Fond du Lac County Court Records

Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin court records document various judicial proceedings within the county. Such records include a wide range of information, such as case summaries, court proceedings, filings, motions, exhibits, orders, and judgments.

Are Court Records Public in Fond du Lac County?

Under the Wisconsin Public Records Law, Fond du Lac court records are accessible to the public. Court records are open for public inspection and copying. However, some records are not available for public viewing. These records include juvenile records, records with confidential information, including adoptions, child protection, civil commitments, guardianship, juvenile delinquency, and termination of parental rights, and sealed or expunged records.

Fond du Lac County Court Records Search

Fond du Lac County court records are available with the Fond du Lac County Clerk of Courts. County court records can be searched online using the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) portal. The portal can be searched by parties’ names and case numbers.

Requesters can also submit in-person or mail-in requests for copies of court records. The request should contain information about the case (parties' names and case numbers), the information required, and the contact information of the requester. It should be submitted to:

Fond du Lac County Clerk of Courts
60 S. Macy Street – 2nd Floor
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Phone: (920) 929-3038
Fax: (920) 929-3933

The office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Requesters can contact the relevant clerk department below for more information:

• Civil/Family - (920) 929-3034; (920) 906-4730
• Small Claims - (920) 929-3032; (920) 929-3033
• Criminal - (920) 929-3044; (920) 929-3043
• Juvenile - (920) 929-3042; (920) 929-3734
• Traffic (920) 929-3030; (920) 929-3031; (920) 929-3039
• Ordinance Non-Traffic - (920) 929-3041

Fond du Lac County Court Records Search by Name

Interested persons can search Fond du Lac County court records by name by using the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA). Alternatively, a mail or in-person request can be made to the Clerk of Courts. The request should indicate that the case number is unknown and include a $5 statutory search fee. Submit the request to:

Fond du Lac County Clerk of Courts
60 S. Macy Street – 2nd Floor
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Phone: (920) 929-3038
Fax: (920) 929-3933

Fond du Lac County Courts

There are two courts in Fond du Lac County — a Circuit Court and a Municipal Court. The Circuit Court has wide jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases in the county. The Municipal Court has limited jurisdiction to hear cases involving local ordinance violations, such as traffic offenses and municipal code infractions.

Below are the locations and contact information of the courts:

Circuit Courts in Fond du Lac County
Fond Du Lac County Circuit Court
City County Government Center
160 South Macy Street
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
Phone: (920) 929-3038
Fax: (920) 929-3933

Municipal Courts in Fond du Lac County
Lakeside Municipal Court
16 Garfield Street
North Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
Phone: (920) 924-2479
Fax: (920) 922-7926

Fond du Lac County Circuit Court Records

The Fond du Lac County Circuit Court in Wisconsin handles various cases, including criminal, civil, family, juvenile, probate, small claims, traffic, and ordinance violations. The Clerk of Courts keeps the records of the circuit court proceedings.

The Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) provides online access to public court records from the Wisconsin Circuit Courts, including Fond du Lac County. You can search for case information by visiting the WCCA website. You can search by case number, party name, business name, or citation number.

A walk-in request for court records can be made by visiting the Clerk of Courts office in person at the Fond du Lac County Courthouse. The staff can assist you in locating and accessing specific court records. The office is located at Fond du Lac County Courthouse, 160 S. Macy St., Fond du Lac, WI 54935.

Alternatively, you can send a written request to the Clerk of Courts office. The request should include case details, such as names of the parties involved, case number, and the specific documents sought. Requests should contain a self-addressed stamped envelope and any applicable fees.

You can also call the Clerk of Court office to inquire about records and get guidance on obtaining them. Call the applicable number below:

• General - (920) 929-3038
• Civil/Family - (920) 929-3034; (920) 906-4730
• Small Claims - (920) 929-3032; (920) 929-3033
• Criminal - (920) 929-3044; (920) 929-3043
• Juvenile - (920) 929-3042; (920) 929-3734
• Traffic (920) 929-3030; (920) 929-3031; (920) 929-3039
• Ordinance Non-Traffic - (920) 929-3041

Fond du Lac County Criminal Records

Fond du Lac County criminal records are official documents that contain detailed information about the criminal and crime-related activities of individuals within the county. Criminal records include information encompassing Fond Du Lac County arrest records with  arrest charges, prosecution, court findings, sentences, and state correctional system admissions and releases. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Crime Information Bureau (CIB) is the central administrative agency that issues criminal history information for the state. Criminal history information contains a compilation of information provided by various law enforcement agencies, courts, and the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.

Fond du Lac County criminal records can be requested or obtained online, by mail, and in person. The Wisconsin Online Record Check System is the online request portal to obtain criminal records. Interested individuals can use this portal to obtain criminal history information at $7 per search. In-person and mail-in requests for criminal history information can be made in multiple or singular requests. An applicant should fill out the Criminal History Single Name Record Request or the Criminal History Multiple Name Record Request. The filled-out form, along with payment and a valid ID, should be submitted in person or via mail to:

Division of Law Enforcement Services
Crime Information Bureau
Record Check Unit
P.O. Box 2688
Madison, WI 53701-2688
(608) 266-5764

Fond du Lac County Criminal Court Case Lookup

To look up criminal court case information in Fond du Lac County, you can make online searches or request copies by mail and in-person.

The primary tool for accessing criminal court case information online is the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA). This platform provides public access to criminal court information. It can be searched by party name and case number.

An in-person request can be made by going to the Clerk of Courts office at the Fond du Lac County Courthouse. The staff can assist in searching the criminal court records required for a $5 statutory search fee. The address of the clerk’s office is Fond du Lac County Courthouse, 160 S. Macy St., Fond du Lac, WI 54935.

For mail requests, send a written request containing sufficient information about the case to the Clerk of Court’s office. The information should include the defendant’s name, case number, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

A call can be placed to the Clerk of Court’s office to inquire about the availability of records and the process for obtaining them. The numbers are below:

• General - (920) 929-3038
• Civil/Family - (920) 929-3034; (920) 906-4730
• Small Claims - (920) 929-3032; (920) 929-3033
• Criminal - (920) 929-3044; (920) 929-3043
• Juvenile - (920) 929-3042; (920) 929-3734
• Traffic (920) 929-3030; (920) 929-3031; (920) 929-3039
• Ordinance Non-Traffic - (920) 929-3041

Get Fond du Lac County Civil Court Records

The Fond du Lac County Clerk of Courts is the custodian of civil court records in Fond du Lac County. These court records can be searched online by visiting the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) portal. Interested persons can use the portal to search for civil court records by entering parties' names or the case number.

An in-person request can be made by visiting the Fond du Lac County Clerk of Courts office at 60 S. Macy Street – 2nd Floor, Fond du Lac, WI 54935. The office opens from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact the Civil/Family department for assistance at (920) 929-3038, (920) 929-3034, or (920) 906-4730.

Alternatively, the requester can submit a request by mail to the same address. The request should include the names of the parties involved in the case, case number (if known), specific information or documents requested, and contact information for follow-up purposes.

Fond du Lac County Family Court Records

Family court records in Fond du Lac County pertain to cases involving family law matters heard by the county's Circuit Court. These cases include divorce, legal separation, paternity, child custody, child support, and domestic abuse. The Clerk of Courts serves as the custodian of family court records.

Family court records can be searched online using the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) portal. It can be searched by parties’ names and case numbers.

Requesters can visit the clerk's office to make an in-person request. The office is located at 60 S. Macy Street—2nd Floor Fond du Lac, WI 54935. It opens from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

A mail request for copies of family court records can be made by preparing a written request containing information about the case (parties' names and case numbers), the information required, and the contact information of the requester. Mail the request with payment to:

Fond du Lac County Clerk of Courts
60 S. Macy Street – 2nd Floor
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Phone: (920) 929-3038
Fax: (920) 929-3933

Fond du Lac County Marriage and Divorce Records

The Fond du Lac County Clerk of Court keeps divorce records, while the Register of Deeds maintains copies of Fond du Lac County marriage records. The Register of Deeds also possesses copies of Fond du Lac County divorce records from 1 June 2016.

All records for divorces finalized in Fond Du Lac County are available from the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Submit requests for copies of divorce records to the Clerk of the Court at:

Clerk of the Circuit Court
2nd Floor
City/County Government Center
160 South Macy Street
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935

Access to Fond du Lac marriage records and divorce certificates in the custody of the Register of Deeds is restricted to persons with “direct and tangible interest,” such as:

• The record subject(s).
• An immediate family member, including a parent, spouse, sibling, grandparent, or child.
• The legal custodian or guardian of the record subject.
• An agent or representative authorized, in writing, by any of the persons listed above. The written authorization must be part of the record request.
• Individuals with a demonstrable need for the information to establish or defend a personal or property right. The request must be accompanied with proof.

To obtain copies of divorce or marriage records, fill out the applicable form:

• Application for Divorce Certificate
• Application for Marriage Certificate

The filled-out form should be accompanied by payment ($20 for the first copy and $3 for additional copies of the record), a copy of a valid ID, and any other applicable written document. The application can be submitted in person to:

160 S Macy Street
Fond du Lac, WI 54935

Or by mail to:

Fond du Lac County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 509
Fond du Lac, WI 54936

The accepted payment methods for in-person requests are cash, credit card or debit card, cashier’s check, money order for mail requests, cash, cashier's check, and money order.

Interested persons can also access Fond du Lac County marriage records and divorce records through the Division of Public Health of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Mail a completed Wisconsin Divorce Records Application Form or Wisconsin Marriage Records Application Form, along with payment and a copy of your valid ID, to:

Division of Public Health
P.O. Box 309
Madison, WI 53701-0309

Fond du Lac County Birth and Death Records

All birth and marriage records for Fond Du Lac County can be obtained from the County Register of Deeds. To obtain a copy of Fond du Lac County birth or death records, complete the applicable form:

• Application for Birth Certificate
• Application for Death Certificate

These records are only available to persons with “direct and tangible interest” in the record. This includes:

• The individual on the record.
• Their immediate family, including their parent, spouse, sibling, grandparent, or child.
• The legal guardian or custodian.
• A person authorized in writing (with proof) by any of the persons listed above.
• Persons that need the information to prove or defend a personal or property right.

Enclosed payment ($20 for the first copy and $3 for additional copies of the record) and a copy of a valid ID with the completed form. An application can be submitted in person to:

160 S Macy Street
Fond du Lac, WI 54935

Or by mail to:

Fond du Lac County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 509
Fond du Lac, WI 54936

Fond Du Lac County birth certificates and death records can also be requested from the Division of Public Health of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. To obtain a copy of a birth or death record, complete the Wisconsin Birth Records Application Form or Wisconsin Death Records Application Form. Include payment and a valid ID and submit by mail to:

Division of Public Health
P.O. Box 309
Madison, WI 53701-0309

Fond du Lac County Probate Court Records

The Fond du Lac County Circuit Court handles probate matters within the jurisdiction. The court hears all cases that relate to the administration of the estate of deceased persons, including probate, appointment of executors or administrators, distribution of assets, and guardianship.

The Clerk of Courts is the custodian of probate court records in Fond du Lac County. Persons seeking online access to probate court records may search the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) portal, which can be searched by case number and parties.

Copies of probate court records may be accessed in person or by mail. To make an in-person request, visit the Fond du Lac County Clerk of Courts office at 60 S. Macy Street – 2nd Floor, Fond du Lac, WI 54935. The office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday. You can contact the clerk’s office at (920) 929-3038.

A mail request can be submitted to the office. The request should provide the names of the parties, the case number (if known), the particular information or documents being requested, and the contact information of the requester.

Fond du Lac County Property Records

Fond du Lac property records include details regarding real estate and land in the county. This includes ownership information (current and past), property value assessments, property tax records, sale and transfer history, and the property’s boundary and characteristics descriptions. The County Register of Deeds maintains copies of property and land records. They can be searched online by using the online search portal. In-person requests can also be made at the office:

Register of Deeds Office
160 S Macy St - 1st Floor
P.O. Box 509
Fond du Lac WI 54936-0509
Phone: (920) 929-3018
Fax: (920) 929-3293

Fond du Lac County Court Records Online

Requesters can access court information online through the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA). Alternatively, third-party online resources like Wisconsincourtrecords.us may offer convenience in accessing public Fond du Lac County court records. They provide a user-friendly interface where individuals can search for specific cases by entering relevant details such as case numbers, party names, or dates. These platforms often allow users to view and download court documents directly from their website, saving time and effort. However, the accuracy and reliability of the data obtained on such sites cannot be guaranteed.