Shawano County
Shawano County was founded in 1853 and is located in the northeastern part of Wisconsin. Shawano is the county seat and the largest city. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the population is about 40,881 people, and the county covers approximately 893.2 square miles of land. The Shawano County court system consists of a Circuit Court and a Municipal Court.
Shawano County Circuit Court is one of the 72 circuit courts in Wisconsin. It has jurisdiction over criminal, civil, family, probate, small claims, juvenile, and mental health cases. The Court handles cases such as civil disputes, criminal trials, divorce, child custody, and estate matters. It also oversees juvenile delinquency, child welfare, and involuntary mental health commitments. The Circuit Court serves as the general trial court, and appeals from it are directed to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. The Municipal Court in Shawano County handles only non-criminal cases related to city or village ordinance violations, including traffic citations, municipal code infractions, and parking tickets. Appeals from Municipal Court decisions are heard in the Shawano County Circuit Court.
Shawano County court records consist of official documents that detail all legal proceedings within the county's border. These records typically include complaints, motions, evidence, and final judgments. Common Shawano County court records include the following:
- Juvenile Court Records
- Criminal Court Records
- Civil Court Records
- Probate Court Records
- Family Court Records
In Shawano County, court records are maintained by the Clerk of Circuit Court. Individuals may obtain court records online using resources provided by the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access portal. However, some records, such as juvenile or sensitive records, are confidential and not available to the public. Individuals may also access court records by visiting the courthouse at:
Shawano County Courthouse
2nd Floor, Room 206
311 N. Main St.
Shawano, WI 54166
Phone: (715) 526-9347
There are associated fees for obtaining copies of Shawano County court records, which generally vary depending on the record type and format.
