The Wisconsin court system has an e-filing service option that is available to the public to eliminate the need to visit the courthouse in person. This is a convenient option if you need to access services offered by the courts after business hours.
How do I locate Wisconsin court records?
Court records are included in public records and can be found by doing a simple search on the internet. You can also access a Wisconsin county courthouse website, or visit a county courthouse in person to locate court records.
There is a search portal and an e-filing service that is maintained through the county clerk’s office and the Director of the State Courts’ office.
Is there a charge for looking up court records?
There are circumstances when looking up court records where you are required to pay a fee for the court records. If you are just wanting to search for court records you can do this free of charge through the courthouse portal or by visiting the courthouse. You could be charged fees if you need copies of court case documents.
When completing a request for copies of court documents you can inquire about any charges that you may encounter.
What is Wis Court Case search?
This is a search portal that is part of the Wisconsin e-filing court service. You can view, file, and print out documents from Wisconsin court cases through this search portal. The platform is designed to allow users the convenience of performing courthouse functions remotely.
Through the e-filing platform, users can file court cases, add documents to court cases, pay the filing fee, receive case notifications, and add others to view and prepare court case filings on their behalf without visiting the local courthouse.
How does Wis Court case search work?
To access the portal you must have access to an e-court account. If you don’t have one or don’t have access to one, you would need to register for one. To register for an e-court account, you will need to go to the Wisconsin Circuit Courts website and click on the eFiling service link.
From the eFiling tab, you will choose to register for an eCourts account. After selecting the registration option you will find links for the registration users guide, faqs, and rules and requirements.
When registering for an eCourts account, you will see step-by-step instructions to help you with registering for an account. The process is self-explanatory, just make sure you have all the necessary information to register for an account before you begin.
Who can I call with Wis Court case search questions?
Most questions about the platform or the portal can be answered using the resources found on the platform. There are user guides, training material, faqs, and a registration guide to help you register for an account or eFile a court case.
There is also a link on the website that can be used to contact support. eFiling support can be reached Monday through Friday by filling out the form that appears after clicking on the contact support link.