Rock County Circuit Court cases in Rock County, Janesville, WI
Rock County Circuit Court in Janesville is a Wisconsin circuit court-the state's trial court of general jurisdiction for Rock County. It handles all state-law matters arising within the county, conducting jury and bench trials and managing related proceedings. Common case types include felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil cases (including small claims); family matters such as divorce, custody, and child support; juvenile delinquency and child protection; probate and guardianship; mental health and substance commitment proceedings; traffic and municipal ordinance violations; and restraining order and injunction matters. The court also hears de novo appeals from municipal courts within Rock County.
Rock County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Rock |
| Street Address: | 51 South Main Street |
| City: | Janesville |
| Zip Code: | 53545 |
| Phone: | 608-743-2200 |
| Fax: | 608-743-2223 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.co.rock.wi.us/courts-clerk-of-circuit-court |
| Divisions / Services: | Treatment Courts |
| Jury Service: | Juror Information |
| Languages: | English |
Services and Case Types Handled in Rock County Circuit Court
Rock County Circuit Court handles a broad range of cases, including criminal (felony/misdemeanor), traffic/forfeiture, civil (small claims, eviction, contracts, torts), family (divorce, paternity, custody/placement, child support), juvenile (delinquency, child-protection), probate/estate/guardianship, and mental health/commitments.
Its public-facing services include:
- Case intake, eFiling, fee processing, and scheduling.
- Court hearings: initial appearances, motions, mediations, trials, sentencings, and review hearings.
- Protective orders: accepting petitions, issuing temporary orders, and setting injunction hearings for domestic abuse, harassment, and child abuse matters.
- Jury services: summons, qualification, reporting, deferrals/excuses, and juror payment.
- Records access: case lookups, file viewing, certified copies, and sealing/confidentiality requests as permitted.
- Payments for fines, fees, forfeitures, and restitution.
- Interpreter and ADA accommodations.
- Family Court Services, including mediation in custody/placement disputes.
The court manages dockets, ensures due process, and provides procedural guidance to self-represented litigants.