Oconto County
Oconto County was established in 1851 and is located in the northeastern part of the state. The county spans about 997.5 total square miles and has an estimated population of 38,965 people as of the 2020 U.S. Census. Oconto County is the 14th greatest county within Wisconsin based on total area, and the City of Oconto serves as the county seat.
The Oconto County court system comprises a Circuit Court and a Family Court. The Circuit Court is part of the 8th Judicial District for the State of Wisconsin. It has original jurisdiction in all civil and criminal matters. This court handles cases involving family, criminal, civil, probate, juvenile, and small claims. It also oversees family law issues such as divorce, custody, and child support, as well as probate cases involving wills, estates, and guardianships. The Circuit Court serves as the primary trial court of the county. The Family Court in Oconto County oversees any post or pre-judgment paternity and family law cases, including placement, child support, maintenance, legal custody, property division, and similar issues such as enforcement and contempt cases. The Family Court handles stipulated final divorce, assigns temporary orders of restraining, and oversees harassment and civil domestic abuse proceedings.
Court records in Oconto County are significant, as they document detailed accounts of legal cases in the county, including case histories, court rulings, and pertinent legal information. These records include complaints, filings, motions, evidence, and final judgments. Common court records in Oconto County include:
- Juvenile Records
- Criminal Records
- Civil Records
- Probate Records
- Family Records
In Oconto County, the Clerk of Courts is responsible for maintaining court records and disseminating them unless the records are confidential or sealed by law. To request court records, individuals may complete a Record Request Form through the Clerk Clerk of Courts. Copies may also be requested in person or by mail at the Clerk of Courts office at:
Oconto County Clerk of Courts
301 Washington Street
Oconto, WI 54153
Record request fees include $1.25 per page for copies and $5.00 per document for certification.
