Illinois DUI timing can move before the first full court strategy is in place.
Madison County drivers often need to track the criminal case, police records, and Illinois Secretary of State license consequences at the same time.
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Collinsville DUI court and license guide
Illinois uses 0.08% BAC as the per se alcohol threshold. This page ties that state rule to the local court and agencies most relevant to Collinsville.
Confirm the court anchor for Collinsville
Madison County Courthouse is the court reference used for this guide. Check the court website and paperwork early so the local path is clear from the start.
Open court websiteKeep Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility - Edwardsville in view
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility - Edwardsville is the driver-services reference for this page. Confirm services and hours before making a trip or assuming the court handles the license side.
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Fast path for Collinsville.
If you only have a few minutes, use this block to find the court, license, and records steps that usually matter first.
Confirm the court path
Use Madison County Courthouse to verify the next court date, courtroom, and case status before making plans.
Court websiteCheck the 46-day suspension clock
A statutory summary suspension is separate from the criminal case and can begin 46 days after notice.
License officeRequest local records
Collinsville Police Department may be the starting point for police reports, crash reports, or agency questions.
Police websiteOn this page
Local directory
Courts, police, and license offices serving Collinsville.
Use these contacts to confirm court dates, request records, verify office hours, or find the correct agency before visiting.
Courts
Circuit Court
Madison County Courthouse
- Phone
- (618) 296-4470
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Primary courthouse for Madison County Circuit Court matters.
Official websiteCourt records and filings
Madison County Circuit Clerk
- Phone
- (618) 692-6240
- Hours
- Call to confirm counter hours before visiting.
Use for case records, fines, court dates, and filing questions.
Official websiteCriminal court location
Madison County Criminal Justice Center
- Phone
- (618) 692-8932
- Hours
- Call to confirm the correct courtroom before appearing.
The Madison County State's Attorney FAQ lists this as a court location for some criminal appearances.
Official websiteLaw enforcement
Municipal Police
Collinsville Police Department
- Phone
- (618) 344-2131
- Hours
- Front desk and records hours vary; call before visiting.
For city police records, local crash reports, and municipal law-enforcement questions.
Official websiteCounty Sheriff
Madison County Sheriff's Office
- Phone
- (618) 692-4433
County agency that may be involved outside municipal limits or on county matters.
Official websiteState Police
Illinois State Police - District 11
- Phone
- (618) 346-3990
State patrol agency for highways and state-level traffic enforcement.
Official websiteDriver services
Driver Services
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility - Edwardsville
- Phone
- (618) 656-8956
- Hours
- Hours change periodically; confirm with the Secretary of State before visiting.
Nearest full driver services reference for licenses, IDs, written testing, road testing, CDL written testing, registration, titles, and plates.
Official websiteLocal office locations
Map of offices serving Collinsville.
The map is a quick orientation tool. Confirm the right office and hours before traveling.
Local guide
Collinsville DUI essentials.
Criminal Court
Madison County Courthouse is the local court reference for Collinsville cases in this guide. The listed court system is Third Judicial Circuit.
Enforcement
Collinsville Police Department, county deputies, or state patrol officers may be involved depending on where the stop happened.
License Consequences
A statutory summary suspension is separate from the criminal case and can begin 46 days after notice.
Key deadlines
Calendar these before the case gets away from you.
Illinois summary suspension can begin
Illinois statutory summary suspension is separate from the criminal DUI case. A driver can petition to challenge the suspension, but timing is strict.
Appear in Madison County court
Check the citation, bond paperwork, or circuit clerk for the actual date and courtroom. Madison County Courthouse is the court reference used for this guide.
Resolve Secretary of State requirements
Reinstatement can require fees, proof of eligibility, alcohol/drug evaluation steps, and BAIID or MDDP requirements depending on the case.
Illinois law
DUI law and license rules for Collinsville.
Illinois DUI definition
Illinois prohibits driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, intoxicating compounds, or combinations of them.
BAC limits
The general per se alcohol limit is 0.08% BAC. Commercial drivers and drivers under 21 face stricter standards under separate rules.
Implied consent
Refusing chemical testing or testing over the legal limit can trigger Secretary of State license consequences separate from the criminal case.
Local ordinances
Collinsville police may enforce city ordinances along with Illinois traffic and criminal statutes. DUI charges themselves are handled under Illinois law in the county court system.
Process
What to expect next.
- The criminal case usually starts in the county court system after an arrest or citation.
- A first DUI is generally a Class A misdemeanor unless aggravating facts apply.
- A statutory summary suspension is separate from the criminal case and can begin 46 days after notice.
- Court dates, license deadlines, and administrative hearings can move on separate tracks.
Court reference
Madison County Courthouse
155 N. Main Street, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Illinois DUI
DUI penalties and risk points.
Penalty exposure depends on the facts, prior record, test result, injury risk, passengers, and whether the case is charged as aggravated.
| Category | Charge level | What it can mean |
|---|---|---|
| First DUI | Generally Class A misdemeanor | Up to 364 days in jail, fines, court costs, evaluation, and possible license consequences. |
| Second DUI | Class A misdemeanor or higher depending on facts | Mandatory minimum penalties may apply, and license consequences become more serious. |
| Aggravated DUI | Felony | Possible felony exposure for serious injury, death, repeat offenses, suspended-license driving, child passenger facts, or other aggravators. |
| High BAC or refusal | Enhanced risk | A high test result or refusal can affect sentencing, monitoring, and Secretary of State requirements. |
Testing and BAC
Implied consent and BAC limits.
What Illinois consent means
Driving in Illinois carries implied consent to chemical testing after a lawful DUI arrest.
Test over the limit
A first-offense statutory summary suspension is commonly 6 months after a test at 0.08% or more.
Refusal
A first refusal can mean a 12-month statutory summary suspension.
46-day start
The suspension does not usually start immediately; it begins 46 days after notice unless successfully challenged.
License restoration
Getting driving privileges back.
Confirm eligibility
Check the Secretary of State suspension or revocation record and make sure the required waiting period has passed.
Complete evaluation requirements
Alcohol/drug evaluation, risk education, treatment, or continuing care may be required depending on classification.
Address BAIID or MDDP
Eligible first offenders may use an MDDP with a BAIID during suspension; reinstatement can also involve ignition interlock rules.
Pay reinstatement fees
Secretary of State reinstatement fees and proof of compliance are usually required before driving privileges return.
Attorney question
Do I need a DUI attorney in Collinsville?
DUI is a serious offense that can carry serious consequences if it is not handled correctly. People often search for "Collinsville DUI attorney" even when Illinois uses DUI as the formal offense name. Because a case can affect criminal penalties, driving privileges, insurance, employment, commercial driving status, immigration status, or a professional license, seeking legal advice from a licensed Illinois attorney is strongly recommended.
Criminal consequences
DUI cases can involve criminal court, plea options, sentencing conditions, fines, probation terms, and local court procedures.
License consequences
Driving privileges can move on a separate timeline from the court case, so missed driver-service deadlines can create problems even before the criminal case is finished.
Records to gather
Useful records may include the ticket, bond paperwork, court date notice, police agency information, chemical-test paperwork, and any Secretary of State or DMV notice.
This page does not recommend a specific lawyer and is not legal advice. It is meant to help you identify the local court, police agency, and license contacts that may matter before you contact a Illinois DUI attorney.
Nearby areas
Other Madison County Metro East guides.
FAQ
Quick answers for Collinsville.
Is 0.08% BAC the only way to have a DUI case?
No. Illinois can also focus on impairment, controlled substances, or combinations of substances depending on the evidence.
Where would this DUI case usually connect locally?
Madison County Courthouse is the local court reference used for this guide, with Collinsville Police Department listed as the city agency reference.
Can license issues happen outside the criminal case?
A statutory summary suspension is separate from the criminal case and can begin 46 days after notice.
Sources
Official references used here.
Illinois DUI statuteOfficial sourceIllinois Secretary of State DUI informationOfficial sourceIllinois license reinstatement guidanceOfficial sourceMadison County CourthouseOfficial sourceCollinsville Police DepartmentOfficial sourceIllinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility - EdwardsvilleOfficial source