Martinsville, Illinois Public Records

Public safety in Martinsville is managed by the Martinsville Police Department, which works closely with the Clark County Sheriff's Office to maintain the security and well-being of the community. Individuals seeking information on arrest records or criminal history can contact the police department or the sheriff's office, as these agencies are responsible for maintaining such public records in accordance with state and local laws. The Clark County Jail, operated by the sheriff's office, serves as the detention facility for law enforcement agencies within the county.

Martinsville voters are served by the Clark County Clerk & Recorder, who serves as the election authority for all of Clark County. The office is located at 501 Archer Avenue, Marshall, IL 62441, phone (217) 826-8311. The County Clerk's office administers all federal, state, county, and municipal elections for Martinsville residents, including voter registration, early voting, absentee ballot processing, and election day operations. Illinois residents can register to vote online at ova.elections.il.gov (the Illinois State Board of Elections online voter registration portal), by mail, or in person at the County Clerk's office or other designated locations. Voter registration must be completed at least 27 days before an election. To register in Illinois, applicants must be U.S. citizens, be at least 18 years old by Election Day, and have been a resident of their election precinct for at least 30 days. A valid Illinois driver's license or State ID number is required for online registration. Martinsville holds municipal elections for Village President (Mayor) and Village Trustees on a four-year cycle during the Consolidated Election in odd-numbered years, next scheduled for April 2025 and April 2029. Information about local candidates, ballot measures, and village board proceedings can be obtained from the Village Clerk at (217) 382-4321. Martinsville residents can find their assigned polling place by visiting the Illinois State Board of Elections voter information portal at www.elections.il.gov or by contacting the Clark County Clerk at (217) 826-8311. In Illinois, voter registration lists are public records available for inspection, though they cannot be used for commercial purposes. Campaign finance reports for local and state candidates are available through the Illinois State Board of Elections at www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/. Precinct-level election results are published by the County Clerk following certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Clark County reported voter turnout of approximately 66%, with about 10,000 registered voters and roughly 6,600 ballots cast across all precincts. On November 3, 2026 (the federal general election date), Martinsville and Clark County voters will decide several important races. Illinois will hold elections for Governor and all constitutional officers (four-year terms), one U.S. Senate seat (Illinois Senator Dick Durbin's seat, Class 2, up for election in 2026), all members of the U.S. House of Representatives including Illinois's 15th Congressional District which includes Clark County, and state legislative races for the Illinois General Assembly. County offices up for election in 2026 include County Board members and potentially other county offices depending on term schedules. Absentee voting in Illinois (called vote-by-mail) is available to any registered voter without requiring an excuse. Applications for mail-in ballots can be submitted online through the County Clerk or at elections.il.gov. Early voting is available at designated locations in Clark County beginning 40 days before Election Day, with extended hours in the final week before the election. Illinois also offers grace period registration, allowing voters to register and vote simultaneously during the early voting period and on Election Day at designated locations.