Find DUI Records in Warren County

Warren County DUI records are maintained by the 9th Judicial Circuit Court in Monmouth, Illinois, and include all cases filed for impaired driving offenses within the county. The Circuit Clerk and the Warren County Sheriff's Office are the two primary local sources for case records and arrest information, while state agencies cover the broader criminal history picture.

Warren County Circuit Clerk

Denise L. Schreck is the Circuit Clerk for Warren County. The office is located at 100 W Broadway in Monmouth and keeps the official record of all DUI cases filed in the county. That record includes the charging documents, court dates, what the defendant pled, and the final outcome of the case whether that is a dismissal, acquittal, or conviction and sentence.

Warren County is part of the 9th Judicial Circuit, which also covers Henderson, Knox, and Stark counties. DUI cases from Monmouth and communities throughout Warren County go through the Monmouth courthouse. The clerk can confirm whether a case is on file, what the status is, and which documents are available. Detailed case files normally require a visit to the office in person or a written records request submitted to the clerk.

Illinois DUI law at 625 ILCS 5/11-501 is the governing statute for every DUI charge in Warren County. A first offense at a BAC of 0.08 or above is a Class A misdemeanor. A third offense is a Class 2 felony. The circuit clerk's records in Monmouth document every step of the court process for each case filed under this statute in the county.

The Warren County Circuit Clerk's office in Monmouth is the first stop for finding court records tied to a DUI case filed in the county.

Warren County Sheriff and DUI Arrests

The Warren County Sheriff's Office enforces DUI laws in the unincorporated parts of the county and works with local police agencies on DUI enforcement efforts. Arrest records for DUI stops handled by the Sheriff are kept at the Sheriff's Office at 121 N A St in Monmouth. These arrest records are a different set of documents from the court records held by the Circuit Clerk.

Illinois FOIA law at 5 ILCS 140 makes arrest reports held by the Sheriff generally public records. You can send a written request for a specific DUI arrest report or booking record. The office has five business days to respond. Records tied to ongoing investigations or involving minors may be withheld in full or in part.

The Warren County Sheriff's Office at 309-734-8501 handles FOIA requests for DUI arrest records from the unincorporated county and can direct you to the right contact if the arrest was made by another agency in the area.

DUI Law and Consequences in Warren County

Every DUI stop in Warren County operates under the same state law. The statute at 625 ILCS 5/11-501 makes it illegal to drive with a BAC at or above 0.08, or while impaired by any intoxicating substance. Officers who stop a suspected impaired driver in Warren County apply this law regardless of whether the stop happens in Monmouth, on a county road, or anywhere else within the county line.

When a driver is arrested for DUI in Warren County, a Statutory Summary Suspension kicks in under 625 ILCS 5/11-501.1. Refusing the chemical test results in a 12-month suspension for a first offense. Failing the test brings a 6-month suspension. The suspension begins 46 days after the driver is notified, which is a short window for those who want to contest it before it takes effect.

After a DUI conviction in Warren County, the Illinois Secretary of State revokes driving privileges under 625 ILCS 5/6-205. License revocation is a separate process from the criminal penalty. Getting your license back requires a formal hearing through the SOS. The administrative hearings page at ilsos.gov/departments/administrative-hearings.html explains how to start that process.

One more thing to keep in mind: DUI convictions in Illinois cannot be expunged or sealed. Under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2, a DUI conviction stays on the record permanently, regardless of how long ago it happened or how clean the record has been since.

State Criminal History Records

Warren County DUI convictions are reported to the Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification once the court case closes. The ISP maintains the statewide criminal history database, and a DUI conviction from Warren County becomes part of that permanent record. Public access to conviction data is governed by the Uniform Conviction Information Act at 20 ILCS 2635/1, which makes conviction records available but limits access to non-conviction arrest data.

The ISP Criminal History page at isp.illinois.gov/BureauOfIdentification/CriminalHistory covers how to request criminal history data, including Warren County DUI conviction records. The ISP Bureau of Identification can also be reached directly at 815-740-5160 for questions about the process. For self-checks, the ISP MyRecord tool lets you request your own criminal history to verify what information is on file statewide.

Driving Record Abstracts and SOS Records

A DUI conviction in Warren County shows up on a driver's Illinois abstract maintained by the Secretary of State. The abstract captures DUI convictions, summary suspensions, revocation periods, and reinstatement dates. Abstracts are available through the SOS at ilsos.gov for a standard fee of $20. The SOS Driver Analysis section at 217-782-2720 handles questions about a specific driving record.

For Warren County residents dealing with a DUI revocation, the reinstatement process runs through the Secretary of State's office. Requirements vary by offense history and may include a risk assessment, completion of a treatment or education program, and proof of compliance with any court-ordered conditions. The formal SOS hearing determines whether and when driving privileges can be restored.

Cities in Warren County

No cities in Warren County meet the population threshold for individual DUI records pages. Monmouth is the largest city and the county seat. All DUI cases from communities across Warren County are handled through the 9th Judicial Circuit Court in Monmouth.

Nearby Counties

Warren County is in western Illinois. DUI stops near county lines may fall under a neighboring county's jurisdiction depending on exactly where the stop occurred.