McHenry County Circuit Clerk

What McHenry County Circuit Clerk does

The McHenry County Circuit Clerk is a county government office operating within the 22nd Judicial Circuit of Illinois, headquartered at the Michael J. Sullivan Judicial Center in Woodstock. Led by Circuit Clerk Katherine M. Keefe, the office is responsible for maintaining official court records, processing case filings, collecting court fees and fines, and providing public access to judicial proceedings for McHenry County residents, attorneys, and law enforcement agencies. Its core service portfolio spans Civil and Family case administration, Criminal and Traffic case management, and specialized programs including Electronic Orders of Protection, Electronic Search Warrants, and an Electronic Criminal Complaint program mandated for all county law enforcement agencies under Administrative Order 2023-14.

The office operates a case management and document management technology stack built on iJustice (case management) and OnBase (document imaging), integrated with the statewide eFileIL platform for Civil and Family e-filing and i2File for Criminal, Traffic, and Juvenile filings. Additional infrastructure includes a countywide Quicket E-Citation software license funded by the Clerk, Zoom-based remote appearance capability, and a free Attorney Access Portal (McCAAP). The office also operates a Legal Self-Help Center and partners with the McHenry County Bar Association to provide a free weekly Attorney Help Desk.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through statutory transaction-based fees, including court filing fees, traffic ticket payments (pre-pay $164, court appearance $226), copy and certification fees, Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act charges, and a $600 annual Remote Access Subscription Program. Online payments are processed via a third-party vendor charging a 2.9% convenience fee. The office operates as a non-commercial public entity under McHenry County Government and is not privately funded, acquired, or subject to investment activity.

Name

McHenry County Circuit Clerk

Legal name

Clerk of the Circuit Court of McHenry County

Website

https://mchenrycircuitclerk.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The McHenry County Circuit Clerk is a county government office in Woodstock, Illinois, that maintains court records, processes case filings and fee payments, and provides electronic filing, document access, and law enforcement tools for residents, attorneys, and agencies within the 22nd Judicial Circuit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Court Administration Services

NAICS

Courts (922110), Courts (92211)

akta.pro primary industry

Court Services & Operations (Clerks, Records, Jury, Interpreters) (BPAIAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Judicial Courts & Court Administration (BPAIAFAA), State/Provincial Courts & Judicial Administration (BPAIABAE)

Keywords

• Court administration services
• Court record management
• Electronic court filing
• Traffic ticket processing
• Judicial case management

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodstock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Court Fees and Filing Fees: Fees collected for filing court cases, appearances, and various legal documents. Revenue generated from civil, criminal, and traffic case filings.
2. Traffic Ticket Payments: Collection of traffic fines and fees including pre-pay amounts ($164) and court appearance costs ($226). Includes traffic school fees collected by McHenry County College.
3. Remote Access Subscriptions: Annual subscription fees for remote access to court databases. $600 startup fee covers first 12 months, followed by $600 annual fee for unlimited usage.
4. Copy and Certification Fees: Fees for copying court documents ($2 first page, $0.50 additional pages up to 20, $0.25 thereafter) and document certification ($6 per document).
5. Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act Fees: Statutory fees under Illinois Criminal and Traffic Assessment Act including various schedule-based fees for court costs and assessments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The McHenry County Circuit Clerk operates the official court administration office for the 22nd Judicial Circuit of Illinois, providing court record management, electronic filing (eFileIL for civil/family; i2File for criminal/traffic/juvenile), traffic ticket and fine processing, certified document copies, attorney case access portals, and law enforcement electronic filing systems (criminal complaints, search warrants, e-citation). The office uses iJustice case management and OnBase document imaging to deliver services to the general public, attorneys, and law enforcement agencies, both in-person at the Woodstock courthouse and through online portals.

Product overview

McHenry County Circuit Clerk offers a comprehensive suite of court administration services centered around its case management system (iJustice) and document imaging system (OnBase). The core offerings include public case access, online payments, and electronic filing (eFileIL for Civil/Family; i2File for Criminal/Traffic/Juvenile). For legal professionals, there is a free Attorney Access Portal (McCAAP) providing case information, documents, and iSchedule online booking, as well as a paid Remote Access Subscription for full case database access. The office also provides specialized electronic services including Order of Protection filing, Electronic Criminal Complaints, and Electronic Search Warrants for law enforcement agencies. Additional services include Court Date Reminders, Document Copy Requests, Traffic School coordination, a Legal Self-Help Center, and free Attorney Help Desk.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E-Filing - eFileIL (Civil & Family) Statewide electronic filing system mandated for Civil and Family cases in Illinois. Attorneys and parties use this platform to file court documents with the Circuit Clerk electronically.
• E-Filing - i2File (Criminal, Traffic & Juvenile)
• Attorney Access Portal (McCAAP) Free online portal providing attorneys with filed appearances access to McHenry County case information, scanned court documents, calendar functions, and iSchedule online court date scheduling for select courtrooms.
• Remote Access Subscription Program
• Online Payment Services Online payment service allowing users to pay traffic tickets, court fees, and other fines online through an outside payment vendor that charges a 2.9% convenience fee.
• Document Copy Request Service Service for requesting certified and non-certified copies of court documents. Fees: $2.00 for first page, $0.50 per page for next 19 pages, $0.25 per page thereafter, plus $6.00 per certification.
• Electronic Order of Protection System Online system for filing Petitions for Firearms Restraining Orders, Civil No Contact Orders, and Stalking No Contact Orders, used by the public or law enforcement through www.illinoisprotectionorder.com.
• Electronic Criminal Complaint Program Electronic system required by Administrative Order 2023-14 (dated 09-08-2023) for all McHenry County law enforcement agencies to file criminal complaints electronically against defendants held under arrest.
• Electronic Search Warrant Program Electronic system allowing law enforcement agencies to request search warrants and appear before judges via video chat, reducing the need for in-person courthouse visits.
• Traffic School Coordination Coordination service with McHenry County College (MCC) to provide the approved Traffic Safety School program for the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court. Classes are held at Catalyst Campus in Woodstock. Registration fees collected by MCC ($50 classroom, $65 online).
• Court Date Reminder Service Free text and email reminder service that sends notifications 2 days prior, 1 day prior, and the morning of scheduled court appearances.
• Remote Appearance via Zoom Video conferencing service allowing court participants to appear remotely in traffic court and other proceedings via Zoom.

Quantifiable outcome

• Amnesty Week allows residents to avoid collection fees and interest on unpaid traffic tickets and past due criminal fines

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Illinois Supreme Court / eFileILcoreTechnology or IntegrationStatewide electronic filing platform mandated for all civil and family cases since 2018. McHenry County participates in the statewide eFileIL system for electronic document filing.
• i2File (Criminal/Traffic/Juvenile E-Filing)coreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic filing system for criminal, traffic, and juvenile cases using the non-EFM filing option. Allows attorneys and parties to file documents electronically.
• Quicket Solutions (E-Citation Software)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe Circuit Clerk funds annual support for a countywide license for any McHenry County law enforcement agency to use Quicket E-Citation software at no cost. Supported by E-Citation Fees.
• McHenry County College (MCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCC provides the approved Traffic Safety School program for the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court. Classes held at Catalyst Campus in Woodstock. Circuit Clerk directs court-supervised drivers to MCC for traffic school completion.
• McHenry County Bar AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides a FREE Attorney Help Desk every Monday from 9:30am to 11:30am on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse in the rotunda for residents needing legal assistance.
• Arnold Scott Harris, P.C. (Collection Agency)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollection agency partner for cases turned over for collection. When a case is sent to collections, the Circuit Clerk's office can no longer accept payment directly; payments must go through the collection agency.
• 22nd Circuit Court / Court AdministrationcoreOthersJudicial circuit providing court proceedings. The Circuit Clerk works with Court Administration for proposed orders submission (Civil and Family Division), court reporter services, and case scheduling.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NIC Inc. (Tyler Technologies): Government digital services company (now part of Tyler Technologies) providing online payment, portal, and citizen engagement solutions for state and local government. Comparable as a provider of the online payment and portal infrastructure that McHenry County uses for traffic ticket and court fee payments.
• Hyland Software (OnBase): Vendor of the OnBase document imaging system used by McHenry County for court document management. Compares as the underlying content services platform powering the office's records workflow.
• Conduent: Large government services provider operating payment processing, case management, and constituent engagement solutions for courts and government agencies. Comparable as a vendor competing in court payments and back-office processing.
• Tyler Technologies: Major provider of public sector technology, including the iJustice court case management system used by McHenry County. Tyler is the dominant incumbent in U.S. court and justice software, making it the most directly comparable platform vendor.
• LexisNexis: Major legal information and records provider serving attorneys and courts. Comparable as a provider of legal research and court-adjacent information services overlapping with McHenry County's subscription access offering.
• Granicus: Government technology provider offering digital services, communication, and workflow automation for public-sector agencies. Comparable as a vendor competing for the same government digital transformation dollars as the Circuit Clerk's online portal investments.
• Thomson Reuters: Provides legal information, court rules, and FindLaw services used by attorneys and courts. Comparable as a downstream provider of legal information and documentation services that attorneys access alongside McHenry County's McCAAP portal.

Emerging players

• Journal Technologies: Provides the Odyssey court case management platform competing with iJustice. Comparable as a direct competitor to the case management system underpinning McHenry County's operations.
• File & ServeXpress (LexisNexis): Provides court e-filing and document delivery services competing with eFileIL and i2File. Comparable as a direct competitor in the electronic filing channel used by McHenry County attorneys.
• ImageSoft (Harris Computer): Provides OnBase-based court and justice solutions, including document management implementations for courts. Comparable as a systems integrator for the same OnBase platform that McHenry County uses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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