Oneida County Circuit Court cases in Oneida County, Rhinelander, WI
Oneida County Circuit Court in Rhinelander is a Wisconsin circuit court-the state's trial court of general jurisdiction for Oneida County. It handles all civil and criminal matters arising in the county and conducts jury and bench trials. Common case types include felony and misdemeanor prosecutions; civil actions and small claims; family matters (divorce, custody, paternity, child support); juvenile delinquency and child protection; probate, estates, and guardianships; mental health commitments; traffic and ordinance violations; restraining orders and injunctions; and forfeiture proceedings. The court also hears appeals from municipal courts within Oneida County and reviews certain administrative decisions. It serves as the primary forum for applying and enforcing state and local law within the county.
Oneida County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Oneida |
| Street Address: | 1 S Oneida Ave. |
| City: | Rhinelander |
| Zip Code: | 54501 |
| Phone: | 715-369-6120 |
| Fax: | 715-369-6160 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.co.oneida.wi.us/departments/cc/ |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Jury Service: | Jury Information |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oneida-County-Clerk-of-Court/669759333154402 |
| ADA: | Brenda Behrle |
| ADA Phone: | 715-369-6120 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | brenda.behrle@wicourts.gov |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oneida_County_Courthouse_(Wisconsin) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Oneida County Circuit Court
Oneida County Circuit Court (Wisconsin) serves as the county's trial court, handling:
- Criminal (felony/misdemeanor), traffic/forfeiture, and ordinance cases.
- Civil actions, small claims, evictions, replevin.
- Family matters: divorce, legal separation, custody/placement, child support.
- Juvenile delinquency, CHIPS, termination of parental rights.
- Probate, guardianship, and mental health commitments.
Public-facing services include:
- Case filings, docketing, scheduling, and issuance of summons, warrants, and subpoenas.
- Protective orders: domestic abuse and harassment restraining orders/injunctions.
- Court hearings and trials (in-person or remote when authorized), motion hearings, and sentencing.
- Jury services: juror qualification, summons, orientation, deferrals, and panel management; attendance certification.
- Records access: viewing case files, certified copies, transcripts; sealing/expunction petitions where allowed.
- Financial services: fines, fees, restitution, bonds, and payment plans.
- Support: interpreters, ADA accommodations, self-help forms/resources, and referrals to specialty courts when available.