Grant County Circuit Court cases in Grant County, Lancaster, WI
Grant County Circuit Court in Lancaster, Wisconsin, is a circuit trial court of general jurisdiction within the Wisconsin Unified Court System. It handles all state-level trial matters arising in Grant County, including criminal cases (felonies and misdemeanors), civil actions (large- and small-claims), family law (divorce, paternity, child custody and support), juvenile matters (delinquency and CHIPS), probate and guardianship, mental health commitments, restraining orders, and traffic and other ordinance/forfeiture cases. The court conducts initial appearances, motion hearings, jury and non-jury trials, and sentencing or judgment, and it manages post-judgment enforcement and review. Appeals from this court go to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.
Grant County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Grant |
| Street Address: | 130 W Maple St, |
| City: | Lancaster |
| Zip Code: | 53813 |
| Phone: | 608-723-2752 |
| Fax: | 608-723-7370 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website URL: | http://www.co.grant.wi.gov/localgov_departments_details.asp?deptid=408&locid=147 |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=130973390276366&__tn__=H-R |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_County_Courthouse_(Wisconsin) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Grant County Circuit Court
Grant County Circuit Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction, serving the public by resolving:
- Criminal matters (felonies, misdemeanors)
- Civil disputes (contracts, injury, property)
- Family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, support)
- Juvenile cases (delinquency, dependency)
- Probate/estate, guardianship, and conservatorship
- Protective orders (domestic violence, stalking, harassment)
Core services include:
- Case filings and e-filing; fee payment and receipts
- Docketing, calendars, and hearing scheduling (including remote appearances)
- Jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, deferral/excusal
- Records access: case search, copies, certifications, and sealing/expungement petitions
- Protective order intake and hearings
- Self-help resources, standardized forms, language access, and ADA accommodations
- Mediation/settlement conferences and, where offered, specialty treatment courts
- Processing of certain traffic/violation matters as authorized
Public information is available through the clerk's office and court website, including calendars, procedures, and compliance guidance.