Search Moultrie County DUI Records
Moultrie County DUI records are filed and maintained through the 6th Judicial Circuit Court in Sullivan, Illinois, where Circuit Clerk Christa Helmuth's office holds all DUI case documents from the initial charge through final disposition. The Moultrie County Sheriff and the Illinois State Police also hold DUI-related records for cases originating in the county.
Moultrie County Quick Facts
Moultrie County Circuit Clerk
Circuit Clerk Christa Helmuth handles all court filings for Moultrie County, including every DUI case that moves through the 6th Judicial Circuit. The clerk's office at 10 S Main St Suite 7 in Sullivan keeps all DUI case documents on file. These records include charging documents, court appearances, plea entries, sentencing orders, and any motions filed during or after the case.
The clerk's office can be reached at 217-728-4622 or by fax at 217-728-7833. Requests for certified copies of DUI records are handled by the clerk's staff. The county website at moultriecountyil.gov/circuit-clerk/ provides contact details and information about the services offered. The 6th Judicial Circuit covers Moultrie County along with Champaign, Douglas, Edgar, Macon, and Vermilion counties in central Illinois.
| Circuit Clerk | Christa Helmuth |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 S Main St Suite 7, Sullivan, IL 61951-1969 |
| Phone | 217-728-4622 |
| Fax | 217-728-7833 |
| Website | moultriecountyil.gov/circuit-clerk/ |
All DUI case filings from Moultrie County are processed through this office. In-person visits during normal business hours are the most direct way to access records or request certified copies.
Moultrie County Sheriff
The Moultrie County Sheriff's office at 1505 E Main St in Sullivan handles DUI arrests in unincorporated areas of Moultrie County. The Sheriff holds the arrest report, any field sobriety test documentation, chemical test results, and booking records for DUI stops made by county deputies. These records are separate from what the Circuit Clerk maintains and must be requested through the Sheriff directly.
The Sheriff's office can be reached at 217-728-4389. For DUI arrests made in Sullivan or other incorporated areas of Moultrie County, contact the city or village police department that made the arrest rather than the Sheriff. The Sheriff's FOIA officer handles public records requests. More information is at moultriecountysheriff.com.
Arrest records from the Sheriff cover stops on county roads and rural areas outside city limits. If you're not sure which agency made an arrest, the Circuit Clerk's case file will list the arresting officer and agency, which tells you exactly where to send a FOIA request for the underlying arrest documentation.
Illinois State Police Criminal History Records
The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification maintains a statewide criminal history system that captures DUI conviction data from Moultrie County. When the 6th Judicial Circuit court enters a DUI conviction in Sullivan, the ISP records that outcome in its central database. This database covers every Illinois county and is the main resource for statewide DUI conviction lookups.
The ISP Bureau of Identification is at isp.illinois.gov/BureauOfIdentification and can be reached by phone at 815-740-5160. The ISP criminal history page at isp.illinois.gov/BureauOfIdentification/CriminalHistory explains what records are available and how public access works under Illinois law. For individual self-checks, the ISP My Record portal lets anyone look up their own conviction data. For authorized agencies, the CHIRP system at chirp.isp.illinois.gov provides access to the full criminal history database including Moultrie County DUI convictions.
The ISP statewide database reflects DUI conviction outcomes from Moultrie County courts and is the most complete tool for multi-county or statewide DUI conviction searches in Illinois.
DUI Laws in Moultrie County
All DUI cases in Moultrie County are governed by Illinois state law. The core statute, 625 ILCS 5/11-501, defines DUI as driving with a BAC of 0.08 or higher or while impaired by any substance. A first DUI in Moultrie County is a Class A misdemeanor. A second offense within 20 years remains a misdemeanor but brings mandatory minimums. The third offense becomes a Class 2 felony, with the charge level increasing for each subsequent conviction after that.
A Statutory Summary Suspension activates after every DUI arrest in Moultrie County under 625 ILCS 5/11-501.1. Failing the breath or blood test triggers a six-month suspension. Refusing to test leads to a 12-month suspension. The suspension starts 46 days after the arrest date. It runs separately from whatever happens in the 6th Circuit criminal case. A conviction adds mandatory license revocation under 625 ILCS 5/6-205, on top of the summary suspension already in place.
Illinois law under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2 bars expungement or sealing of DUI convictions in Moultrie County. These convictions remain on the record permanently. To restore a license after revocation, a driver must complete an administrative hearing with the Illinois Secretary of State, scheduled through ilsos.gov/departments/administrative-hearings.html.
The ISP criminal history system reflects how each Moultrie County DUI conviction is recorded at the state level and what that conviction looks like to anyone doing an authorized background check.
Driving Records for Moultrie County Drivers
The Illinois Secretary of State Driver Analysis section maintains driving records that show all DUI-related license actions for Moultrie County drivers. A standard driving abstract costs $20 and shows current license status, any suspension or revocation history, and DUI-related actions by the Secretary of State. Abstracts can be ordered online through ilsos.gov. The Driver Analysis section can also be reached at 217-782-2720.
A court record from the Moultrie County Circuit Clerk tells you about the criminal case. A driving record from the Secretary of State tells you what happened to the license as a result. Both records are often needed when reviewing a DUI matter in full. The court record covers the charge, plea or verdict, and sentence. The driving record covers the suspension period, any revocation, and whether the license has since been reinstated.
Cities in Moultrie County
Moultrie County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for dedicated DUI records pages. Sullivan is the county seat and the largest community. All DUI cases from Sullivan and other Moultrie County communities are processed through the 6th Judicial Circuit Court in Sullivan. Arrests within Sullivan city limits are handled by the Sullivan Police Department, while arrests in unincorporated areas fall to the county Sheriff.
Nearby Counties
Moultrie County is in central Illinois. Several neighboring counties share the 6th Judicial Circuit or are nearby, each processing DUI cases through their own circuit court offices.