Clark County
Established in 1854, Clark County is located in the State of Wisconsin and covers approximately 1,219 square miles. The county is home to about 35,000 residents, and the City of Neillsville serves as the county seat. Other municipalities in the county include Abbotsford and Colby, which are both partly in Marathon County.
Clark County's court system comprises the Circuit Court and the Municipal Court. The Circuit Court is part of Wisconsin's 6th Judicial District and serves as the county's primary trial court. It has jurisdiction over all civil and criminal matters, making it responsible for resolving most cases filed in the county across various divisions. Cases heard by this court include felonies, misdemeanors, traffic offenses, domestic relations matters, juvenile delinquency, small claims, and issues related to domestic relations. Residents can also file civil cases in the Circuit Court, such as breach of contract lawsuits, property disputes, personal injury claims, and eminent domain cases. Clark County's Municipal Court is located in the City of Abbotsford. It has jurisdiction over traffic and city ordinance violations involving citations issued by the local police departments in Abbotsford and Colby.
Public court records in Clark County are generated during court proceedings and maintained by the Clerk of Courts. These records may include case dockets, court rulings, orders, and transcripts. Court records are typically available at the Clark County Courthouse or through online databases provided by custodians.
The following types of court records are typically available to members of the public in Clark County:
- Civil Court Records
- Small Claims Court Records
- Criminal Court Records
- Probate Court Records
- Traffic Court Records
- Juvenile Court Records
Individuals interested in accessing Clark County court records and dockets may fill out and submit the Records Search Request Form provided on the Clerk's website. The Clerk charges a $5 search fee and an additional $1.25 for each page of copies requested. To pay the required fees for record requests, call (888) 604-7888. Individuals may also inquire about court records in Clark County by visiting or contacting the Clerk's Office at:
Clark County Circuit Court
517 Court Street, Fourth Floor
Neillsville, WI 54456
Phone: (715) 743-5183
