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Kane County, IL Redacts Case Identifiers From Internet

June 01, 2012 posted by Steve Brownstein

Since Kane County, IL Circuit Court Clerk's Office rolled out a beta version to access court records online and officials say they've received positive feedback so far.

"It's easier to read the new system and it's much easier to use than jumping through the windows of the old program," said Karin Herwick, chief deputy court clerk.

Officials introduced the beta version March 1 at the clerk's website and are still refining it. Herwick said there is no timetable to dismantle the old portal, but it eventually will be phased out.

The new system does not show the dates of birth for defendants in criminal cases and that is because Circuit Clerk Deb Seyller wants to do everything she can to protect people's information, Herwick said.

By summer, the office will have developed a system to allow some users, such as law enforcement and prosecutors, to have access to birth dates, Herwick said.