Whether you’re visiting this site in order to help you conduct business with the Circuit Clerk’s Office or just learning more about how your county government works, we hope you’ll find our website useful. The office of the Circuit Clerk is a state constitutional officer elected by the citizens of Edwards County for a four year term.

The Circuit Clerk is a non-judicial office of the Judicial Branch of Illinois State government. The Clerk of the Circuit Court files all cases that come before the Edwards County court system.  All Court files are public records, and, unless impounded or sealed under state law or by court order, such files are available for public inspection.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court is a “non-judicial officer of the judiciary” and as such is a member of the Judicial Branch of State Government, and therefore, exempt from the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act.  See, Copley Press, Inc. V Administrative Office of Courts, 271 Ill.  App. 3d 548, 553; 641 N.E. 2d 324, 327-28 (2d Dist. 1995); 1999 Ill. Atty. Gen. Op 005 and 2007 Ill. Attny. Gen. Op. 002.

This site contains links to download forms and view online information for cases filed in the Second Judicial Circuit. It also includes links that may be of use to the local legal community. We strive to make our office accessible and open. For that reason, if you have a recommendation on how we can improve this website or any of our services, don’t hesitate to contact me or my staff at (618) 445-2016.

circuitclerk@edwardscounty.illinois.gov – OFFICE

circuitclk@edwardscounty.illinois.gov – Amanda Willett

As always, it is an honor to serve the citizens of Edwards County.

Amanda Willett

Edwards County Circuit Clerk

Office Hours
8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday- Friday (except holidays)