Outagamie County
Outagamie County is located in northeastern Wisconsin, covering about 637.6 square miles. Its largest city and county seat is Appleton, a hub of cultural and economic activities in the region. The county was established in 1851 and is part of the Appleton Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2022, Outagamie County is home to approximately 190,611 residents.
Outagamie County's court system comprises the Circuit and several Municipal Courts. The Circuit Court has general jurisdiction over all criminal cases, family law cases like divorce and child custody, general civil claims, most juvenile cases, and civil equity proceedings. The Circuit Court also handles probate cases, such as guardianships, estates, wills, and all jury trials. On the other hand, the Municipal Courts, which include those in Kaukauna, Seymour, Black Creek, Combined Locks, Hortonville, Kimberly, and Little Chute, handle legal matters like misdemeanors, traffic infractions, municipal ordinance violations, non-jury trials for first-offense drunk driving, and juvenile cases involving truancy, drug offenses, and alcohol violations
Outagamie County court records are legal papers that include details about the case parties, court filings, charges, judgments, decrees, and minutes of court proceedings within the county. They are generated during hearings and trials. The Clerk of Courts Office is responsible for maintaining records of all cases heard in the county's courts. Court records in Outagamie County include:
- Civil Records
- Criminal Records
- Probate Records
- Family Records
- Traffic Records
These records can be obtained through the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) portal, which allows public access to court records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law. However, certain records involving juveniles, adoptions, and mental health matters are confidential and thereby exempt from public inspection.
For physical copies of court records and dockets, individuals can contact the Outagamie County Clerk of Courts at:
320 S. Walnut Street
Appleton, WI 54911
Phone: (920) 832-5131
