Douglas County Court Records

Douglas County court records contain information about the different county courts' cases. These records serve as official records for future reference, documenting court hearings, court rulings, and case outcomes.

Court records in Douglas County contain the following information:

• Information about the parties to a case.
• Court filings, including pleadings, motions, and decisions.
• Court orders, sentences, and judgments.
• Dates of filing and the status of the lawsuit.

Many of Douglas County's court records are also derived from arrest records.

Are Court Records Public in Douglas County?

The Wisconsin Open Records Law permits citizens to view or get copies of documents kept by public officials. Unless there are exemptions, records are assumed to be accessible for viewing or copying. The public record statute's disclosure requirements are rendered ineffective in cases when an exemption is applicable. Some records may be exempted due to state or federal restrictions; this includes information from law enforcement and investigations, juvenile status, or situations in which disclosure would constitute a privacy invasion.

Douglas County Court Records Search

The Search Wisconsin Court Cases service allows interested parties to search court records. The details needed to search are the case number, business name, date of birth, and party name or names. The state judiciary provides this service by distributing case information across the state's circuit courts.

The Douglas court records are kept up to date by the Douglas County Clerk of Courts. Requests for court records can be submitted in person or by letter to:

Douglas County Clerk of Courts
Courthouse Building
1313 Belknap Street
Room 309
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 395-1203

Douglas County Courts

There is just one Circuit Court in Douglas County. Interested parties can find both its branches at:

Douglas County Circuit Court - Branch I
Courthouse Building
1313 Belknap Street
Room 303
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: (715) 395-1471
Fax: (715) 395-1633

Douglas County Circuit Court - Branch II
Douglas County Courthouse
1313 Belknap Street
Room 307
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: (715) 395-1207
Fax: (715) 395-1285

Douglas County Criminal and Civil Records

The Douglas County Circuit Court oversees all criminal and civil cases. It covers criminal cases involving prosecuting an individual who allegedly committed a crime. Criminal court records also tend to contain Douglas County arrest records since they play an essential role in the legal process. The Circuit Court also gives judgment on civil cases like will and estates, intestacy, trespass, and probate cases. Record seekers can find criminal and civil court records using the Search Wisconsin Court Cases service. They can also find them at the Clerk of Court’s Office, which is located at:

Douglas County Clerk of Courts
Courthouse Building
1313 Belknap Street
Room 309
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 395-1203

Douglas County Marriage Records

The Register of Deeds keeps Douglas County marriage records. Parties may ask for marriage records in person or by mail. To complete a request for this record, they must fill out an application for a marriage certificate. The completed form should be sent in person or by mail to the following address, together with the requester's legitimate photo ID, money, and a self-addressed stamped envelope:

Douglas County Register of Deeds
Courthouse Building
1313 Belknap Street, Room 108
P.O. Box 847
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: (715) 395-1551
Fax: (715) 395-1553

Each certified copy of the marriage record costs $20, and each extra copy that is processed costs $3. Interested parties may use a cashier's check or money order payable to the "Douglas County Register of Deeds" to pay for the copies.

Douglas County Divorce Records

The Clerk of Court's office holds the divorce records for Douglas County. Requests for divorce records can be submitted in person or by letter to:

Douglas County Clerk of Courts
Courthouse Building
1313 Belknap Street
Room 309
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 395-1203

The Douglas County Register of Deeds has divorce records from January 1, 2016. The Divorce Certificate Application must be filled out to access divorce records. The application form should be submitted to: with a self-addressed stamped envelope, a valid ID, and money attached:

Douglas County Register of Deeds
Courthouse Building
1313 Belknap Street, Room 108
P.O. Box 847
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: (715) 395-1551
Fax: (715) 395-1553

Douglas Birth Records

The county's Register of Deeds oversees all birth records registered in Douglas County. Requests for birth records can be made by mail or in person. Interested parties must complete the Birth Certificate Application and send it in with money, a copy of the requester's legitimate identification, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Send the paperwork by mail or in-person to:

Douglas County Register of Deeds
Courthouse Building
1313 Belknap Street, Room 108
P.O. Box 847
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: (715) 395-1551
Fax: (715) 395-1553

Douglas Death Records

Douglas County Death Records are available in person or by mail at the Register of Deeds. The Death Certificate Application is all that interested parties need to do. A copy of the requester's legitimate photo ID, money, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope should be sent with the completed form. The paperwork must be either by mail or delivered in person to:

Douglas County Register of Deeds
Courthouse Building
1313 Belknap Street, Room 108
P.O. Box 847
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: (715) 395-1551
Fax: (715) 395-1553

Douglas County Probate Court Records

The Douglas County Circuit Court is responsible for handling probate cases. This includes cases involving wills, estates, intestacy, guardianships, and conservatorships. Interested persons can access probate records through the Search Wisconsin Court Cases service or the county clerk.

Douglas County Property Records

Interested parties may find property records at the Douglas County Register of Deeds Office. The office records information on all real estate records, deeds, land contracts, military discharge records for veterans, mortgages, and Douglas County vital records. Requesters may visit the office to obtain property records at:

Douglas County Register of Deeds
Courthouse Building
1313 Belknap Street, Room 108
P.O. Box 847
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: (715) 395-1551
Fax: (715) 395-1553

Douglas County Court Records Online

Public Douglas County court records may be made more accessible by third-party web resources such as wisconsincourtrecords.us. By inputting pertinent information like case numbers, party names, or dates, users can search for some instances using their user-friendly interface. These platforms frequently let consumers see and download court records straight from their websites to save time and effort. However, since these platforms are run independently of any government organization, they might need to provide updated or corrected material.