If you need to access Wisconsin court case records and documents there are several methods that can be followed to do this. Whether you need information regarding judgments, liens, arrests, civil, and/or criminal matters the WI CCAP Circuit Court database and online search portal provides that information.
The database can be accessed by the general public and it is used by attorneys, government agencies, and the clerk of the circuit court’s staff. The portal can be accessed remotely through a computer that has internet access or through the public terminals located in the courts.
WI CCAP Circuit Court Portal
Using the WI CCAP online portal does not require a login, however, you must agree to the terms and conditions listed on the website before you can use the search database. The portal can be used to perform simple or advanced court case searches, research supreme court cases, and/or file documents electronically with the courts.
There are a number of ways that you can learn more about using the portal. Resources are provided on the website and they include tutorials, user guides, and a FAQs section.
WI CCAP Circuit Court Records
As previously mentioned, you can access the portal through the Wisconsin Court system website clicking on the navigation link and selecting the search case option from the dropdown menu. Once you have highlighted this option, you will see another dropdown menu and you would need to select Circuit Court.
Once you have made your selection, you will need to read over the terms and conditions for the portal. After you have read the terms and conditions, click on the “I Agree” option to begin searching the database.
You can search for Wisconsin Circuit Court records with or without the case number. Fill in the blanks for the search criteria and click submit to begin your search. After you have submitted your search request, you will be directed to the search results page. If the results are too broad, you can refine your results by entering additional search criteria on the previous page.
Updating WI CCAP Circuit Court Information
Information that is entered or uploaded to the database is updated on an hourly basis unless there are technical issues that prevent the information from being updated. Maintenance is performed on the website nightly and during this time the website is not accessible.
The Director of the StateCourt’s Office is responsible for the upkeep of the database and making sure it functions properly. Updates to the system are added annually, along with any changes to the Wisconsin state laws. The responsibility of maintaining court case documents is the official record-keeper of the court records. This is usually the county where the circuit court case was filed.
Additional Information
If you are unable to locate a court case by searching the WI CCAP database, you may need to contact the clerk of the court’s office. It is a possibility that the court case in question is not accessible to the public. This normally occurs when the case involves a juvenile or it is sealed.