Ozaukee County Circuit Court cases in Ozaukee County, Port Washington, WI
Ozaukee County Circuit Court in Port Washington, WI, is a Wisconsin circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Ozaukee County. It handles most state-law matters for the county, with appeals taken to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. Common case types include criminal (felonies and misdemeanors); civil actions (contract, tort, real property); small claims; family law (divorce, custody, child support); juvenile delinquency and child welfare; probate and guardianship; mental health commitments; traffic and other forfeiture/ordinance matters; and restraining orders and injunctions. Municipal ordinance cases may originate in municipal court, but the circuit court hears related state-law cases and appeals as provided by law.
Ozaukee County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Ozaukee |
| Street Address: | 1201 S Spring St. |
| City: | Port Washington |
| Zip Code: | 53074 |
| Phone: | 262-284-8409 |
| Fax: | 262-284-8491 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.co.ozaukee.wi.us/181/Clerk-of-Circuit-Courts |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Case Search |
| Jury Service: | Jury Information |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | Share45.owner@wicourts.gov |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/OzaukeeCOC/ |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/OzaukeeCOC |
| ADA: | Mary Lou Mueller |
| ADA Phone: | 262-284-8412 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | marylou.mueller@wicourts.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Ozaukee County Circuit Court
Ozaukee County Circuit Court is the trial court for county matters. It accepts and manages filings for criminal, civil (large/small claims), family (divorce, custody, child support), probate/estate, guardianship, juvenile, traffic/ordinance, and mental health commitment cases. Services include:
- Case filings and eFiling, docketing, scheduling, and case record access.
- Protective orders: petitions and hearings for domestic abuse, harassment, child abuse, and individual-at-risk restraining orders.
- Court hearings: calendars, courtroom assignments, remote-appearance guidance, interpreter and ADA accommodations.
- Jury services: qualification and summons processing, reporting instructions, deferrals, and juror payment.
- Payments: fines, forfeitures, and fees.
- Forms and self-help resources, family court mediation referrals, and guardian ad litem appointments.
- Issuance of subpoenas and warrants as authorized by law.
The Clerk of Circuit Court provides customer service at the counter and by phone/email, maintains the official record, and assists the public in navigating procedures without giving legal advice.