Search Bond County Family Court Records
Bond County family court records are filed and stored at the Circuit Clerk's office in Greenville, Illinois. These case files cover divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, child support orders, and other domestic relations matters. You can look up Bond County court records for free through the Judici online portal, or visit the courthouse in person. The clerk handles all record requests and can make copies of filings, orders, and judgments. Bond County is a smaller county, so in-person visits tend to be quick and straightforward.
Bond County Quick Facts
Bond County Circuit Clerk Office
The Bond County Circuit Clerk manages all court records for the county. The office is at the Bond County Courthouse in Greenville. This is where you go to file new cases, get copies of existing records, and look up family court case information. Staff at the clerk's office can search by case number or party name.
For most people, a trip to the courthouse is the fastest way to get what you need. Bring your case number if you have it. If not, give the clerk a name and approximate date range, and they can search their system. In a county the size of Bond, wait times are usually short. You can also send requests by mail. Include the case details and a check for the copy fees.
Online Search for Bond County Records
Bond County participates in the Judici case search system. Judici is free for public use. It covers 82 Illinois counties and gives access to case docket entries, hearing dates, party names, and basic case information. To search Bond County records, go to the Judici website, select Bond County from the list, and enter a name or case number.
Online search results show what has happened in a case but may not include the full text of court documents. You will see docket entries that note when motions were filed, when hearings took place, and what the judge ordered. To read the actual documents, you may need to request copies from the clerk or use the Re:SearchIL portal, which hosts documents filed through the state's e-filing system. Re:SearchIL charges $0.10 per page with a $3 cap per document.
The Illinois Courts homepage provides links to all circuit clerk offices and court search tools across the state.
From this page, you can find court directories, e-filing tools, and self-help guides for family law cases.
Note: Online records may not be complete for older cases that were filed before the e-filing system started.
Fees for Bond County Court Copies
Fees for copies of family court records in Bond County follow the statewide schedule under 705 ILCS 105. The first page is $2. Pages two through twenty are $0.50 each. After that, each page costs $0.25. Certified copies cost an extra $6 per document.
If you ask the clerk to search for a record without a case number, there may be a search fee of up to $6 per year searched. Viewing case info online through Judici is free. You only pay for paper copies or certified documents.
What Bond County Family Records Include
Family court records in Bond County can include several types of documents. Divorce cases contain the original petition, any financial disclosures, parenting plans, and the final dissolution judgment. Custody cases have allocation of parental responsibilities orders, parenting time schedules, and modification requests. Child support cases include income information and payment orders.
Under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5), all divorce and family law cases in Bond County follow state rules for filing and procedure. The act covers everything from how to serve papers to how judges decide custody. Case files reflect each step in that process.
Some records are restricted. Juvenile cases and adoption files are not public. Sealed or expunged records will not appear in searches. Financial data like bank accounts and Social Security numbers are typically redacted from public copies.
Bond County Legal Resources
Illinois Legal Aid Online has free guides on divorce, custody, and child support in Illinois. The site walks you through the process step by step. If you need help filling out court forms, the Illinois Court Help portal offers live chat support.
E-filing is now required for most civil cases in Illinois, including family law cases. You can file through eFileIL. If you are filing a new family case or responding to one in Bond County, you will likely use this system.
Note: Self-represented parties can get free help with forms and procedures through the Illinois Court Help chat service.
Public Access to Bond County Court Files
Most court records in Bond County are public. Under 5 ILCS 160, the State Records Act, anyone has the right to access public records unless a law says otherwise. You do not need to be involved in the case to view it. Go to the clerk's office, give a name or case number, and the staff will pull the file for you.
If you need to get records from Bond County but live far away, a mail request works well. Write to the Circuit Clerk at the Bond County Courthouse in Greenville, IL. Include as much detail as you can about the case, and send payment for any copies you need. The clerk will mail the copies back to you.
Nearby Counties
If the case you are looking for was filed in a different county, you will need to contact that county's Circuit Clerk. Here are some counties near Bond County: