The McHenry County Circuit Clerk’s Office will be hosting their 5th annual Amnesty Week from October 5, 2026, through October 9, 2026. This program allows residents to avoid collection fees and interest on unpaid traffic tickets and past due criminal case fines.
During Amnesty Week court patrons can avoid additional fees by paying the original amount due before the case was turned over to collections. Anyone who has a balance due on a criminal, traffic, DUI, ordinance or conservation violation will be able to pay their total due minus any late fees and collection interest which have accumulated. This does not apply to any fines and costs which have already been paid, or any tax refunds which have been applied against what is due and owing.
Individuals who wish to participate in this program may ask for a quote in their case or cases by sending an email to [email protected] or calling 815-334-4190. The quoted amount will be the amount due less any late fees and collection interest. Payments can be made online at www.McHenryCircuitClerk.org, by mail, or in person at the McHenry County Circuit Clerk’s office, 2200 N. Seminary Ave, Room 136, Woodstock, IL 60098, from 8:00am until 4:30pm, during the week of October 5-9, 2026. Payments can be made by cash, personal check, credit or debit card. Anyone with questions about Amnesty Week may call 815-334-4190 or email [email protected] for further information.
