Expungements/Sealings are filed in the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, Room 136.

• File in person in Room 136.
• A fee is needed for filing.
• Indigency requests can be made at the time of filing and will be heard by a judge.

All expungements/sealings are granted or denied by the Presiding Judge.

• The following agencies are given notification of filing and can object within the legally provided time limits:
  • State’s Attorney’s Office
  • Arresting municipality
  • City Attorney’s Office for arresting municipality
  • Illinois State Police ·        

If there is an objection to expungement or sealing:

• Petitioner is sent a copy of the objection by mail.
• By the Assistant State’s Attorney or
• By the State Police
• A court date is set for hearing on the objection by the Presiding Judge.
• Notification of the scheduled hearing date is sent by the Clerk’s Office to the Petitioner by mail.

If there is no objection, the expungement or sealing is granted:

• Petitioner is sent notification in the mail by the Clerk’s Office.

The Expungement Help Desk is available for people needing free legal assistance regarding their expungement or sealing.

• Located in front of Room 136
• Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Website:  www.moran-center.org
• Phone number: (847) 492-1410

For more information concerning the Clerk of the Circuit Court Expungement/Sealing handbook click here.