DeKalb County Traffic Ticket Records

DeKalb County traffic ticket records are held at the Circuit Clerk's office in Sycamore. The county is part of the 23rd Judicial Circuit, which also includes Kendall County. With a population of about 100,700, DeKalb County has a tiered fine system for civil traffic cases. You can pay a ticket online through the Magnus ePay portal, by phone, by mail, or in person at the courthouse on West State Street. Lori Grubbs is the Circuit Clerk. This page has the steps to find your case, pay your fine, and understand your options for DeKalb County traffic ticket records.

DeKalb County Circuit Clerk

Lori Grubbs is the Circuit Clerk for DeKalb County. The courthouse is at 133 West State Street in Sycamore, IL 60178. For traffic and criminal cases, call 815-895-7138. For civil cases, call 815-895-7131. The fax number is 815-895-7140. You can email dekalbcircuitclerk@dekalbcounty.org with questions. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Illinois Courts directory page for DeKalb County lists contact details and court info.

Vicki Maurer is the Trial Court Administrator. She can be reached at 815-895-7160 during regular business hours. All civil documents in DeKalb County must be filed electronically. The 23rd Judicial Circuit has local rules that cover e-filing requirements and courthouse procedures. Read the courthouse etiquette guide before coming to court or attending via Zoom.

Pay DeKalb County Traffic Ticket Records

Online payments for DeKalb County traffic ticket records go through the Magnus ePay portal. The system is powered by JANO Technologies and runs around the clock. Allow four to five business days from the ticket date before trying to pay online. Your ticket needs time to get into the system. A convenience fee is charged for all online payments. The fee goes to the payment processor, not to the court. Click the fee schedule link on the portal to see the exact amount for your payment. Phone support is at 866-511-2892 during regular business hours.

There is one key rule: payment must be made at least two business days before your court date. If you pay after that, it may not be processed in time and you could still need to show up. When paying online, you need your driver's license number, which is on the ticket in the defendant section. You can also use your case number or citation number.

For in-person payments, go to the Circuit Clerk's office at 133 E. State Street in Sycamore. They accept cash, personal checks, and money orders. All payments must include the case number. Mail payments go to the same address. Include your case number on the check. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

DeKalb County Traffic Ticket Fine Amounts

DeKalb County uses a tiered system for civil traffic cases. The City of DeKalb tickets and citations page spells out the options. All state traffic citation payments are handled by the DeKalb County Circuit Clerk, not the city. You have three choices for civil cases that can be resolved before the court date.

Option one is to plead guilty and pay $120. If the charge is speeding 21 to 30 mph over the limit, the fine goes up to $140. The conviction gets reported to the Secretary of State and goes on your driving record. Option two lets you avoid a conviction. You plead guilty and register for the Driver Safety Program. The cost is $185, and it is non-refundable. If you were speeding 21 to 30 mph over, add $20 for a total of $205. If you finish the program, the conviction does not go on your record. Option three is to plead not guilty and ask for a hearing before a judge.

Criminal traffic violations like DUI under 625 ILCS 5/11-501 or speeding 26 mph or more over the limit under 625 ILCS 5/11-601 require you to appear in court on the date listed. You cannot resolve those by mail or online. These serious charges create traffic ticket records that stay on your driving abstract.

DeKalb County Court Fees and Notifications

DeKalb County charges several court fees at the time of filing. The Court Security Fee is $64.00. The Electronic Citation Fund fee is $8.00. The Circuit Court Clerk Operation and Administrative Fund fee is $5.00. These fees are set by the county code, Chapter 8. The convenience fee on online payments varies by the amount you pay.

You can sign up for court date alerts through the eNotify system. It sends text and email reminders about your court date and any changes. This is free and a good way to avoid missing a court date. You can also call the Circuit Clerk at 815-895-7138 to check your date.

If you live in a different county, some cases can be transferred. Call the clerk's office to ask about that option. The City of DeKalb website has general municipal info, but all state traffic citations are handled by the county clerk, not the city.

Nearby Counties

If you are not sure which county handles your traffic case, check the location on your ticket. The issuing location tells you which county has your case.