Wisconsin court records by county: case search and dispositions
8 counties of Wisconsin have a court records page. Each names the court that hears felony cases, the office that keeps the files, Wisconsin's statewide court source and how to find a case by name.
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Every record type for the state on one page: Wisconsin criminal records.
Wisconsin court records by county: case search and dispositions. 8 pages, largest county first.
| County | Felony court | County court records | Court records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County · 916,205 | Circuit Court | Statewide source | Milwaukee County court records |
| Waukesha County · 412,591 | Circuit Court | Statewide source | Waukesha County court records |
| Outagamie County · 193,234 | Circuit Court | Statewide source | Outagamie County court records |
| Winnebago County · 171,735 | Circuit Court | Statewide source | Winnebago County court records |
| Kenosha County · 167,488 | Circuit Court | Statewide source | Kenosha County court records |
| Marathon County · 138,612 | Circuit Court | Statewide source | Marathon County court records |
| La Crosse County · 120,486 | Circuit Court | Statewide source | La Crosse County court records |
| Walworth County · 105,822 | Circuit Court | Statewide source | Walworth County court records |
Populations: US Census Bureau, 2023 estimates. A county gets a page only when its jail roster is live in the search and it has at least three facts of its own to state.
· shares below are over the Wisconsin court records we index; approximate, not an official figure
How Wisconsin court cases end: convictions, dismissals and pending cases. About 1,951,000 records across Wisconsin, read as a whole; approximate, not an official figure.
Among the Wisconsin court records we index that state a charge, the most common category of categorised charges is public order, trespass and property damage (16%), followed by assault, battery and threats (15%) and drug possession (14%). A record can carry charges in several categories, so the shares of categorised charges can add to more than 100%.
How recent. About 4% of the records show activity in the last 12 months, among the 97% that carry a date.
Every figure is a share of the records we index for Wisconsin, rounded; approximate, not an official figure. Cells with too few records behind them are left out rather than shown as zero. The county pages carry the same picture for each county where enough records exist; criminal charge types explains the categories.
Wisconsin court case search: the courts and the clerk.
Felony cases in Wisconsin are heard in the Circuit Court, which hears misdemeanors too, and the Clerk of Circuit Court keeps the case files. Wisconsin publishes a statewide court source, and a name search here includes it, so a result can show the disposition. Wisconsin's judiciary also runs a public case search, Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA), linked from each county page.
A name is a weak key on a court index. The court case search by name page explains how a name fails and what narrows it; the court records search page covers the record layer itself.
Beyond Wisconsin court records: jail rosters and arrest records by county. The same counties, the other two questions.
Wisconsin background check: search court records by name.
- Type a first and last name, and add an age or date of birth so the right person rises to the top.
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Wisconsin court records FAQ
How do I search Wisconsin court records by name?
Pick the county below, then search the full name with a date of birth; a name alone matches everyone who shares it. Wisconsin's judiciary also runs a public case search, Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA).
Which court hears criminal cases in Wisconsin?
Felony cases are heard in the Circuit Court, which hears misdemeanors too. The Clerk of Circuit Court keeps the case files.
Does Wisconsin publish court records statewide?
Yes. Wisconsin publishes a statewide court source, and it is part of a name search here, so a result can show how a case ended.
What does a disposition mean on a Wisconsin court record?
How the case ended: a conviction (including a guilty plea), a dismissal, an acquittal, a diversion, or nothing yet because the case is open. It is the one part of a criminal record that speaks to an outcome.
Can a Wisconsin court record be expunged?
Often, for some outcomes, on petition after a waiting period; the rules are Wisconsin's. Once an order is entered the clerk marks the file and it leaves the public record. This is a general description, not legal advice.