CCAPS WI also known as consolidated court automation programs is the uniform court database system for the state of Wisconsin. It is formed by merging two computer departments in Wisconsin’s court system to minimize the court system’s workload and allow an efficient and effective means of communication for users.
CCAPS WI is used by the public, government agencies, and law enforcement throughout Wisconsin to help streamline the communication process between these different entities.
Understanding CCAPS WI
This database is maintained by computer software that is updated regularly through the Director of State Courts Administration and the Chief Information Officer of the consolidated court automation programs. This database can be used to enter and obtain information regarding court cases filed in the Wisconsin Circuit court system.
The system’s purpose is to eliminate the use of paper that is being used in the courtrooms. Court clerks are able to use the system to enter documents and notes into court cases electronically. Prior to the database being implemented in the court system, clerks would need to perform all of their work manually, including making hand-written notes that are needed for court hearings.
Part of the database is the Wisconsin Circuit Courts Access portal. The information retrieved from this portal is processed using CCAPS WI. There are several interfaces that are designed to exchange active court case information to improve the accuracy of the record-keeping process.
Using CCAPS WI
Each county courthouse has designated computers that are used in the clerks’ and judges’ offices to input information into the database. This database is accessed when an individual uses one of the applications or interfaces that are part of the CCAPS WI system.
Maintenance is performed on the system regularly and updates to the system are made at least once a year or when there are changes in the Wisconsin state law. The technical support group is trained in all areas of the database to ensure that users are provided with superior technical support.
The system is also used as a legal learning and research center. Self-help tutorials and guides are available to provide users with information regarding the Wisconsin statute and courthouse regulations. Through the self-help center, individuals can receive guidance with filling out legal forms and filing court cases.
CCAPS WI Contact Information
Support for the CCAPS WI database is maintained through the Director of State Courts offices. These offices are responsible for providing technical assistance to users and solving technical problems that may arise.
The Wisconsin Court System’s main website contains information to help users contact the technical support staff or the clerk of the court office for help navigating and using the system. If documents are needed, individuals would need to contact the clerk of the court’s office to receive instructions for requesting court case records.
All other issues can be resolved by using the tutorials and guides in the database or by contacting the technical support staff. There is a link on the portal that can be used to contact technical support or you can use the toll-free support number.