Boone County DUI Records
Boone County DUI records are processed through the 17th Judicial Circuit Court in Belvidere. If you need to look up a DUI case in Boone County, find a court disposition, or get arrest records tied to a DUI stop, the Circuit Clerk's office in Belvidere and the Boone County Sheriff are the two primary offices to contact. Conviction data from Boone County is also held at the state level through the Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification.
Boone County Quick Facts
Boone County Circuit Clerk
Circuit Clerk Pamela Coduto manages all court records in Boone County, including every DUI case processed through the 17th Judicial Circuit. The clerk's office at 601 North Main, Suite 303 in Belvidere holds case filings, court dates, plea records, and final dispositions for all DUI cases in the county. When you need a certified copy of a court record or want to confirm the outcome of a specific DUI case, the clerk is the right contact.
Call the clerk at 815-544-0371 or visit boonecountyil.gov/circuit-clerk/ for office information and records request procedures. The 17th Judicial Circuit serves Boone County along with Winnebago County to the west, so the circuit handles a significant caseload across this area of northern Illinois. In-person visits are generally needed for full case file copies, though basic case data may be available through state court systems online.
| Circuit Clerk | Pamela Coduto |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 North Main, #303, Belvidere, IL 61008-2644 |
| Phone | 815-544-0371 |
| Fax | 815-547-9213 |
| Website | boonecountyil.gov/circuit-clerk/ |
The Illinois State Police criminal history page at isp.illinois.gov/BureauOfIdentification/CriminalHistory explains what DUI conviction data from Boone County is included in the statewide ISP database and how records requests work at the state level.
Once a DUI conviction is entered in the 17th Judicial Circuit and reported to the ISP, it becomes part of the permanent statewide criminal history that appears in background checks and official record requests.
Boone County Sheriff DUI Arrests
The Boone County Sheriff at 615 N. Main St. in Belvidere handles law enforcement in unincorporated Boone County and keeps arrest records for DUI stops made by county deputies. Arrest records from the Sheriff include the initial stop report, any field sobriety or chemical test results, and jail booking information. These are distinct from the court case records held by the Circuit Clerk, which show what happened after the arrest was filed in court.
Reach the Sheriff at 815-544-9322 or through boonecountysheriff.com. To get a DUI arrest report, submit a FOIA request to the Sheriff's office. Under 5 ILCS 140, Illinois FOIA law requires agencies to provide arrest reports within 72 hours of a proper written request in most cases. The Sheriff's FOIA officer handles these requests.
For DUI arrests made by the Belvidere Police Department or other municipal agencies inside Boone County, those records are held by the city, not the county Sheriff. Contact the relevant city's police department for those records.
Note: Under 20 ILCS 2635/1, only DUI conviction data is publicly available through state systems. Arrest records not resulting in conviction have limited public access under Illinois law.
DUI Law in Boone County
Boone County DUI cases follow Illinois state law under 625 ILCS 5/11-501. The legal BAC limit is 0.08. Driving while impaired by any substance, including alcohol, cannabis, or prescription drugs, also qualifies as a DUI regardless of measured BAC. A first offense is a Class A misdemeanor. A third offense is a Class 2 felony. Six or more DUI convictions rise to Class X felony level under Illinois law.
After a DUI arrest in Boone County, the Statutory Summary Suspension under 625 ILCS 5/11-501.1 starts automatically. Failing a breath or chemical test results in a six-month suspension for a first offense. Refusing the test means 12 months. These suspensions begin 46 days after the arrest. A conviction in the 17th Judicial Circuit also requires mandatory license revocation under 625 ILCS 5/6-205. Revocation differs from suspension; revocation has no set end date and requires a formal Secretary of State hearing to restore driving privileges.
DUI convictions in Boone County cannot be removed from the public record. Under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2, Illinois law prohibits expungement or sealing of DUI convictions. The record stays in the ISP system permanently. Any background check tied to that person's name and date of birth will reflect the Boone County DUI conviction.
Illinois State Police and Boone County DUI Records
The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification at isp.illinois.gov/BureauOfIdentification maintains all criminal conviction data statewide, including cases from the 17th Judicial Circuit in Boone County. The bureau is reachable at 815-740-5160 and is used by courts, employers, and licensing agencies across Illinois when they need to verify conviction history. Any Boone County DUI conviction properly reported by the circuit court will show in the ISP database.
Individuals wanting to check their own record can use the ISP My Record portal at isp.illinois.gov/BureauOfIdentification/MyRecord. This self-service tool displays the same data that appears in formal criminal history requests. Licensed agencies use the CHIRP system at chirp.isp.illinois.gov for authorized access to the same records for background screening purposes.
Driver's license records that show Boone County DUI suspensions and revocations can be ordered through the Secretary of State at ilsos.gov. Administrative hearings for license reinstatement are handled at ilsos.gov/departments/administrative-hearings.html.
The ISP Bureau of Identification is the definitive statewide source for Boone County DUI conviction records, and any properly reported conviction from the 17th Judicial Circuit will appear in ISP data.
Illinois DUI Statute and Record Reference
The full text of 625 ILCS 5/11-501 is available at ilga.gov and covers everything from the basic DUI offense to aggravated DUI provisions. Reading the statute is useful when you are reviewing a Boone County court record and want to understand what a specific charge section means. Aggravated DUI provisions under the statute apply when certain factors are present, like a prior DUI conviction, a minor in the vehicle, or an accident resulting in great bodily harm.
Matching charge sections listed on a Boone County court record to the relevant part of the Illinois statute clarifies what conduct the charge covers and what mandatory penalties apply.
Cities in Boone County
Boone County does not have any cities that qualify for individual DUI records pages based on population. Belvidere is the county seat and largest city. All DUI cases from Belvidere and other Boone County communities are processed through the 17th Judicial Circuit Court.
DUI arrests within Belvidere city limits are handled by the Belvidere Police Department, while arrests in unincorporated areas of the county are handled by the Boone County Sheriff.
Nearby Counties
Boone County is in northern Illinois near the Wisconsin border. DUI cases near county lines go through separate circuit courts in each neighboring county.