Menominee/Shawano County Circuit Court

Menominee/Shawano County Circuit Court cases in Menominee County, Keshena, WI

Menominee County Circuit Court in Keshena, Wisconsin is a state circuit court-the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. As part of Wisconsin's circuit court system, it handles virtually all local judicial matters, including felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil actions (large and small claims); family law (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile and child-protection matters; probate and guardianships; domestic abuse and harassment restraining orders; mental health commitments; traffic and other forfeiture/ordinance cases. The court conducts initial appearances through sentencing or judgment, holds jury and bench trials, issues orders, and hears appeals from municipal courts within its jurisdiction.

Menominee/Shawano County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Menominee/Shawano County Circuit Court

Menominee County Circuit Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction, serving the public by:

- Accepting and managing case filings, records, and calendars.
- Hearing criminal (felonies and some misdemeanors), civil disputes, small claims, traffic/ordinance matters, and family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, support), plus juvenile and child-protection cases.
- Issuing and enforcing protective orders (e.g., domestic or personal protection).
- Scheduling and conducting arraignments, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, bench and jury trials, sentencings, and post-judgment proceedings.
- Administering jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, and juror support.
- Collecting fines, fees, and restitution; processing bonds and related orders.
- Providing public access to dockets, forms, and self-help resources, and offering interpreter and ADA accommodations.

These functions ensure access to justice, timely adjudication, and orderly court operations for residents.