| Joan Meyers, Legal Counsel/Prosecutor | (815) 439-2494 |
| Debra Abbott, Assistant Prosecutor | (815) 267-7204 |
| Sarah Baca, Court Secretary | (815) 439-4234 |
| Loretta Wrosch, Court Secretary | (815) 267-7205 |
| Sue Choi, Licensing Coordinator | (815) 439-4805 |
The Courts and Licensing Sections of the Plainfield Police Department are respectively responsible for the prosecution of all traffic and
non-traffic ordinance violation complaints issued by the Village of Plainfield Police Department, and the issuance of certain licenses/permits
required by the Village of Plainfield. These sections are managed by Joan Meyers, Legal Counsel to the Village's Police Department.
Courts Section | Licensing Section | Alarm Information | Business License Information | Special Movement Permit Information | Taxicab License Forms
Courts Section
The Courts Section is comprised of Ms. Meyers, Assistant Prosecutor Debra Abbott, and Court Secretaries Sarah Baca and Loretta Wrosch. Most ordinance
violation/misdemeanor complaints are heard at the Village's Branch Court, located at the Plainfield Law Enforcement Center, 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive,
Plainfield, Illinois. Aggravated traffic matters (i.e. driving while license suspended/revoked, reckless driving) are prosecuted at the Will County
Courthouse, 14 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois. These matters are heard at these locations on the following dates and times:
Branch Court, Plainfield Law Enforcement Center, 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield:
1:00 p.m. on the First Friday and Third Wednesday of each month
Aggravated Traffic, Will County Courthouse, 14 W. Jefferson, Joliet, Illinois:
9:00 a.m. on the First, Second and Third Thursdays of each month
Courtroom 302 (First Thursday), 303 (Second Thursday) and 304 (Third Thursday)
All DUI and felony complaints are prosecuted by the Will County State's Attorney's Office and are not subject to above court schedule. Information regarding
the status of pending cases may be directed to the Will County Circuit Court Clerk's Office at (815) 727-8560, or may be found online at www.willcountycircuitcourt.com. The arraignment date (initial court date) for all traffic matters is set
forth on the face of the traffic citation (lower left corner) and the corresponding bond sheet. Notification of the arraignment date for non-traffic ordinance
complaints is provided by mail from the Courts Section. Please refer to your traffic citation/ordinance violation complaint notification to determine your
initial court date. Subsequent court dates are set by the presiding Judge. Questions regarding a court date, time or location may be directed to Sarah Baca
or Loretta Wrosch at the phone numbers set forth above.
Licensing Section
The Licensing Section is responsible for the administration and issuance of Commercial and Residential Alarm Licenses, Business Licenses, Special Movement Permits, and Taxicab Licenses issued by the
Village of Plainfield. Applications for these Licenses/Permits should be submitted, with all necessary supporting documentation and applicable fees to
the Village's Licensing Coordinator, Susan Choi, at the Plainfield Law Enforcement Center. Applications for the Village's Commerical and Residential Alarm License, Business License, Special Movement Permit, and Taxicab License can be downloaded, filled out, and brought into the Law Enforcement Center.
Alarm Information
Does Plainfield require Alarm Permits for all businesses and residents who have alarms systems installed in their home or business?
Yes. Plainfield requires that all holders of burglar alarm systems have a current alarm permit. Permit applications may be obtained from the Plainfield Police Records Office during normal business hours or click here for a Commercial Alarm Application or click here for a Residential Alarm Application. Completed applications and fees may be mailed to the Police Department. Alarm Licenses are not transferable from one owner to another or from one location to another. Your account will be closed only after a completed Burglar Alarm Cancellation Notice has been fully completed and returned to the Plainfield Police Licensing/Permits Coordinator. If you have questions, please call the Plainfield Police Licensing/Permits Coordinator at (815) 439-4805. For more information, click here for a copy of the Burglar Alarm Ordinance Brochure.
Alarm Permit Fee/Renewal:
Commercial Fee = $25.00 (Yearly)
Residential Fee = $10.00 (Yearly)
Business License Information
Does Plainfield require businesses to be registered and licensed?
Yes. Click here for the Business License Application. The Village of Plainfield adopted a Business License Ordinance requiring all corporate, retail, and home businesses operating in the Village of Plainfield to register and be licensed. To view Ordinance #2083, click on the link to Municipal Code Online to view the Ordinance. The fee for registration is $25.00. Please make your check payable to the Village of Plainfield. You must notify the Police Department when there is a relocation or change in ownership of business. Business Licenses are not transferable from one owner to another or from one location to another. Your account will be closed only after a completed Business License Cancellation Notice has been fully completed and returned to the Plainfield Police Licensing/Permits Coordinator.
Special Movement Permit Guidelines & Application
Plainfield’s Village Ordinance, as stated in Chapter 5, Section 5-7, allows overweight vehicles (by permit) to use Load Limit Streets. Any vehicle over 73,280 pounds gross weight (5 axles)/18,000 per axle is required to obtain a Special Movement Permit to traverse any of Plainfield’s “Load Limit Streets.” Please review the following guidelines before submitting your application.
Permit numbers are designated by year, then followed by the letters “SM” for Special Movement, and numbered consecutively from 01 beginning January 1st; sample: 07SM001.
FAX applications are accepted and may be faxed to (815) 436-9981.
For questions related to Weight Restrictions or Detour Routes, please call (815) 436-6544 to speak with a Traffic Sergeant.
Applications will not be processed with incomplete information and will be returned back to the permitee. All information must be provided as listed. The word “LEGAL” for height or length is not sufficient data for approval.
The permit may not be transferred, extended or altered. Extensions to permits will no longer be permitted.
Permits will be processed within one working day and must meet the requirements of approval before being authorized. Be advised that your permit will not be available at the time of request.
If you find that the permit does not cover the intended move, is incorrect or in error, contact the Plainfield Police Department, Licensing/Permits Coordinator, prior to starting the move.
Permits are valid for a maximum of five (5) days from the date of issue. Weekday movements are authorized only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (daylight hours). Saturday movements are authorized only between sunrise and noon. Movements on Sunday are prohibited.
The driver of the vehicle utilized for the move must have the Special Movement Permit issued by this Department in his/her possession during the progress of the movement and must be available for inspection by Police and Village officials. The permit covers only the person or firm designated as grantee and is not transferable.
The permit is not valid on any highway or bridge posted for a load limit less than the gross weight of the move, on any highway closed to traffic, and on any highway not maintained by the Village of Plainfield. The right to use highways other than those specified is neither implied nor granted. The permitee must obtain permission from proper local authorities to use local streets or highways. If moving on State routes please include the State Permit # on your application and send a copy of the State Permit along with the application.
Permits must be paid upon completion of the move. Please make your check payable to the Village of Plainfield and send payment to: Plainfield Police Department, Attn: Licensing/Permits Coordinator, 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, Illinois 60544-7704.
Taxicab License Forms
Taxicab Company Certificate Application | Taxicab Driver's License Application | Taxi License Background Investigation Form
