Dunn County Circuit Court

Dunn County Circuit Court cases in Dunn County, Menomonie, WI

Dunn County Circuit Court in Menomonie, Wisconsin, is a state circuit court of general jurisdiction serving Dunn County. As part of Wisconsin's unified circuit court system, it hears nearly all state-law matters at the trial level, including felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, civil actions, small claims, family law (divorce, custody, child support), juvenile matters (delinquency and CHIPS), probate and guardianship, traffic and ordinance violations, restraining orders, and mental health commitments. It conducts initial appearances, motions, hearings, jury and bench trials, sentencing, and manages case filings and records for the county. Appeals from this court go to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, subject to review by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Dunn County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Dunn County Circuit Court

Dunn County Circuit Court (Wisconsin) is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It:
- Accepts and maintains filings and records for criminal, civil, small claims, traffic/forfeiture, family (divorce, paternity, child support/placement), juvenile, probate/estate/guardianship, and mental commitment cases; offers eFiling, payments, and public record access.
- Issues and hears protective orders/injunctions, including domestic abuse, harassment, child abuse, and individual-at-risk orders.
- Schedules and conducts court hearings-initial appearances, arraignments, motion hearings, conferences, trials (bench and jury), sentencings, and review hearings-and manages calendars and notices.
- Administers jury services: juror qualification and summons, orientation, deferrals/excuses, juror check-in, and payment.
- Provides court forms, self-help resources, interpreters, and ADA accommodations, and coordinates with the Family Court Commissioner on temporary orders and mediation.