Dodge County
Dodge County was created in 1836 from the Wisconsin Territory and fully organized in 1844. The county has an estimated population of 89,032 and covers a land area of 875.7 square miles. The county seat is located in the city of Juneau.
The Dodge County courts include a Circuit Court and Municipal Courts. The Circuit Court, divided into four branches, has jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases within Dodge County, including probate, juvenile, small claims ($10,000 or less), and traffic matters. Per Wisconsin Statute 800.14, the court may hear appeals from the Municipal Courts. In the County, Municipal Courts handle traffic and ordinance violations. They are found in Beaver Dam, Horicon, and the Town and City of Fox Lake.
Dodge County public court records contain documents, exhibits, books, maps, photographs, films, judgments, orders, and dockets created or received during court sessions. The office of the Clerk of Courts receives and keeps records of court proceedings. Such records include the following:
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Family Law records
- Small Claims records
- Juvenile records
- Traffic records
According to Wisconsin Public Records Law, interested persons may access public court records in Dodge County. The public may request Circuit Court records through mail or visit the clerk's office at:
Dodge County Clerk of Court
210 West Street Center
Juneau, WI 53039
Phone: (920) 386-3570
Fax: (920) 386-3587
Under Wisconsin Statutes 814.91, it costs $1.25 per page and a $5 fee to obtain certified copies of court records. The Wisconsin Judicial Branch allows anyone to search for Circuit Court records online through the Case Search Portal. Additionally, individuals may access Municipal Court records by visiting the clerk's office at the appropriate courthouses.
