
Kim Kellerman
Circuit Clerk
PO Box 219
Pinckneyville Il 62274
Phone: 618-357-6726
Fax: 618-357-8336
circuitclerk@perrycountyil.gov
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Circuit Clerk is the statutory Judicial Administrator. The duties of the office are set forth by Statue, Rules of the Supreme Court, Appellate Court and Administrative orders of the 24th Judicial Circuit. The Circuit Clerk is responsible for maintaining all civil, traffic & criminal cases filed and heard in Perry County and is the official keeper of the Court Seal. The Circuit Clerk’s Office also receives and holds in trust monies to be disbursed on order of the Court. On a daily basis, the office interacts with the public, attorneys and Judges performing several functions including the collection and disbursement of traffic fines, civil fees and child support. It is also the duty of the Circuit Clerk to summon prospective jurors for both petit jury and grand jury duty. The Circuit Clerk’s Office is responsible for the long term recording of child support payments collected and disbursed through the County as well as payments made through the State Disbursement Unit. The Clerk is required to attend all sessions of the Court, keep and preserve all records and files of the Court, issue process as required by law.
Make a Payment
Please use the following form number/codes when making an online payment:
- Civil: 134905
- Criminal/Traffic: 134902
- COPIES: 134903
- Child Support Maintenance: 134904