Knox County Court Cases (Illinois)

Knox County Courts are judicial bodies that operate at the federal, state, and local level to resolve legal disputes, including both criminal and civil charges in Knox County, Illinois. Courts also create and preserve records about the cases they hear. Many types of courts, including criminal, civil, family, and traffic courts, provide online access to Knox County court case records. These public records may provide information about the defendant and plaintiffs in a case, the charges brought against an individual, the outcome of a trial, any sentences, court decrees, or probation orders, and more. Knox County Court records also have records on divorces, probate for wills and estates, lawsuits filed against businesses, and complaints about sexual harassment or discrimination in Knox County. Court databases often allow the public to search Knox County court cases by the names of people involved.

Knox County Court Galesburg IL 200 South Cherry Street 61401 309-345-3815


Knox County Police Departments protect the community by stopping crimes and performing investigations in Knox County, Illinois. As part of their law enforcement responsibilities, Knox County Police Departments maintain court case records for any cases in which the police were involved. This can include records on criminal prosecutions for misdemeanors and felonies, police records introduced during the Knox County court case, details about the police investigation, and any convictions or sentences. These court cases contain important information about an individual's criminal history, making them a key part of performing a Knox County background check. These records also list whether an individual is on the Illinois sex offender registry. Knox County court case records can be accessed directly from the Police Department, and some departments provide online request forms.

Abingdon Police Department Abingdon IL 105 North Main Street 61410 309-462-2091

Altona Police Department Altona IL 619 North Depot Street 61414 309-484-4311

East Galesburg Police Department East Galesburg IL 100 East 1st Street 61430 309-343-3312

Galesburg Police Department Galesburg IL 150 South Broad Street 61401 309-343-9151

Galesburg Public School Police Dept Galesburg IL 1135 West Fremont Street 61401

Knoxville Police Department Knoxville IL 33 North Public Square 61448 309-289-2200

Knoxville Police Department Knoxville IL 215 North Hebard Street 61448 309-289-2200

Maquon Police Department Maquon IL 111 West 4th Street 61458 309-875-3553

Williamsfield Police Department Williamsfield IL 114 East Gale Street 61489 309-639-2303

Yates City Police Department Yates City IL 100 West Main Street 61572 309-358-1240

Knox County Sheriff's Departments help maintain safety and order by stopping crimes and conducting investigations in Knox County, Illinois. As part of their role in law enforcement, the Knox County Sheriff maintains court case records for cases in which their office was involved. This can include records on criminal prosecutions for misdemeanors and felonies, investigation records introduced during the court case, and the outcome of a trial, including convictions, sentences, and incarcerations. These Knox County court cases contain important information about an individual's criminal history, and checking court cases is an important step in conducting a thorough Knox County background check. Sheriff's Departments may provide online access to their court records.

Knox County Sheriffs Department / Knox County Jail Galesburg IL 152 South Kellogg Street 61401 309-345-3733


Knox County District Attorneys prosecute cases on behalf of the public in Knox County, Illinois. This can include both criminal and civil cases. The Knox County DA's Office maintains public records on ongoing cases as well as prior cases. These records include prosecutions for criminal felonies and misdemeanors such as assault, homicide, battery, and robbery, as well as civil cases against businesses or individuals who have violated the law. A Knox County court record search can identify litigants in a case and determine if an individual has any criminal convictions, making it an important part of a Knox County background check. District Attorneys may provide searchable databases of Knox County court cases on their websites.

Knox County State Attorney Galesburg IL 200 South Cherry Street 61401 309-345-3880