Dunn County
Dunn County was created in 1854 from parts of Chippewa County and named after Charles Dunn, a prominent politician and judge in Wisconsin. As of 2022, the county has a population of 45,221 persons and a land area of approximately 850 square miles. The county's most populous city and government seat is Menomonie.
Dunn County has two trial courts, including the Circuit and Municipal Courts. As the county's general jurisdiction court, the Circuit Court in Dunn County presides over all major criminal and civil court proceedings. The apex court features several subject-specific divisions, including criminal, civil, and family law divisions. Felonies, misdemeanors, traffic Infractions, and preliminary hearings are handled at the criminal division. On the other hand, the court's civil department hears contract disputes, personal injury claims, property disputes, and small claims matters. Court cases involving divorces, juvenile delinquencies, paternity disputes, and child custody cases are exclusive to the family division of the Circuit Court. The Municipal Courts handle minor criminal and civil cases such as traffic offenses, municipal ordinance violations, and certain small claims disputes.
Dunn County court records consist of documents and files generated during legal proceedings. These records provide details about court cases, including the parties involved, hearing dates, filed documents, court decisions, and outcomes. To ensure fair and transparent legal processes, court records are considered public documents under the Wisconsin Open Records Law. However, sealed, expunged, and other records containing sensitive personal information are kept private to protect individual privacy. The Dunn County Clerk of Courts maintains and disseminates the following court records to the public:
- Family law records
- Traffic records
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Probate records
Requesters can get these documents by making phone requests or submitting written requests in person at:
Dunn County Clerk of Courts
615 Stokke Parkway, Suite 1500
Menomonie, WI 54751
Phone: (715) 231-6621
Email: dunn.clerk@wicourts.gov
Dunn County public court records are also available through the Case Search portal. The online database, provided by the Wisconsin Judiciary, is available to registered users who provide specific details, such as the case number and names of the parties involved.
