Find Rock Island County Court Docket Records

Rock Island County court docket records are filed and maintained by the 14th Judicial Circuit Court Clerk, covering cases from civil disputes and criminal proceedings to family law matters across this western Illinois county along the Mississippi River. This guide walks you through how to search and access those records.

Rock Island County Circuit Court Clerk

Tammy Weikert is the Circuit Court Clerk for Rock Island County. The clerk's office keeps all official court docket records for cases filed in the 14th Judicial Circuit. The mailing address is P.O. Box 5230, Rock Island, IL 61201-5230. For in-person visits, the courthouse is at 1317 3rd Avenue in Rock Island. The office handles requests for case information, document copies, and certified record orders.

The 14th Judicial Circuit serves Rock Island County. The circuit court handles the full range of case types: civil, criminal, family law, probate, small claims, and traffic. If you are looking for a specific case, having the party's full name or a case number makes the search much faster. The clerk's staff can assist you in person or by phone during regular business hours.

Searching the Rock Island County Court Docket Online

Illinois provides several free tools for searching court dockets. The primary statewide option is re:SearchIL, the official Illinois court document repository. It opened to the public on May 1, 2025, and is free to use. You do not need an account or a login. The portal covers reviewing court documents and an expanding set of trial court filings.

Another strong option is Judici.com. This third-party platform provides free docket access for 82 Illinois counties. Rock Island County may be included. The site lets you search by party name, case number, or attorney. Results show case type, filing date, and upcoming court dates. It is worth checking before making a trip to the courthouse.

The Rock Island County clerk's website at rockislandcounty.org may also have a local search portal. The site has had access issues at times, so if it is unavailable, fall back to the statewide tools or call the clerk's office directly. The Illinois Courts website keeps a current directory of all 102 county clerks, organized by district and circuit.

Rock Island County Court Docket: What Records Are Available

The Rock Island County court docket includes records from civil cases, criminal cases, family court proceedings, and traffic matters. Civil cases cover everything from small claims (under $10,000) to large commercial disputes. Criminal dockets list charges, scheduled hearings, plea entries, and sentencing information. Family cases include divorce filings, custody disputes, and orders of protection.

Not all records are open to the public. Illinois law restricts remote online access for several case types. Eviction cases, family cases, foreclosure matters, guardianship, probate, small claims, traffic violations, and orders of protection cannot be accessed remotely. You can still view these records in person at the clerk's office, but they do not appear in online portals. Juvenile cases, adoptions, and sealed or expunged records are never available to the public, either online or in person.

For cases that are open, the docket shows each filing date, the document type, and any court rulings or orders. This gives you a complete timeline of the case from first filing to final disposition.

The Illinois Courts homepage, shown here, provides the central gateway for court docket access across all 102 Illinois counties, including Rock Island.

From this portal, you can navigate to the 14th Circuit resources and find direct links to Rock Island County court docket tools.

E-Filing Court Documents in Rock Island County

Illinois requires electronic filing for civil cases through the state's eFileIL system. You can access it at efile.illinoiscourts.gov. There are 17 approved Electronic Filing Service Providers. You pick one, set up an account, and use it to submit documents to Rock Island County Circuit Court. The system routes your filing to the correct court automatically.

Self-represented litigants can find help through the Illinois Courts e-services page at illinoiscourts.gov. This page explains each step in plain language, from choosing an EFSP to tracking the status of a filed document. If you are not sure whether your case type requires e-filing, ask the clerk's office before you submit anything.

Requesting Copies of Rock Island Court Records

Certified copies of Rock Island County court records can be obtained at the courthouse, 1317 3rd Avenue in Rock Island. Bring the case number and a valid ID. If you prefer to request by mail, send a written request to P.O. Box 5230, Rock Island, IL 61201-5230. Include the case number, the names of the parties, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Fees apply for certified copies. Call 309-558-3538 to confirm current pricing before you mail a payment. Non-certified copies for personal use typically cost less. Public terminals at the courthouse let you view case files and docket entries at no charge if you only need to review records without getting a printed copy.

The Illinois Legal Aid Online guide walks through the full process for getting court record copies. It is a useful reference if this is your first time requesting records or if you run into a problem with an online search.

The circuit court clerks directory, shown below, lists every Illinois circuit clerk by district and circuit, including the 14th Circuit serving Rock Island County.

This directory is updated by the Illinois Supreme Court and is the most reliable source for current contact information for the Rock Island County clerk's office.

Cities in Rock Island County

Rock Island County includes several communities in the Quad Cities metro area. No cities in the county currently exceed the 50,000 population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.

Major cities in the county include Moline (approximately 42,000 residents) and Rock Island (approximately 36,000 residents), along with East Moline, Milan, Silvis, and Carbon Cliff. All fall under Rock Island County Circuit Court jurisdiction for local filings.

Nearby Counties

Rock Island County borders the following Illinois counties, each served by its own circuit court clerk.