Clark County Information
Clark County is located in the state of Illinois. The county seat is currently Marshall. In 2020, the Clark County populace was 15,455.
It was formed in 1819.
The county was named for George Rogers Clark, an officer who served in the American Revolution.
Clark County Arrest Documents
In Clark County, arrest records are kept on every single crime. Clark County crimes are divided into two types. Violent crime and property crime are the classes in question. Property crimes can include things such as burglary, car theft, and larceny. The four main violent crime categorizations are aggravated assault, forcible rape, robbery, and murder. In 2020, in Clark County, there were 11 violent and 14 property crimes.
Clark County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff: William D. Brown
207 N 5th St
Marshall, IL 62441
TelePhone: (217) 826-6393
Clark County Criminal Files
Criminal records in Clark County are consistently updated. Clark County must keep an up to date register of all local sex offenders. Any offender attending school, in jail, living, or working in Clark County goes on this register. This register can be accessed by every single resident of Clark County. Each and every inhabitants has the right to search for nearby sex offenders if they wish.
Clark County Court Documents
The county courthouse maintains every single court record in Clark County. Residents can visit to request in person at:
Clark County Courthouse
Circuit Clerk: Ami L. Shaw
501 Archer Ave
Marshall, IL 62441
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CST
Phone: (217) 826-2811
Fax: (217) 826-1391
When one party appeals a lower court case in Illinois, the Court of Appeals has the power to review it. The Court of Appeals has power over the 102 superior and trial courts across 102 Illinois counties, such as Clark County.
NOTE - Standard court records can be sent via one of three methods in Clark County. These include email, mail, and fax. Conversely, certified records can only be sent via mail.
Clark County Public Files
Every Clark County resident has vital records kept on them. Some of these vital records are even obtained by Clark County itself. Birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, marriage licenses, death certificates, and divorce certificates are some of the records included under the vital record bracket.
Marriage records are compiled by county clerks in Illinois, including Clark County. Copies of each vital record are then sent to the Office of Vital Statistics. In the past, county offices in Illinois have also been in charge of compiling death and birth records. In Illinois, each and every vital record is retained under one central registry. This allows them to be utilised in the future for statistical analysis.
Clark County people can all access and copy public records thanks to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act from 1800. This covers all Clark County public records, both state and local government. In 1984, changes were made to the act. In order to obtain a public record, a person in Clark County visit at:
Clark County Clerk: Laura H. Lee
501 Archer Ave
Marshall, IL 62441
Phone: (217) 826-8311
Fax: (217) 826-2519
NOTE - If a person wants to obtain records in person, they must adhere to a number of rules in Clark County. A person in Clark County must visit the office from Monday to Friday and in between 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CST. Some form of photo ID must also be shown before records are handed out. Examples of an efficient form of photo ID include a driver's license or state ID. Any request for records in Clark County must be put in writing.
