Rock Island County DUI Records
Rock Island County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk office in Rock Island and cover all criminal DUI cases handled by the 14th Judicial Circuit. The county sits along the Mississippi River at the Iowa border, and its courts process DUI cases from Rock Island, Moline, East Moline, and surrounding communities. This page covers how to search DUI records in Rock Island County, what documents exist in the court file, and which state systems hold conviction data for the county.
Rock Island County Quick Facts
Rock Island County Circuit Clerk
Tammy Weikert is the Circuit Clerk for Rock Island County. The clerk's office is the official keeper of all DUI court files in the 14th Judicial Circuit. You can visit the office, call, or check the clerk's website to search DUI cases by name or case number. Certified copies of dispositions, sentencing orders, and case dockets are available through this office.
The Rock Island County Circuit Clerk office handles mail-in records requests as well as walk-in service. The mailing address is P.O. Box 5230 in Rock Island, IL 61201-5230. Physical court visits should go to the Rock Island County Courthouse. Staff process records requests and can confirm whether a DUI case exists and what the outcome was. For older cases, files may be archived and take more time to retrieve.
| Circuit Clerk | Tammy Weikert |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 5230, Rock Island, IL 61201-5230 |
| Phone | 309-558-3538 |
| Fax | 309-786-3029 |
| Website | rockislandcounty.org/circuit-clerk |
Rock Island County Sheriff DUI Arrests
The Rock Island County Sheriff's Office handles DUI enforcement in unincorporated parts of the county and on county roads. The Rock Island County Sheriff is at 1317 3rd Ave. in Rock Island and can be reached at 309-794-1230. DUI arrests made by the sheriff result in cases filed at the Circuit Court in Rock Island.
Under Illinois FOIA law, 5 ILCS 140, the sheriff must release arrest reports within 72 hours of a written records request. Once the case is filed in Circuit Court, all further documents become part of the public court file at the clerk's office. The sheriff may still hold internal reports, but the clerk's office holds the full case record. Illinois State Police also patrol major roads through Rock Island County, including I-74 and I-280. State police DUI cases in the county are filed at the same courthouse in Rock Island.
Rock Island County's position on the Iowa border means some DUI incidents involve drivers crossing between states. An Illinois DUI arrest in Rock Island County follows Illinois law and goes through Illinois courts regardless of where the driver is licensed. The conviction is then reported to the Illinois State Police and can be transmitted to other states through the interstate driver's license compact.
DUI Law and Court Records in Rock Island County
Illinois DUI law at 625 ILCS 5/11-501 sets the rules for DUI arrests in Rock Island County. A blood alcohol level of 0.08 or above is the standard chemical test threshold. The statute also covers driving under the influence of drugs or a combination of substances that impairs driving ability. A first DUI in Illinois is a Class A misdemeanor, which means a potential sentence of up to 364 days in jail and up to $2,500 in fines, though most first offenders in Rock Island County do not receive maximum sentences.
The escalating penalty structure means Rock Island County courts treat repeat DUI offenses increasingly seriously. A second offense requires either 5 days in jail or 240 hours of community service as a mandatory minimum. A third DUI becomes a Class 2 felony. A sixth DUI or any subsequent offense is a Class X felony. These felony cases generate more extensive court files with grand jury materials, motions, and longer hearing records at the Rock Island County Circuit Court.
Under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2, DUI convictions in Illinois cannot be expunged or sealed. A DUI conviction in Rock Island County stays in the court record permanently. It also gets reported to the Illinois State Police criminal history system, where it appears in any background check done through the CHIRP system. Under 20 ILCS 2635/1, the Uniform Conviction Information Act, only conviction data is released publicly, not arrests that did not result in conviction.
Note: The 14th Judicial Circuit covers Rock Island County and Whiteside County. Both have separate courthouse locations but share the same judicial circuit administration.
Illinois State Systems for Rock Island County DUI Records
The Illinois State Police Criminal History system at isp.illinois.gov is where all DUI conviction data from Rock Island County is stored after the court enters a final disposition. This is the authoritative state database for conviction records covering the county.
The ISP Criminal History system receives disposition reports from the Rock Island County Circuit Court after each DUI case is closed, making it a reliable secondary source alongside the court file itself.
The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification processes individual criminal history requests. To look up your own record, including any Rock Island County DUI convictions, use the ISP My Record portal at no cost. The CHIRP system handles third-party requests from authorized agencies and employers. These requests require an account and a fee, but they return conviction history from all Illinois counties including Rock Island.
For driving records tied to Rock Island County DUI cases, the Illinois Secretary of State is the source. A DUI arrest triggers a Statutory Summary Suspension under 625 ILCS 5/11-501.1. First offenders who fail the breath test get a 6-month suspension. First offenders who refuse the test get 12 months. Repeat DUI offenders face longer suspensions regardless of test results. You can order driving record abstracts through the Secretary of State's website.
License Revocation for Rock Island County DUI Convictions
A DUI conviction in Rock Island County results in mandatory license revocation under 625 ILCS 5/6-205. This is a separate consequence from the Statutory Summary Suspension at arrest. The revocation takes effect after the court enters a guilty finding or the defendant pleads guilty. There is no automatic end to the revocation period. The driver must seek reinstatement through a formal hearing with the Secretary of State.
Information on the reinstatement process is at ilsos.gov/departments/administrative-hearings.html. Hearings are conducted at Secretary of State offices throughout Illinois, including locations accessible to Rock Island County residents. The hearing officer reviews the driver's full DUI history, treatment records, and risk level before deciding on reinstatement. For repeat DUI offenders from Rock Island County, the process typically requires documented treatment completion and may include conditions such as ignition interlock device use.
Cities in Rock Island County
Rock Island County includes Rock Island, Moline, East Moline, Milan, and several other communities. None of the cities in Rock Island County currently exceed the 50,000 population threshold for a qualifying city page. All DUI cases from the county are filed at the 14th Judicial Circuit Court in Rock Island.
The cities of Rock Island, Moline, and East Moline all have active police departments that generate DUI cases regularly. Though they do not have separate city pages here, their DUI records are all accessible through the Rock Island County Circuit Clerk office.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Rock Island County in Illinois. DUI cases are filed in the county where the arrest occurred. Check the citation or court notice to confirm which county holds a particular case.