Wisconsin Court Locations and Records

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Family cases in Wisconsin are heard in the Circuit Court, usually in the Family Court. Wisconsin's Circuit Court hears all divorce and custody cases. There is a Circuit Court in each county.

The clerk's office is a different thing from the court itself. The clerk accepts filings, keeps the record, and collects fees, while judges and hearings belong to the court. For a filing question, the clerk is the right first call. The official Wisconsin directory and case record search are below.

Official Wisconsin court locators

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WI clerks of circuit court by county (Wisconsin judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.wicourts.gov/courts/circuit/clerkcontact.htm

Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) (Wisconsin courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as free and the system is organized statewide. https://wcca.wicourts.gov/

Wisconsin state courts website (Wisconsin judicial branch): The official home of the Wisconsin court system, with statewide rules, news, and links to every court. https://www.wicourts.gov

Wisconsin Circuit Court eFiling (WI Court System): Wisconsin's statewide eFiling system works in every county and people without lawyers may use it voluntarily. E-filing is required for attorneys but you can choose paper filing with your county clerk instead. https://efiling.wicourts.gov/

Wisconsin court self-help resources (Wisconsin courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Wisconsin family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.wicourts.gov/services/public/selfhelp

Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA): No account needed. Adoptions, juvenile, child-protection (CHIPS), termination of parental rights, guardianship, and commitments are NOT shown. Divorce/paternity/support generally appear. https://wcca.wicourts.gov/

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Official link data for Wisconsin was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Which court hears family cases in Wisconsin?

Family cases in Wisconsin are heard in the Circuit Court, usually in the Family Court. Wisconsin's Circuit Court hears all divorce and custody cases. There is a Circuit Court in each county.

Can I look up an existing Wisconsin case online?

Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) is the official search. No account needed. Adoptions, juvenile, child-protection (CHIPS), termination of parental rights, guardianship, and commitments are NOT shown. Divorce/paternity/support generally appear.

Is the clerk the same as the court?

No. The clerk of court accepts filings, keeps records, and collects fees. Judges and hearings belong to the court itself. For filing questions, start with the clerk's office.