Access Kendall County Criminal Court Records
Kendall County criminal court records are held by the Circuit Court Clerk in Yorkville and can be searched online through Judici.com and the statewide re:SearchIL portal. This page covers how to find and request criminal case records in Kendall County, Illinois.
Kendall County Criminal Court Records Quick Facts
Kendall County Circuit Court Clerk
The Circuit Court Clerk for Kendall County is Matthew Prochaska. His office is at 807 West John Street, Yorkville, IL 60560-0259. Call 630/553-4183 or fax 630/553-4964. The clerk's website is at co.kendall.il.us/circuitclerk. Kendall County is part of the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit, which also includes Kane County.
The clerk's office maintains all criminal case files for the county, covering felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic offenses. Staff can look up a case by name or number, provide plain copies of documents, and issue certified dispositions. Certified dispositions are the official court record of how a case ended and are often required for background checks and licensing. Viewing records is free; certified copies carry a fee.
Kendall County has grown quickly over the past two decades, adding tens of thousands of residents. That growth means the clerk's office handles a larger volume of cases than you might expect from a county this size. If you are looking for a recent case, the online tools below will likely find it. For older archived records, calling 630/553-4183 first is the smartest move.
Online Search for Kendall County Criminal Cases
Kendall County participates in Judici.com for online case access. Judici is used by 82 Illinois counties and allows free name or case-number searches. Go to judici.com and select Kendall County. Results show the charge, parties to the case, hearing dates, and the final disposition. For most criminal case types filed in Kendall County, Judici is the fastest way to check case status without a trip to Yorkville.
The re:SearchIL statewide portal is a second online option. It opened for free public access on May 1, 2025. Visit researchil.tylerhost.net and search by name or case number. The portal can return Kendall County criminal case summaries, docket entries, and some filed documents. It is useful for getting a quick overview before you decide whether to request copies from the clerk's office.
The re:SearchIL portal below covers Kendall County criminal case records along with circuits across Illinois.
Check re:SearchIL first to confirm a case number or review the docket, then contact the Kendall County clerk at 630/553-4183 if you need certified copies or the full file.
What Is in a Kendall County Criminal Court Record
A criminal court file in Kendall County starts with the charging document, whether that is a complaint, an information, or a grand jury indictment. From there it includes all motions and orders filed by both parties, any continuance dates, the judge assigned to the case, and the final disposition. Felony files also have sentencing orders. If a defendant was placed on probation or supervision, those conditions are in the file as well.
Illinois law makes most criminal court records public. Under 705 ILCS 105, court records are open for inspection at no charge. The Court Record and Document Accessibility Act (705 ILCS 86) backs that up with a presumption that records are accessible. Both statutes apply to Kendall County and every other circuit in the state.
Some records are restricted. Juvenile cases are sealed by law. Expunged records are cleared from the public file by court order. Adult cases sealed by a judge are not open to the public. Grand jury materials are never part of the public court record. Social Security numbers and financial data are always redacted. Illinois courts are not subject to FOIA, so you cannot use that process to request Kendall County court records. The statutes listed above are what control access.
Illinois State Police Criminal History Checks
The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification keeps a statewide conviction database under 20 ILCS 2635. ISP BOI records include Kendall County convictions along with every other Illinois county. A name-based check will return conviction records from across the state. A fingerprint check is more accurate and used when there is a need to match records precisely to one individual.
ISP BOI is at 260 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432, phone 815/740-5160. The main information page is at isp.illinois.gov/BureauOfIdentification. Individuals can check their own criminal history at no charge through the ISP Access and Review program. Employer and third-party checks carry a fee and require proper authorization.
The ISP Bureau of Identification page shown here explains criminal history services and how to get records that span Kendall County and the full state.
When you need a complete conviction history rather than a single Kendall County case file, ISP BOI is the place to go.
eFileIL and the Illinois Courts Website
The eFileIL portal at efile.illinoiscourts.gov handles electronic filing for Illinois courts including those in Kendall County. Attorneys use it to submit motions, appearances, and other documents in active cases. It is not a public search tool. If you are a party to an ongoing criminal case in Kendall County and have an attorney, they will use eFileIL to file on your behalf.
The Illinois Courts website is the state-level resource for circuit court information. You can find the Circuit Clerks Directory there, which lists current contact data for the Kendall County clerk and all others across the state's 23 circuits. The site also covers court rules, procedures, and how the circuit court system in Illinois is organized.
The eFileIL portal below handles electronic document submission for Kendall County and other Illinois circuits.
This portal is for active case participants and attorneys rather than the general public. For record searches, use Judici or re:SearchIL instead.
Legal Help for Kendall County Residents
Illinois Legal Aid Online at illinoislegalaid.org has free guides for Kendall County residents on criminal records, expungement, record sealing, and how to read a court file. The site also lists legal clinics and referral services available in the area. It is a solid first stop if you are unsure where to begin.
Illinois Court Help at ilcourthelp.gov is the state's self-help site for people going to court without a lawyer. It covers what to expect in the criminal court process and how to work with the clerk's office. Useful for Kendall County residents who need to navigate the system without legal representation.
Federal criminal cases from the Kendall County area fall under the Northern District of Illinois. Federal case records are available through PACER at a small per-page fee. Federal cases are separate from Kendall County Circuit Court cases and involve entirely different charges and procedures.
Cities in Kendall County
No city in Kendall County has a population above 50,000. Yorkville is the county seat. Oswego and Plano are other communities in the county. All criminal cases from across Kendall County are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk at 807 West John Street in Yorkville, regardless of which community the case originated in.
Naperville, which borders Kendall County to the north, is located in DuPage County and has its own court records through the DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk. Joliet, the largest city in nearby Will County, also has its own records system. If you are unsure which county a case was filed in, Judici or re:SearchIL can help you confirm before you contact a clerk's office.
Nearby Illinois Counties
Each county neighboring Kendall keeps its own criminal court records. Use the links below to find the clerk's office and online access options for nearby counties.