Chippewa County Circuit Court cases in Chippewa County, Chippewa Falls, WI
Chippewa County Circuit Court in Chippewa Falls is Wisconsin's trial-level circuit court for Chippewa County. As a court of general jurisdiction, it handles felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil actions of all amounts, including small claims and evictions; family matters such as divorce, paternity, custody, and support; juvenile and child welfare cases; probate, guardianship, and mental health commitments; traffic and county/municipal ordinance violations; and restraining orders. The court conducts preliminary hearings, issues warrants, provides jury and bench trials, and hears appeals from municipal courts by trial de novo. Case filings, records, and calendaring are administered through the Clerk of Circuit Court.
Chippewa County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Chippewa |
| Street Address: | 711 N Bridge St. |
| City: | Chippewa Falls |
| Zip Code: | 54729 |
| Phone: | 715-726-7758 |
| Fax: | 715-726-7786 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.co.chippewa.wi.us/government/clerk-of-courts |
| Parking: | There is limited metered parking surrounding the courthouse. |
| Forms & Filing: | eFiling |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Case Search |
| Jury Service: | Jury Duty |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | feedback@co.chippewa.wi.us |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chippewa-County-Courthouse/200564793304673 |
| ADA: | ADA Accommodation Request |
Services and Case Types Handled in Chippewa County Circuit Court
Chippewa County Circuit Court is the county's trial court for major criminal, civil, family, and juvenile matters. It:
- Accepts and maintains case filings and records; offers e-filing, record searches, and certified copies.
- Handles felony criminal cases; general civil lawsuits; family law (divorce, custody, support); juvenile delinquency/abuse-neglect; and restraining/protective orders.
- Schedules and conducts hearings: arraignments, motion hearings, conferences, jury and bench trials, and sentencings.
- Manages jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, deferrals, and juror attendance/pay.
- Issues orders, judgments, warrants, and subpoenas; enforces compliance.
- Provides calendars, notices, forms, self-help resources, mediation/ADR referrals, interpreters, and ADA accommodations.
- Collects required fees, fines, and restitution; sets payment plans where authorized.
- Hears limited appeals and administrative reviews.
These functions ensure accessible case processing, dispute resolution, and public safety services.