Adams County Court Records

In Adams County, court records include all papers and documents collected, created, or filed during judicial actions filed in the county. Such records typically provide information on all cases, from complaint to disposition. Typically, information contained in Adams County court records may include:

• Case, record, or citation number
• File date
• Names of parties to a case (individual, business, or organisation)
• Court, judge, or attorney details
• Case or hearing status
• Description of actions
• Final decision or sentence.

Certain court records on criminal cases may also contain data related to Adams County arrest records or criminal history reports.

Are Court Records Public in Adams County?

Yes, as per Wisconsin Public Records Law, persons may inspect, examine, or obtain copies of public records (including court records) unless expressly deemed private or confidential by law or court rule. Some examples of records exempted from public disclosure include:

• Personal financial data
• Child abuse restraining order
• Unexecuted search warrants
• Grand juror lists and proceedings
• Child abuse injunction and restraining orders
• Medical records
• Adoption and paternity proceedings
• Guardianship, juvenile, and mental health proceedings
• Records protected by law or court seal.

Adams County Court Records Search

Individuals looking for Adams County court records may use the WCCA search tool provided by the Wisconsin Court System if the case was filed in the Circuit Court. Alternatively, the court clerk is typically responsible for maintaining records about each court's proceedings. Interested persons may inspect records or request copies by providing case details, identifying the needed documents, and paying appropriate fees.

Adams County Courts

The court system in Adams County consists of a Circuit Court and a Municipal Court. These courts serve the county by handling legal matters within their respective jurisdictions. The addresses of courts in Adams County are as follows:

Adams County Circuit Court
Adams County Courthouse
401 Adams Street,
Friendship, WI 53934
Phone: (608) 339-4208
Fax: (608) 339-4503

Town of Rome Municipal Court
1156 Alpine Drive,
Nekoosa, WI 54457
Phone: (715) 325-8039
Fax: (715) 325-8035

Adams County Criminal and Civil Records

In Adams County, the Municipal Court handles less severe criminal and civil matters involving ordinance violations or infractions, while the Circuit Court hears most of the other criminal cases (felonies and misdemeanors) and civil disputes (landlord/tenant and personal injury). Furthermore, each court's clerk maintains respective records of judicial proceedings.

Therefore, individuals may use the WCCA case search tool if applicable, inspect records in person, or direct copy requests to the appropriate custodian. Requests may be in-person, via mail, or other acceptable channels. Requesters should provide case details (like case number, name, dates), identifying the needed documents (like judgment, decree, order), and paying appropriate fees. Access to some exempted records may also require eligible persons to provide valid identification or proof of claims.

Note that while criminal case records may contain arrest and warrant information, complete Adams County arrest records are typically available from the arresting agency.

Adams County Marriage Records

Records of marriages licensed in the county are available from the Adams County Register of Deeds. However, only record subjects and persons with direct and valid interest may obtain certified copies. Other individuals may obtain uncertified copies.

To request Adams County marriage records, submit or mail completed applications, fees, and ID requirements to:

Register of Deeds
401 Adams Street,
Suite 12,
Friendship, WI 53934
Phone: (608) 339-4206
Email: adamsrod@co.adams.wi.us.

The first copy of a marriage certificate costs $20, and additional copies cost $3 each. Individuals may also request these records from the Wisconsin Vital Records Office for the same fee by mailing completed applications and other requirements to:

Wisconsin Vital Records Office
P.O. Box 309
Madison, WI 53701.

Adams County Divorce Records

In Adams County, individuals may obtain divorce decrees from the Clerk of Circuit Court and certificates of divorce from the Wisconsin Vital Records Office or Register of Deeds. However, certified copies are strictly available to the record subjects and persons with direct and valid interest, while uncertified copies are public.

For divorce case information or decrees, perform searches with the WCCA search tool or direct requests containing the document name and case details to:

Adams County Clerk of Circuit Court
401 Adams Street,
Suite 6,
Friendship, WI 53934
Phone: (608) 339-4208
Fax: (608) 339-4503
Email: ClerkofCourts@co.adams.wi.us.

On the other hand, individuals seeking certified or uncertified copies of divorce certificates should submit or mail applications, fees, and ID requirements to:

Register of Deeds
401 Adams Street,
Suite 12,
Friendship, WI 53934
Phone: (608) 339-4206
Email: adamsrod@co.adams.wi.us.

The first copy of Adams County divorce certificates costs $20, and additional copies cost $3 each. Individuals may mail completed applications and other requirements to:

Wisconsin Vital Records Office
P.O. Box 309
Madison, WI 53701.

Adams Birth Records

Adams County birth certificates are locally available at the Register of Deeds' Office and at the state level from the Wisconsin Vital Records Office. However, while uncertified copies are public, only the registrant, close relatives, and others with valid interests may obtain certified copies.

Interested individuals may submit or mail completed applications, fees, and ID requirements to:

Register of Deeds
401 Adams Street,
Suite 12,
Friendship, WI 53934
Phone: (608) 339-4206
Email: adamsrod@co.adams.wi.us.

Alternatively, individuals may mail completed applications and other requirements to:

Wisconsin Vital Records Office
P.O. Box 309
Madison, WI 53701.

The first copy of a birth certificate from either office costs $20, and additional copies cost $3 each.

Adams Death Records

The Register of Deeds issues Adams County death records while the Wisconsin Vital Records Office maintains statewide death certificates. However, only the record subject's close relative and persons with direct and valid interest may obtain certified copies. Other individuals may obtain uncertified copies.

To request death records, submit or mail completed applications, fees, and ID requirements to:

Register of Deeds
401 Adams Street,
Suite 12,
Friendship, WI 53934
Phone: (608) 339-4206
Email: adamsrod@co.adams.wi.us.

Individuals may also mail completed applications and other requirements to:

Wisconsin Vital Records Office
P.O. Box 309
Madison, WI 53701.

Both offices charge $20 for the search and first copy of death certificates and $3 for each additional copy.

Adams County Probate Court Records

Records of probate cases filed in the Adams County Circuit Court are available with the Register in Probate. While guardianship and mental health proceedings are exempt from public disclosure, individuals may find information concerning will disputes and estate administration with the WCCA case search tool.

To request probate court records, visit the register's office or mail letters containing case details and document name to:

Adams County Register in Probate
401 Adams Street,
Suite 14
Friendship, WI 53934
Fax: (608) 339-4596
Phone: (608) 339-4213
Email: molly.manzer-biersack@wicourts.gov.

When required, requesters should pay fees for record duplication or certification, as well as provide valid IDs to prove their interest in the records.

Adams County Property Records

The Adams County Register of Deeds maintains most land documents such as deeds, mortgages, tax liens, and land contracts. Individuals may perform a property or document search on the land records system or direct requests to:

Register of Deeds
401 Adams Street,
Suite 12,
Friendship, WI 53934
Phone: (608) 339-4206
Email: adamsrod@co.adams.wi.us.

Adams County Court Records Online

Individuals looking for Adams County court records may use the WCCA search tool provided by the Wisconsin Court System. Record seekers may also sometimes opt to use third-party sites like Wisconsincourtrecords.us as additional resources for accessing Adams County court records online. Third-party platforms often provide convenient tools for finding court records by case number, party name, location, or date. However, as such sites operate independently of government agencies, it cannot be guaranteed that data obtained from them will be up to date or error-free.