Waushara County Circuit Court cases in Waushara County, Wautoma, WI
Waushara County Circuit Court in Wautoma, Wisconsin, is a state circuit court (general-jurisdiction trial court) serving Waushara County within the Wisconsin Unified Court System. It hears criminal cases (felony and misdemeanor), civil actions, small claims, family law (divorce, paternity, custody/support), juvenile matters (delinquency and child protection), probate and guardianship, traffic and municipal ordinance/forfeiture cases, restraining orders and injunctions, and mental health or substance commitment proceedings. The court issues warrants, conducts arraignments, preliminary hearings, jury and bench trials, and manages post-judgment proceedings such as enforcement and probation/extended supervision matters. Appeals from this court go to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.
Waushara County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Waushara |
| Street Address: | 209 S. Saint Marie St. |
| City: | Wautoma |
| Zip Code: | 54982 |
| Phone: | 920-787-0441 |
| Fax: | 920-787-0481 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.co.waushara.wi.us/pview.aspx?id=12715 |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waushara_County_Courthouse,_Waushara_County_Sheriff%27s_Residence_and_Jail |
Services and Case Types Handled in Waushara County Circuit Court
Waushara County Circuit Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction, serving the public by managing case filings, records, hearings, and jury services. It handles:
- Criminal (felonies, misdemeanors), forfeitures, and traffic/ordinance violations.
- Civil and small claims (money disputes, evictions, replevin).
- Family (divorce, paternity, custody/placement, child support).
- Juvenile (delinquency, CHIPS), and adoption.
- Probate (estates), guardianships, and mental health commitments.
Public-facing services include filing and eFiling of cases and motions; scheduling and conducting hearings, trials, and conferences; issuing and processing protective/restraining orders (domestic abuse, harassment, child abuse); maintaining case records and dockets; collecting fines, fees, and restitution; jury summonsing, qualification, reporting, and excusals; interpreter and ADA accommodation coordination; and providing standardized court forms and self-help resources.