Waupaca County
Established in 1853, Waupaca County was named after the Waupaca River in the state of Wisconsin. The county has a land area of 747.7 square miles and a population of over 51,000 residents. Its government seat is Waupaca City.
Waupaca County's judicial system consists of a Circuit Court and two Municipal Courts. The jurisdiction of the Waupaca County Circuit Court covers civil cases such as contractual disputes, torts, personal injury claims, land disputes, and monetary claims. The court also hears small claims, criminal, probate, family, and juvenile cases. Municipal Courts operate within cities and towns in Waupaca County. These lesser courts have authority over ordinance violations as well as certain juvenile matters, such as truancy, drug offenses, underage drinking, and curfew violations.
During court proceedings in the county, the parties and the court generate, provide, and use several official documents, which are then recorded by designated officials of the court. These documents and other materials containing information about court proceedings constitute Waupaca County public court records. Examples of court records that may be accessed in the county include the following:
- Civil court records
- Small claims records
- Misdemeanor records
- Felony records
- Traffic records
- Probate records
- Family law records
Interested persons may access records of the Waupaca County Circuit Court online through the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access portal. These records may also be obtained upon request made to the Waupaca County Clerk of Courts via email, by completing the online Record Request form, or by contacting the clerk's office at:
811 Harding Street
Waupaca WI 54981
Phone: (715)258-6460
Fax: (715) 258-649
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Records of the Municipal Courts may be accessed at the courthouse where the case was heard. Requesters are typically required to provide relevant information about the case record they seek to obtain. The clerk or records office of the court may charge fees for copies of court records provided.
