Walworth County Circuit Court cases in Walworth County, Elkhorn, WI
Walworth County Circuit Court in Elkhorn, Wisconsin is a circuit court-the state's trial court of general jurisdiction for Walworth County within the Wisconsin Unified Court System. It hears felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; civil actions of all amounts; family matters (divorce, legal separation, paternity, custody, and support); probate and guardianship; juvenile delinquency and child protection; small claims; traffic and ordinance/forfeiture violations (including OWI); harassment and domestic abuse restraining orders; and mental health commitment proceedings. The court conducts initial appearances, preliminary hearings, and trials, issues warrants, and hears appeals from municipal courts as provided by Wisconsin law.
Walworth County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Walworth |
| Street Address: | 1800 County Trunk NN |
| City: | Elkhorn |
| Zip Code: | 53121 |
| Phone: | 262-741-7012 |
| Fax: | 262-741-7050 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.co.walworth.wi.us/151/Clerk-of-Circuit-Court |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Divisions / Services: | Diversion Programs |
| Jury Service: | Jury Information |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=706595979487156 |
| ADA: | Connie Hogendyk |
| ADA Phone: | 262-741-7015 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | connie.hogendyk@wicourts.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Walworth County Circuit Court
Walworth County Circuit Court provides trial-level justice services for the public:
- Case filings and records: eFiling, docketing, case management, certified copies.
- Court proceedings: scheduling, hearings, motion practice, trials and sentencings; public calendars.
- Case types: criminal (felony/misdemeanor), civil, small claims/evictions, family (divorce, custody/placement, support, paternity), traffic/ordinance, probate/estates/guardianship, juvenile (delinquency/CHIPS), mental health commitments, and name changes.
- Protective orders: domestic abuse, harassment, and child-abuse restraining orders; injunction hearings.
- Jury services: juror qualification and summons, orientation, reporting, deferrals/excuses, and juror support.
- Payments and compliance: fines/forfeitures, fees, restitution processing, payment plans, and compliance tracking for court orders.
- Public assistance: forms and self-help resources, referrals (e.g., mediation for custody/placement), interpreter services, and ADA accommodations.