Kevin W. Lyons

State's Attorney

Who is eligible for the program? Anyone owing a traffic fine.

The Traffic Compliance Procedure: A payment conference is set up with the Compliance Officer to enter into an agreed monthly payment schedule. The Defendant must appear in person and fill out a financial affidavit with compliance staff.  The compliance staff looks up all outstanding traffic fines/cost/restitution, etc. owed and the information is entered onto a payment agreement. The Defendant must sign the agreement acknowledging that he/she agrees to the payment plan set forth and the agreement becomes an order of the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Peoria County, Illinois. A follow-up review is set to review the Defendant's ability to pay if initial payments were set at a low rate. Failure to pay as agreed or appear on any review date may result in the issuance of a court ordered summons, contempt proceedings, a warrant for arrest or any other remedy authorized by law and interest penalties up to 15%. The Defendant agrees to notify the Circuit Clerk's Office, IN WRITING, of any change in address or phone number within five (5) days of such change.

Can I make arrangements over the phone? No. You must appear in person and sign a payment agreement. Individuals living more than 50 miles out of jurisdiction, please contact the Compliance officer to make arrangements.

How are payments made? Payments can be made by: Check (made payable to the Peoria County Circuit Clerk ($2 fee)) Credit Card (fee depends on the amount of payment) Debit Card ($5 fee) Money Order or Certified Cashier's Check (no extra fee) Cash (in-person only) Make Checks payable to: Peoria County Circuit Clerk                                         Mail Payments to:             Peoria County Circuit Clerk                                          324 Main Street, Room G22                                          Peoria, IL 61602                                          (309) 677-6223   Payment drop box: located at the Peoria County Courthouse, 324 Main Street, Peoria, by the doors exiting on the Adams/Hamilton Street side of the building by the fountain.

Or pay on-line at: www.illinoispay.com (follow the instructions)