Our mission is to serve the public in a timely and cost-effective manner while providing all court records, services, and information with efficiency and professionalism.
Kristen Bayer
Circuit Clerk
Phone: (618) 997-1301
E-mail: kbayer@williamsoncountycc.org
Records Request: records-backgroundrequest@williamsoncountycc.org
About Us
The Clerk of the Circuit Court is an Illinois constitutional officer elected by the citizens of Williamson County. The Office of the Circuit Clerk maintains the official records for the court system and receives the court documents for filing for both civil and criminal cases. This office is also responsible for entering all court ordered child support and maintaining records of any files actively disbursing payments.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court certifies and prepares records on appeal when cases are appealed from the Circuit Court trial level to the Appellate Court. This office also collects fees, fines, restitution and then distributes those monies on a monthly basis to the county, state, municipalities or proper recipients. If you have any questions feel free to ask anyone in the office for assistance.
Hours & Holidays
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Williamson County Circuit Clerk’s Office is closed on Federal and State holidays by order of the Chief Judge of the First Judicial Circuit.
Holidays Observed:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Lincoln’s Birthday
- Washington’s Birthday (Observed)
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day (Observed)
- Veteran’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day
Day Following Thanksgiving Day - Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day (Observed)
Directions
The Williamson County Courthouse is located in Marion, Illinois at 200 W. Jefferson Street. The Traffic Division of the Circuit Clerk’s Office is located on the first floor of the Courthouse. The public entrance for the Traffic Division is on the North side of the Courthouse. The remaining divisions of the Circuit Clerk’s Office are located on the second floor of the Courthouse. The public entrance for these divisions is on the South side of the building.
Contact Us
Note: The Circuit Clerk’s Office by Law is not allowed to advise anyone on legal matters.
To request records please contact: records-backgroundrequest@williamsoncountycc.org
Case Type
Number + Extension
Appeals
Expungements
Chancery/Foreclosure
Child Support
Divorce/Family
Criminal misdemeanor
Domestic Violence
Adoptions
Juvenile
Evictions
Order of Protection
Miscellaneous Remedy
Probate/Guardianship
Small Claims
Traffic
Additional Information
For more information, please visit the following resources:
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