Pepin/Buffalo County Circuit Court cases in Pepin County, Durand, WI
Pepin County Circuit Court in Durand, WI is a Wisconsin circuit court-the trial court of general jurisdiction for Pepin County. It handles criminal felonies and misdemeanors; civil actions; small claims; family matters (divorce, paternity, custody, support); juvenile delinquency and child protection (CHIPS); probate and guardianship; mental health and substance commitment proceedings; traffic and ordinance/forfeiture violations; and restraining order/injunction cases. The court conducts arraignments, motion hearings, trials (jury and court), sentencing, and post-judgment proceedings, issuing orders and judgments subject to appeal to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.
Pepin/Buffalo County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Pepin |
| Street Address: | 740 7th Ave. West |
| City: | Durand |
| Zip Code: | 54736 |
| Phone: | 715-672-8861 |
| Fax: | 715-672-8521 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Website URL: | https://www.co.pepin.wi.us/?SEC=104438F5-667D-438A-B2C7-D134E5D48A3E |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Jury Service: | Jury Information |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/TomClarkForJudge/ |
Services and Case Types Handled in Pepin/Buffalo County Circuit Court
Pepin County Circuit Court serves as the county's trial court of general jurisdiction, managing:
- Case types: criminal (felony/misdemeanor), civil (contracts/torts), small claims, family (divorce, custody, support), juvenile (delinquency/CHIPS), probate/estate/guardianship, traffic and ordinance matters.
- Core services: case filings (including eFiling), docketing, records access and certified copies, fee/fine/forfeiture payments.
- Court proceedings: scheduling and conducting hearings, conferences, and trials; issuing orders and judgments; managing calendars and notices; facilitating remote appearances where permitted.
- Protective orders: intake and processing of domestic abuse, harassment, child abuse, and vulnerable adult restraining orders; temporary orders and injunction hearings.
- Jury services: juror qualification, summons, orientation, deferrals, attendance, and compensation.
- Public access: forms, self-help information, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and coordination with court commissioners for preliminary and small-claims matters.
The court's role is to administer cases efficiently, ensure due process, and provide accessible services to the public.