The clerk of the circuit courts in all Wisconsin counties are considered to be the custodians for court case records and documents filed in that county. Therefore, they are able to provide citizens of Wisconsin assistance and guidance when it comes to filing and managing their court cases.
Wisconsin participates in what is known as a consolidated court automation program and allows the public to inspect court case records filed in a Wisconsin County Circuit Court. These court case records are uploaded and updated by the circuit court clerk’s office and are maintained by the Administration Office for the Director of the State courts.
WIS Circuit Court CCAP
Using and accessing the WIS Circuit court CCAP online search portal is done through the main web page for the Wisconsin court and judicial system. Individuals that use this portal are able to do many of the things that the clerk of the court’s office is able to do. This includes the following:
- Pay traffic and court fines
- Lookup court case documents
- Access forms needed to file court cases and update court cases
- File cases electronically
- Research current laws
- Research and view supreme court cases
- Attend Livestream court hearings
- View calendars for judicial officers
- Communicate with other agencies and court staff about court cases
The best way to see and understand how this portal can help you is by visiting the court and judicial system website as well as view the user guide and make use of the tutorial.
How to Obtain Court Records Through WIS Circuit Court CCAP
If you need to obtain copies of court records, you can use the portal to request court case records or to print them out. If you need certified copies of court case documents, you will need to request this from the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office in the county where the case was filed. Otherwise, you should have the option to print the court records directly from the website.
If you need to request court case documents you can fill out the message form on the website, call the clerk’s office, visit the clerk’s office in person, fax a request, and/or mail a request to the clerk. Keep in mind there are fees involved when requesting court documents from the clerk of court.
Some of the fees include the following:
- Charge per document for certified copies
- Charge per page for copies
- Charge for conducting a name search if you do not have the case number.
If you have questions regarding the fees associated with a records request, you need to contact the clerk’s office.
Contacting Technical Support
You can contact technical support for the website by using the live chat option, sending an email, or calling the toll-free technical support number.
WIS Circuit Court CCAP FAQs
Who should be contacted for questions about the CCAP?
The clerk of the court where the case was filed.
What if I discover an error on a court case record?
Contact the clerk of the court’s office.
What if I am unsure how to spell an individual’s name?
Perform a wildcard search. Instructions can be found in the user’s guide.