Door County Circuit Court cases in Door County, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Door County Circuit Court, located in Sturgeon Bay, is a Wisconsin circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Door County. It has original jurisdiction over civil and criminal matters arising in the county, including felony and misdemeanor cases; civil actions of any amount; small claims; family law (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile matters; probate and guardianship; mental health commitments; traffic and other ordinance/forfeiture cases; and restraining orders. As the county's primary trial-level court, it conducts jury and bench trials, issues orders and judgments, and manages cases from filing through disposition, with appeals taken to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.
Door County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Door |
| Street Address: | 1209 S. Duluth Avenue |
| City: | Sturgeon Bay |
| Zip Code: | 54235 |
| Phone: | 920-746-2205 |
| Fax: | 920-746-2520 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.co.door.wi.gov/181/Clerk-of-Circuit-Court |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Case Search |
| Jury Service: | Jury Duty |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=210059872364388&_ft_=top_level_post_id.1445358958827647%3Atl_objid.1445358958827647%3Athid.105983489431874%3A306061129499414%3A43%3A0%3A1488355199%3A-3143676115212925392&__tn__=C |
| ADA Phone: | 920-746-2280 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Door County Circuit Court
- Case filings and records management: criminal (felony/misdemeanor), civil, family (divorce, custody, support), small claims, traffic/forfeiture and ordinance, probate/estate, guardianship/protective placement, juvenile (delinquency/CHIPS), and mental health/commitment.
- Protective orders: domestic abuse, harassment, and child-abuse restraining orders; temporary orders and injunction hearings.
- Court hearings and calendars: initial appearances, arraignments, motion hearings, trials (bench/jury), and sentencing; interpreter and ADA coordination.
- Jury services: jury summons, qualification, deferrals, orientation, panel management, and juror compensation.
- Financial services: filing fees, fines/forfeitures, restitution, and payment plans.
- Public access and assistance: case information, certified copies, court forms, eFiling support, and self-help resources; scheduling notices and continuances.