Monroe County Circuit Court

Monroe County Circuit Court cases in Monroe County, Sparta, WI

Monroe County Circuit Court in Sparta, Wisconsin, is a state circuit court, the trial court of general jurisdiction for Monroe County. It exercises countywide authority over a broad range of matters, including felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil actions of all monetary amounts, small claims, and evictions; family cases such as divorce, legal separation, paternity, child custody, and support; juvenile delinquency and child welfare cases; probate, wills, and guardianships; mental health and alcohol or drug commitment proceedings; and traffic, forfeiture, and municipal ordinance violations. The court handles pretrial proceedings, bench and jury trials, post-judgment enforcement, and processes restraining and protective orders under Wisconsin law.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Monroe County Circuit Court

Monroe County Circuit Court serves the public by accepting and processing case filings and conducting hearings and trials across major case categories: criminal (felonies and serious misdemeanors), civil (contracts, torts, property), family/domestic relations (divorce, custody, support), juvenile/child welfare, probate/estate/guardianship, and traffic/ordinance violations. Core services include: intake and docketing of pleadings and motions; issuance and enforcement of protective orders (e.g., domestic violence, stalking); arraignments, pretrial conferences, settlement conferences, bench and jury trials, sentencings, and post-judgment enforcement; jury services (summons, qualification, orientation, reporting, and management); calendar publication and records access; forms, self-help resources, and clerk assistance; mediation/case management programs; payment processing for fines, fees, and restitution; and referrals to probation or problem-solving courts, where available.