WOODSTOCK, Illinois (WLS) — The McHenry County Circuit Clerk’s Office will waive some criminal and reckless traffic tickets.

Anyone who has a balance owed on a criminal or traffic violation will be able to pay the full amount owed, free of late fees and collection interest that may have accrued.

This is the third year McHenry County has offered this program.

“Amnesty Week has been a real success story since we introduced it in 2022 – the number of participants almost tripled last year and we hope even more people will take advantage of the service as word continues to spread,” the official said of circuit Kathy Keefe. “And we’re excited to once again work with Prairie State Legal Services and the McHenry County Bar Association to help people who have turned their lives around work clear their criminal records.”

It starts on Friday and runs until next Friday, November 15th.

People can request a quote for the amount owed in their cases, less fees and interest, by emailing [email protected] or calling 815-334-4190. Payments can be made online at www.mchenrycircuitclerk.orgin person at the circuit clerk’s office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., by phone or by mail at the office at 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098. Payments may be made by cash, personal check, credit or debit card.

The expungement clinic will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 15, at the Michael J. Sullivan Judicial Center, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. Participants must pre-register at https://pslegal.org/event-details/details/263/McHenry-Criminal-Records-Relief-Clinic.