Named for the Kankakee River, Kankakee County, Illinois, is home to at least 107,502 people. The county covers over 677 square miles of land area and has its seat in Kankakee.

Courts in Kankakee County

The Circuit Court is the only court in the Kankakee County trial court system.

Kankakee County’s Circuit Court has a general jurisdiction that covers both criminal and civil cases. However, its jurisdiction does not extend to cases the Illinois Supreme Court exclusively reviews.

The Circuit Court is divided into sections that each focus on a different type of case. Its divisions include criminal, traffic, probate, juvenile, and domestic relations. The court also offers a basic small claims process designed for use with civil cases involving $10,000 or less in dispute.

The court shares its jurisdiction coverage with the Illinois Supreme Court regarding cases relating to habeas corpus, revenue, and mandamus prohibition.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Kankakee County

The Office of the Kankakee County Clerk keeps and maintains court records in the county. Interested persons can visit the office in person or access them online.

Types of Public Court Records in Kankakee County

Unless restricted by court orders or provisions of a statute, court records in Kankakee County are generally open to the public. The following are examples of public court records in the county:

• Divorce Decrees
• Traffic Court Cecords
• Small Claims Court Records
• Probate Records
• Land Records

Confidential Court Records in Kankakee County

Confidential court records are records that are restricted from public access. Examples of confidential court records in Kankakee County include:

• Termination of Parental Rights
• Substance Abuse Treatment Records
• Guardianships
• Test Results and Treatment Records for Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
• Child Protection Records

Additionally, parties to a case can apply to the court for sensitive identifying information to be redacted from the court record. Examples of information that can be redacted include the following:

• Bank Account Details
• Social Security Number
• Driver’s License Number
• Tax Returns Records.

Juvenile Delinquency in Kankakee, IL

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Kankakee County, juvenile delinquency crimes are on the rise. There are many reasons for the increase in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Illinois often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of offenses, and other family matters.

In 2017, a total of 256 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Kankakee County. Of that total, 85% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 217 court cases. Another 15% were dependency cases that accounted for 39 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, Kankakee County, are focusing on family health and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Kankakee County juvenile delinquency statistics will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Kankakee County, IL

https://www2.illinois.gov/

County Seat:	Kankakee
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1853
Total Square Miles:	681
2019 Population:	109,605
Persons/Square Mile:	0.01
County Contact:	189 E Court St County Courthouse Kankakee , IL 60901-3841 http://www.co.kankakee.il.us

Kankakee County, IL Courts