About Wisconsin Court Records

Wisconsin court records are organized under the Director of State Courts per Wis. Stat. ch. 758. The Supreme Court and Court of Appeals publish opinions at wicourts.gov; Circuit Court records statewide are searchable for free through Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) at wcca.wicourts.gov.

Wisconsin Court Records

Statewide Records

Criminal Records
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Search statewide in Wisconsin for court records of felony and misdemeanor dispositions since 1992, felony corrections records since 1970, and sex offenders since 1994.

Federal Records

Bankruptcies
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Judgments
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County Records

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Wisconsin civil, family, criminal, traffic, probate, tax warrant, unemployment compensation, and workers compensation court case records statewide or by county.

City Records

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find Wisconsin court records?

Use the statewide case-search portal under Statewide for state-court records; PACER for federal.

Are court records free in Wisconsin?

Most case dockets are free online; certified copies and federal PACER have fees.

Can I see sealed or expunged cases?

No — sealed and expunged records are not publicly accessible.

How current are online court records?

Most state systems update overnight or within 24–48 hours of docket events.