Grundy County DUI Records
Grundy County DUI records are maintained through the 13th Judicial Circuit Court, with the Circuit Clerk based in Morris. Anyone who needs to search DUI case records in Grundy County, find an arrest record, or confirm a court outcome should contact the Circuit Clerk or the Grundy County Sheriff, depending on the type of record needed. Illinois State Police also maintain statewide conviction records that include DUI cases from Grundy County courts.
Grundy County Quick Facts
Grundy County Circuit Clerk
Circuit Clerk Corri Trotter oversees all court records for Grundy County through the 13th Judicial Circuit. Every DUI case filed in the county goes through this office, and the clerk maintains the complete case history from initial charge to final disposition. Whether you need a certified copy of a court record or just want to confirm what happened in a case, the clerk's office in Morris is where those records are kept. The mailing address is P.O. Box 707, Morris, IL 60450.
Contact the clerk at 815-941-3256 or visit grundyco.org/circuit-clerk/ for office hours and records request procedures. The 13th Judicial Circuit includes Grundy and several neighboring counties in the north-central Illinois region. Most full case file copies require an in-person visit or formal written request, though basic case status may be confirmed by phone.
The Grundy County Circuit Clerk website at grundyco.org/circuit-clerk/ provides access to the clerk's office contact information and services for Grundy County DUI records and other court filings.
The Grundy County Circuit Clerk's website is the direct starting point for record requests, case status inquiries, and contact information for DUI cases filed through the 13th Judicial Circuit.
| Circuit Clerk | Corri Trotter |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 707, Morris, IL 60450-0707 |
| Phone | 815-941-3256 |
| Fax | 815-941-3265 |
| Website | grundyco.org/circuit-clerk/ |
Grundy County Sheriff and DUI Arrest Records
The Grundy County Sheriff at 111 E. Washington St. in Morris handles DUI arrests in unincorporated parts of the county and maintains arrest records for those stops. Arrest records from the Sheriff cover the initial DUI stop report, any field sobriety or chemical test results, and booking information from when the driver was taken into custody. These are separate from the court records held by the Circuit Clerk.
You can reach the Sheriff at 815-941-3410 or through grundysheriff.com. Requesting an arrest record requires a FOIA submission. Illinois FOIA law under 5 ILCS 140 requires agencies to release arrest reports within 72 hours in most cases. Contact the Sheriff's FOIA officer to begin the request process.
For DUI arrests within Morris city limits or other municipalities in Grundy County, those records are held by the respective city police departments, not the county Sheriff.
Note: Under 20 ILCS 2635/1, only DUI conviction data flows into the public-facing state database. Arrest records without a conviction are not part of the public record under Illinois law.
DUI Laws in Grundy County
Illinois DUI law applies uniformly in Grundy County under 625 ILCS 5/11-501. Driving with a BAC of 0.08 or higher is a DUI. Driving while impaired by drugs, cannabis, or any combination also qualifies, regardless of the measured BAC level. A first offense is a Class A misdemeanor. The third offense becomes a Class 2 felony. The sixth and any additional DUI convictions are Class X felonies, which carry mandatory prison terms under Illinois sentencing law.
When a driver is arrested for DUI in Grundy County, two things happen at the same time. The criminal case is filed with the 13th Judicial Circuit. The Statutory Summary Suspension under 625 ILCS 5/11-501.1 starts running automatically from the date of arrest. Failing the chemical test means a six-month suspension. Refusing means 12 months. Both apply to first-time offenders; repeat offenders face longer periods. The suspension takes effect 46 days after the arrest and runs regardless of what happens in the court case. A conviction in Grundy County also triggers mandatory license revocation under 625 ILCS 5/6-205, which requires a formal Secretary of State hearing to restore driving privileges afterward.
Under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2, DUI convictions in Illinois cannot be expunged or sealed. A Grundy County DUI conviction stays in the state system permanently. That record will appear on criminal history checks regardless of how much time has passed since the conviction.
Illinois State Police Records for Grundy County
The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification at isp.illinois.gov/BureauOfIdentification holds all DUI conviction data submitted by the 13th Judicial Circuit, including cases from Grundy County. The ISP bureau is reachable at 815-740-5160. This is the source that licensed background check agencies, employers, and courts use when verifying DUI conviction history in Illinois.
Individuals can check their own ISP record through the My Record portal at isp.illinois.gov/BureauOfIdentification/MyRecord. This self-service tool shows all conviction data on file, including any Grundy County DUI convictions. Authorized background screening agencies access this same database through the CHIRP system at chirp.isp.illinois.gov.
Driving records showing Grundy County DUI suspensions and revocations can be ordered from the Secretary of State at ilsos.gov. Administrative hearings for license reinstatement after a Grundy County DUI conviction are handled through ilsos.gov/departments/administrative-hearings.html.
The ISP Bureau of Identification maintains all DUI conviction data from Grundy County, and any properly reported conviction from the 13th Judicial Circuit will appear in the statewide system.
Other State Resources for Grundy County DUI Data
The Illinois Courts page at illinoiscourts.gov lists circuit court directory information for all judicial circuits, including the 13th Judicial Circuit that serves Grundy County. This is useful for confirming court contact details before reaching out about a specific case.
The full text of the DUI statute at ilga.gov provides the exact statutory language used in Grundy County DUI charges. Reading the statute directly is helpful when you are reviewing case records and want to understand what a specific charge section covers. The Illinois compiled statutes also include 625 ILCS 5/11-501.1 on summary suspensions and 625 ILCS 5/6-205 on mandatory revocations, both of which apply to Grundy County DUI cases.
Using the Illinois statutes reference at ilga.gov helps you understand the legal basis for charges listed on a Grundy County DUI court record.
Cities in Grundy County
Grundy County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for dedicated DUI records pages. Morris is the county seat. All DUI cases from Morris and other Grundy County communities are processed through the 13th Judicial Circuit Court.
Municipal police departments within Grundy County handle DUI arrests inside city limits, with those records held separately from the county Sheriff's office.
Nearby Counties
Grundy County sits in northern Illinois, southwest of the Chicago metro area. Nearby counties each have their own circuit courts for DUI cases filed near county lines.