster Motley at the courthouse in Cambridge, covering civil, criminal, family, and other cases filed in the 14th Judicial Circuit. This page explains how to find, search, and request those records.
Henry County Quick Facts
Henry County Circuit Court Clerk
Terilyn Kuster Motley is the Circuit Court Clerk for Henry County. The clerk's office at 307 W. Center Street in Cambridge is responsible for maintaining all court docket records in the county. Every case filing, motion, order, and judgment entered by the court goes into the official record kept by this office. If you need to find a case or get copies of documents, the clerk's office is the right place to go.
The 14th Judicial Circuit covers Henry County along with Rock Island County, with each county having its own clerk's office and staff. Cases filed in Henry County are handled locally in Cambridge. No confirmed county website is available at this time; the best resource for current contact details and links is the state circuit court directory. You can call the office directly during normal business hours to ask about case availability and document requests.
| Clerk | Terilyn Kuster Motley |
|---|---|
| Address | 307 W. Center Street, Cambridge, IL 61238 |
| Phone | 309-937-3752 |
| Fax | 309-937-3990 |
| Circuit | 14th Judicial Circuit |
| Directory | Illinois Circuit Court Clerks Directory |
Searching the Henry County Court Docket Online
Illinois provides several ways to search court docket records. Online options are fast and free for many counties. In-person access at the courthouse lets you read the full case file and order certified copies. Knowing which option fits your needs will save you time and effort.
Judici.com is a free third-party portal that covers 82 Illinois counties, and Henry County is among those served. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney name without signing up for an account. The results show case type, docket entries, and filing dates. This is a practical first step when you want to confirm whether a case exists in Henry County before contacting the clerk's office.
The state's official repository, re:SearchIL, opened free public access on May 1, 2025. It covers reviewing court records and a wide range of trial court filings statewide. No account is needed. Under Illinois law, several case types are excluded from remote access: family matters, small claims, probate, foreclosure, eviction, guardianship, traffic, and orders of protection. For those, you need to go in person to the clerk's office in Cambridge.
The Illinois Courts website lists all circuit court clerks by district and circuit. The 14th Circuit page has current contact information for Henry County. This is the most reliable source for up-to-date clerk details since county contact info can change between election cycles.
What the Henry County Docket Contains
The Henry County court docket is a running log of everything that happens in a case from the moment it is filed to final resolution. Civil cases in the docket include money judgments, property disputes, contract claims, and personal injury matters. Criminal cases range from petty offenses and misdemeanors to felony proceedings. Family law cases, such as dissolution of marriage, custody disputes, and child support matters, also appear in the Henry County record system.
Each docket entry records the date of the action, what happened, and any orders the judge signed. Reading the docket gives you a complete timeline of a case without needing to look at individual documents. For attorneys, this is useful for tracking deadlines. For the public, it shows whether a case was filed, dismissed, or resolved, and what the outcome was.
Some records are not public. Juvenile cases, adoptions, sealed records, and expunged filings are permanently restricted under Illinois law. Remote online access has its own set of limits: eviction, family, foreclosure, guardianship, probate, small claims, traffic, and orders of protection cases cannot be accessed remotely. You may still be able to view some of these in person at the Henry County courthouse, depending on the specific case and any court orders restricting access.
Statewide Court Docket Resources for Henry County
When local online access is limited, Illinois residents have strong statewide alternatives for Henry County court docket searches. These tools are free and do not require any special registration to use.
The Illinois Courts homepage below is the central gateway for court information statewide, including docket resources relevant to Henry County.
From this site you can reach the 14th Circuit directory page, find clerk contact information, and navigate to both re:SearchIL and the eFileIL portal.
The circuit court clerks directory on the Illinois Courts site is especially helpful for Henry County because no county-specific website has been confirmed. The clerks directory keeps information current and is updated when new clerks are elected or office details change. This is where you should start if you need to verify the current clerk's name, address, or contact number before making a call or mailing a request.
For plain-language help with the process, Illinois Legal Aid Online explains how to get copies of court records step by step. It covers what documents are public, what is restricted, how to file a request, and what to do if you run into problems. Most Henry County court records are open to the public under Illinois law; the guide helps you understand the exceptions.
E-Filing in Henry County Courts
Civil cases in Henry County must be filed electronically through the Illinois eFileIL system. Access it at efile.illinoiscourts.gov. You choose from 17 approved Electronic Filing Service Providers, create an account, and submit your documents through that provider. The system then routes the filing to the appropriate court in the 14th Judicial Circuit.
Self-represented filers can get guidance from the Illinois Courts self-represented litigants page at illinoiscourts.gov. This section walks through account setup, document preparation, and how to track the status of a submission. Criminal filings follow different rules than civil filings; call the clerk's office at 309-937-3752 to ask about current local procedures for criminal matters before you try to file.
Once filed through eFileIL, documents become part of the official Henry County court docket. The re:SearchIL portal shown here provides public access to those documents where remote access is permitted.
This free portal requires no account and allows you to search and view publicly available Henry County court docket entries and documents.
Getting Copies of Henry County Court Records
You can get copies of Henry County court docket records in person at 307 W. Center Street in Cambridge. The clerk's office staff can look up cases by name or number and make copies while you wait, depending on workload. For mail requests, include the case number, names of the parties, the specific documents you need, and a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want copies returned by mail.
Copy fees vary by page count and document type. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. Call 309-937-3752 before sending a mail request to confirm current fees and accepted payment methods. The office can also tell you whether your case is searchable through Judici or re:SearchIL, which may save you the trouble of a mail request if you only need basic case information.
Public terminals at the Henry County courthouse let you view records at no cost as long as you do not need a printed or certified version. This is a good option if you just want to read through a docket or review documents without paying copy fees.
Cities in Henry County
Henry County's county seat is Cambridge, with a population of approximately 2,000 residents. Kewanee, the county's largest city, has a population of roughly 12,000. Neither city exceeds the 50,000 threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.
Other communities in Henry County include Geneseo, Bishop Hill, Annawan, Atkinson, Coal Valley, and Orion. All of these municipalities file court cases with the Henry County Circuit Court Clerk at 307 W. Center Street in Cambridge under the 14th Judicial Circuit.
Nearby Counties
Henry County is bordered by several other Illinois counties, each with its own circuit court clerk and courthouse. Check where your case events occurred or where you reside to determine which county has jurisdiction.