Vilas County Circuit Court cases in Vilas County, Eagle River, WI
Vilas County Circuit Court in Eagle River, Wisconsin, is a state circuit court-the trial court of general jurisdiction for Vilas County. It hears and decides nearly all types of cases arising within the county, including criminal (felony and misdemeanor), civil (large claims and small claims), family (divorce, paternity, child custody and support), juvenile (delinquency and CHIPS), probate and guardianship, mental health/commitment, traffic and ordinance/forfeiture matters, and issues restraining orders. The court conducts arraignments, motion hearings, bench and jury trials, sentencing, and postconviction proceedings, and it maintains the official case record. Its judgments are subject to review by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. The court operates within Wisconsin's unified court system and serves the county's residents and governmental entities.
Vilas County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Vilas |
| Street Address: | 330 Court Street |
| City: | Eagle River |
| Zip Code: | 54521 |
| Phone: | 715-479-3632 |
| Fax: | 715-479-3636 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.vilascountywi.gov/departments/court___legal/clerk_of_circuit_court/index.php |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Case Search |
| Languages: | English |
Services and Case Types Handled in Vilas County Circuit Court
Vilas County Circuit Court serves the public as Wisconsin's trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles criminal (felony, misdemeanor, traffic/ordinance), civil and small claims (contracts, torts, evictions), family (divorce, paternity, custody, child support), juvenile (delinquency, child protection), probate/guardianship, and mental health/commitment matters.
Core services include case filing/eFiling; docketing and scheduling; conducting hearings and trials (initial appearances, arraignments, motions, jury/nonjury trials, sentencings); issuing protective orders and injunctions (domestic abuse, harassment, child abuse, vulnerable adult) and related temporary restraining order hearings; jury services (summons, qualification, orientation, reporting, compensation); public records access and certified copies; payment processing for fines, forfeitures, and fees; interpreter and ADA accommodations; forms and self-help resources; calendars and remote appearance information when available.