How can I obtain a “release of judgement”?

How can I obtain a “release of judgement”?

I was taken to small claims court and a judgement was made against me. I made the payment in full to the plaintiff and never heard of anything further so I figured it was all settled. It is now showing on my credit report and I want to get it removed. I am assuming the plaintiff never told the court that I made payment. I was told that I need a “release of judgement” to have this judgement cleared. How do I go about this and who is the one that starts and orders the “release of judgement”, is it me, the plaintiff or the courts?

Asked on February 28, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Illinois

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