Oneida County Court Records

A Oneida County court record is an official documentation of what transpired during a case hearing. The public can access these records online or in person at the Clerk of Court’s office. Professionals, landlords, and members of the public often request copies of court records for purposes such as employment, business dealings, legal matters, or personal inquiries. These records typically include the following information:

• Case summary (filing date, case type, address, case status, DA case number, and branch ID)
• Parties (name, date of birth, sex, race, attorney’s name, and entry date)
• Charges (responsible official’s name, prosecuting agency, count number, statute, description, severity, and disposition)
• Court activities (date, time, location, description, court type, and court official’s name)
• Citations (citation number, bond amount, deposit type, plate number, issuing agency, plaintiff agency, officer name, violation date, appearance date and time, and charge description)
• Court record (date, event, court official’s name, court reporter, and amount)

Are Court Records Public in Oneida County?

Yes. The Wisconsin Open Records Law authorizes citizens to inspect or obtain copies of records maintained by courts within the state. Members of the public can inspect or copy Oneida County Circuit Court records in person or online using the public access portal. However, only nonconfidential records or information are available for public perusal. The Wisconsin Open Records Law exempts certain court records from public disclosure and makes them open to only case parties and their attorneys. Below are some examples of confidential court records in Oneida County:

• Adoption records
• Guardianship records
• Unexecuted search warrants
• Income and expense statements
• Presentence investigation reports
• Protective services and placement
• Confidential name change petition
• Paternity pre-adjudication records
• Family medical history questionnaire
• Juvenile delinquency proceedings records
• Grand juror list and grand jury proceedings
• Child abuse restraining orders and injunctions
• Financial disclosure statement in a divorce case
• Identifying information in a child custody proceeding
• Wills deposited for safekeeping during the life of the testator

Oneida County Court Records Search

Record seekers can perform Oneida County court records searches through the following methods:

• In person at the courthouse
• Online through third-party sites
• Electronically on the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) site

Oneida County Courts

The main court in Oneida County is the Circuit Court, which has two branches. The court is located at:

Oneida County Courthouse
P.O. Box 400
1 S. Oneida Ave.
Rhinelander, WI 54501
Phone: (715) 369-6120
Email: brenda.behrle@wicourts.gov

Oneida County Criminal and Civil Records

The Oneida County Circuit Court has original jurisdiction in all criminal and civil and criminal cases. Interested persons may obtain copies of criminal and civil records in person at the Clerk of Court’s office from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Clerk charges $1.25 per page for copies of court records pursuant to WI Statute 814.61(10), while certified copies cost $5 per document (WI Statute 814.61(5)). Individuals who want electronic access to criminal and civil records can use the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) site. Users will need a party name, business name, or case number to perform a search.

Oneida County Marriage and Divorce Records

The Register of Deeds issues certified and uncertified copies of marriage and divorce records upon request. Certified copies of marriage and divorce certificates are excluded from the Oneida County public records and are only available to individuals with tangible and direct interests. Customers can submit requests for Oneida County vital records by mail or in person at the Register of Deeds Office. Requesters would need to complete the Wisconsin Marriage or Divorce Certificate Application Form and pay a fee of $20 for the first copy of each record and $3 for each additional copy to obtain a record. Those requesting certified copies of records must provide an original ID for in-person applications or a photocopy of ID for mail applications. In-person applications take 30 minutes to process for certified copies and 48 for uncertified copies. The turnaround time for mail applications is 2 days plus mail time for certified and noncertified copies.

Oneida County Birth and Death Records

Individuals can obtain Oneida County birth records from October 1, 1907, and death records from September 1, 2013, to present from the Register of Deeds Office. Anyone can obtain uncertified copies of birth and death certificates, but certified copies are restricted to persons with tangible and direct interests in the record. Uncertified copies of death records will exclude some facts of the death, like cause and manner of death and final disposition, until after 50 years. Per Wis. stat. Chapter 69, uncertified copies of Oneida County birth certificates of a child born to unmarried parents, and paternity has not been established or established by a court order is not available to the public.

The Oneida County Register of Deeds permits residents to obtain copies of birth and death records by mail and in person from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Applicants must submit a completed Wisconsin Birth or Death Certificate Application Form and provide a valid ID. The fees for Oneida County vital records (birth and death) are $20 for the first copy (of each record) and $3 for each additional copy. The office accepts checks, cash, and money order payments.

Oneida County Property Records

The Oneida County Register of Deeds, Treasurer, and Land Information Office maintains real estate documents that affect property ownership, taxes, liens, mortgages, easements, satisfactions, name changes, land contracts, power of attorney, plats, and certified survey maps. These property records are available to members of the public online and in person at the custodian offices. Copies of property records cost $2 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Certified copies cost $ 1 per certification, $1 for faxed documents, full-sized subdivision plat cost $10, and $3 for each additional copy. Record custodians in Oneida County make property information public online through the following portals:

• RecordEASE Web
• Grantor/Grantee Index Files
• Tax, Parcel, Permit, and Deed Search
• Online Land Survey Maps & Misc Maps
• County Board Supervisory District Map
• Oneida County Manual Tract Index Pre-1997

Oneida County Court Records Online

Oneida County residents sometimes turn to third-party online resources Wisconsincourtrecords.us to access court records because they find them effective alternatives to official government websites. These platforms often compile court records from various jurisdictions and offer additional tools to simplify the search process. Most third-party sites have user-friendly interfaces with faster access to court data but charge subscription fees for detailed reports, which may be free on government sites. Most sites may not update their databases as frequently as government websites, resulting in outdated or incomplete information.