Court and Law Questions

  • Where and When do I appear for my court date?

    Please get in touch with the Logan County Circuit Clerk's office for questions about your court date and when you need to appear. The Lincoln City Attorney will prosecute Lincoln City Ordinance violations.

  • What are the fines for traffic tickets/citations?

    Please visit the Logan County Circuit Clerk's Website for details about fines and appearances for traffic citations.

  • Can the Lincoln Police Department do a background check for employment in my business/organization?

    The Lincoln Police Department will not inquire about state and federal databases for background checks other than department-related purposes.  

  • What is the curfew age?

    • Anywhere in Illinois, the curfew is under 17 years of age. 
    • However, the Lincoln City Ordinance is under 18 years of age. If you are within Lincoln City Limits and you are 17 years of age you can be cited for curfew under the City Ordinance.  
    • If you are outside of Lincoln City Limits, not within another jurisdiction's curfew ordinance, then you can be cited under the State statute if you are 16 years of age. 
    • Those under 17 years of age driving a motor vehicle in violation of the State Curfew Act can be cited for driving without a valid driver's license.