Fond du Lac County Circuit Court cases in Fond Du Lac County, Fond Du Lac, WI
Fond du Lac County Circuit Court is the circuit (trial) court for Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, located in Fond du Lac. As a court of general jurisdiction within Wisconsin's unified court system, it conducts jury and bench trials, issues orders and warrants, and hears appeals from municipal courts and certain administrative decisions. Its caseload includes criminal (felony and misdemeanor), civil (including small claims), family (divorce, paternity, custody, support), juvenile (delinquency and child in need of protection/services), probate and guardianship, mental health/commitment, and traffic and county/municipal ordinance matters, as well as restraining orders and other statutory proceedings arising within the county.
Fond du Lac County Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Fond Du Lac |
| Street Address: | 160 S. Macy Street |
| City: | Fond du Lac |
| Zip Code: | 54935 |
| Phone: | 920-929-3038 |
| Fax: | 920-929-3933 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.fdlco.wi.gov/departments/departments-a-e/clerk-of-courts |
| Jury Service: | Jury Clerk: 920-929-6899 |
| Languages: | English |
| Facebook: | https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=231644941043527&__tn__=C-R |
| ADA: | Shelly Weber |
| ADA Phone: | 920-929-3040 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | michelle.weber@courts.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Fond du Lac County Circuit Court
Fond du Lac County Circuit Court is the county's trial court of general jurisdiction. It serves the public by:
- Accepting and managing case filings: criminal (felony/misdemeanor), civil, small claims, family (divorce, child support/placement), juvenile (CHIPS/delinquency), probate/guardianship, mental health commitments, traffic and ordinance violations.
- Issuing and hearing protective orders: domestic abuse and harassment restraining orders (temporary restraining orders and injunctions).
- Scheduling and conducting proceedings: initial appearances, arraignments, motion hearings, trials (bench and jury), sentencings, review hearings, and specialty-court reviews.
- Administering jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, reporting, and juror payment.
- Providing public access and support: eFiling and standard forms, calendars/dockets, case records and certified copies, payment of fines/fees/restitution, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and self-help resources.