Ozaukee County Court Records

In Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, court records provide detailed documentation of legal proceedings handled by courts within the county. They serve as an official record of judicial activities, including civil, criminal, and family law cases. Wisconsin court records include case details, parties involved, processes filed, hearing transcripts, rulings, court orders, and judgments.

Are Court Records Public in Ozaukee County?

By the Wisconsin Open Records Law, Ozaukee County court records are part of public records that are accessible by the public. Interested persons may request to inspect or obtain copies of court records. However, certain types of court records may have restrictions or limitations. They include juvenile records, adoption records, records of family law cases with sensitive information, and sealed or expunged records.

Ozaukee County Court Records Search

The Ozaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court is the primary custodian of Ozaukee County court records. Court records may be searched online and requested in person or by mail. The Search Wisconsin Court Cases portal allows users to search information about court cases by party names, date of birth, business names, county, and case number. The search portal is managed at the state level with the information provided by the various Circuit Courts in the state. Residents may also visit the Justice Center to conduct a search using a self-help computer.

To request copies of court records, prepare a written request with information about the case and your contact information. Submit the request to the Clerk’s Office:

Ozaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court
Ozaukee County Justice Center
1201 South Spring Street, Room 201
P.O. Box 994
Port Washington, WI 53074
Phone: (262) 284-8420
Fax: (262) 284-8491

It costs $5 to conduct a name-based search (records search without case number). Copies of Ozaukee court records cost $1.25 per page and $1 per page for probate matters. Certified copies cost $5 per document and $3 per document for probate records. Exemplified copies cost $15 and $1.25 for each page of the document being attached.

Ozaukee County Courts

Ozaukee County has one Circuit Court that handles a wide range of matters, including civil, criminal, family law, probate, small claims, and traffic. The address and contact information of the court is below:

Circuit Courts in Ozaukee County
Ozaukee County Circuit Court
Ozaukee County Justice Center
1201 South Spring Street
Port Washington, WI 53074
Phone: (262) 284-8409
Fax: (262) 284-8491

Ozaukee County Criminal Records

Ozaukee County criminal records are official documents that provide information on an individual’s crime-related activities within the county. They include information such as Ozaukee County arrest records, charges, prosecution, court findings, sentences, and state correctional system admissions and releases. The Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office is the primary public safety and law enforcement agency of the county.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice Crime Information Bureau (CIB) is the central criminal history repository for Wisconsin. It compiles criminal history information provided by various law enforcement agencies, courts, and the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Therefore, criminal records may only be obtained at the state level.

Ozaukee County criminal records may be obtained online, via mail, and in person. Online requests to obtain criminal records may be made through the Wisconsin Online Record Check System. This service attracts a fee of $7 per search.

Mail-in and walk-in requests for criminal history information may be made in multiple or singular requests. Interested individuals should complete the Criminal History Single Name Record Request or the Criminal History Multiple Name Record Request. The completed 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

Note: Public access to Ozaukee County Arrest records may vary depending on local laws.

Get Ozaukee County Civil Court Records

Ozaukee County civil court records include court documents and information about civil cases handled by the Circuit Court. It covers cases such as personal injury claims, contract disputes, property issues, and family law matters. These records include case filings, motions, judgments, and court orders. The Clerk of the Circuit Court maintains copies of these records.

You may access civil court records by searching online or requesting copies in person or by mail. Search civil court records online through the Search Wisconsin Court Cases portal by using details such as the names of the parties, date of birth, business names, county, or case number. Alternatively, you may visit the Ozaukee County Justice Center and use a self-help computer to search for records.

To obtain copies of court records, you need to submit a written request containing relevant case details along with your contact information. Requests may be submitted in person or by mail to:

Ozaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court
Ozaukee County Justice Center
1201 South Spring Street, Room 201
P.O. Box 994
Port Washington, WI 53074
Phone: (262) 284-8420
Fax: (262) 284-8491

A name-based search costs $5 for searches without a case number, while copies of court records are $1.25 per page. Certified copies are $5 per document, and exemplified copies are $15, with an additional fee of $1.25 per attached page.

Ozaukee County Marriage Records

You may obtain Ozaukee County marriage records from the Ozaukee County Register of Deeds and the Division of Public Health of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Under Wisconsin law, access to Ozaukee County marriage certificates is restricted to persons with “direct and tangible interest,” including:

• 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 Ozaukee marriage records, fill out the Application for Marriage Certificate and include payment, a copy of a valid ID, and any other applicable written document. The application may be submitted in person or by mail to:

Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 994
121 W. Main Street
Room 120
Port Washington, WI 53074

Or by mail to:

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

Ozaukee County Divorce Records

The Circuit Court Clerk’s office maintains Ozaukee County divorce records. Residents may visit the Justice Center to search for case information using a self-help computer. Individuals interested in obtaining divorce records may submit an in-person or mail-in request by preparing a written request with information about the case and your contact information. Submit the request to the Clerk’s Office:

Ozaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court
Ozaukee County Justice Center
1201 South Spring Street, Room 201
P.O. Box 994
Port Washington, WI 53074
Phone: (262) 284-8420
Fax: (262) 284-8491

The Ozaukee County Register of Deeds and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services also provides access to divorce records. The divorce records in their custody are from 1 January 2016 to date. You may request divorce records by completing the Divorce Certificate Application. Include a valid ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment to the application form and submit it to:

Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 994
121 W. Main Street
Room 120
Port Washington, WI 53074

Or by mail to:

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

Ozaukee Birth Records

The Ozaukee County Register of Deeds and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services processes requests for Ozaukee County birth records. Birth 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 those listed above.
• Persons that need the information to prove or defend a personal or property right.

Requests for Ozaukee County birth certificates may be made in person and by mail. Complete the Wisconsin Birth Records Application Form and attach a self-addressed stamped envelope, a copy of the requester’s valid ID, and payment. The documents should be submitted in person or via mail to:

Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 994
121 W. Main Street
Room 120
Port Washington, WI 53074

Or by mail to:

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

Ozaukee Death Records

Ozaukee County death records may be requested from the Register of Deeds or the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Ozaukee death records are only available to persons with “direct and tangible interest” in the record, such as:

• 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 persons listed above.
• Persons that need the information to prove or defend a personal or property right.

These persons may request copies by filling out the Wisconsin Death Records Application Form. A copy of the requester’s valid photo ID, and payment should be included and submitted in person or via mail to:

Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 994
121 W. Main Street
Room 120
Port Washington, WI 53074

Or by mail to:

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

Ozaukee County Probate Court Records

Ozaukee County probate court records document legal proceedings related to the distribution of a deceased person's estate, including wills, estate administration, guardianship, and conservatorship cases. The Circuit Court handles probate matters.

To obtain probate court records in Ozaukee County, the Clerk of Circuit Court serves as the primary custodian. You may request records in person at the Ozaukee County Justice Center or submit a written request by mail. Additionally, records may be searched online using the Search Wisconsin Court Cases portal, which allows for searches by party names, business names, case numbers, and other details.

To request records, submit a written request to the Clerk’s Office at:

Ozaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court
Ozaukee County Justice Center
1201 South Spring Street, Room 201
P.O. Box 994
Port Washington, WI 53074
Phone: (262) 284-8420
Fax: (262) 284-8491

Copies of records cost $1 per page. Certified copies are available for $3 per document, while exemplified copies cost $15, with an additional fee of $1.25 for each attached page.

Ozaukee County Property Records

In Ozaukee County, property records provide essential information about real estate transactions, property ownership, land boundaries, and tax assessments. These records are maintained by the Ozaukee County Register of Deeds. You may search for property records using the online search portal. You may also make an in-person or mail request to:

Ozaukee County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 994
121 W. Main Street
Room 120
Port Washington, WI 53074
Phone: (262) 284-8260

Ozaukee County Court Records Online

Court information may be accessed online through the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) system. Additionally, third-party websites like Wisconsincourtrecords.us provide convenient options for retrieving public Ozaukee County court records. These platforms offer user-friendly search tools, allowing individuals to find specific cases by entering details such as case numbers, party names, or dates. Users may often view and download court documents directly from these sites, streamlining the process. However, the accuracy and reliability of data from third-party sources may not always be guaranteed, so caution is advised when using them.