Fond du Lac County Court Records

Fond du Lac County sits in east-central Wisconsin, with its county seat in the city of Fond du Lac. The county's court system operates within Wisconsin's unified circuit court framework, and all records from proceedings here — criminal complaints, civil filings, family law petitions, probate matters, traffic citations, and juvenile cases — are maintained by the Fond du Lac County Clerk of Courts. Those records cover the full arc of a case, from the first filing through final disposition, and include docket entries, motions, orders, judgments, transcripts, and exhibits.

If you're looking for court case information in Wisconsin, start with the official clerk of courts office, the public-access terminals at the courthouse, or the online tools maintained by the state judiciary. The statewide case search system, accessible through WisconsinCourts.us, can help you locate publicly available case data across all Wisconsin circuit courts, including those in Fond du Lac County.

How to Look Up a Court Case in Fond du Lac County?

You can search court case records in Fond du Lac County through the statewide online portal, by contacting the Clerk of Courts directly, or by visiting the courthouse in person.

Online Search via WCCA

The Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) portal is the main free tool for finding case information filed in any Wisconsin circuit court. Search by case number, party name, business name, or citation number. WCCA shows the case type, filing date, charges or claims, scheduled hearings, and disposition information. It does not display the actual documents filed in a case — to get copies of specific filings, motions, or orders, you'll need to submit a separate request to the Clerk of Courts.

Fond du Lac County Clerk of Courts

The Clerk of Courts is the official keeper of all circuit court records in the county.

Address: 160 S. Macy Street, 2nd Floor, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Phone: (920) 929-3038
Fax: (920) 929-3933
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays)
Clerk of Circuit Courts: Michelle Weber

To request records by mail, send a written request to the address above. Include the full names of the parties, the case number (if you have it), a description of the records you need, your return address, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Include payment with your request.

Department-Specific Phone Numbers

If you know what type of case you're looking for, you can reach the relevant division directly:

Civil / Family: (920) 929-3034 or (920) 906-4730
Small Claims: (920) 929-3032 or (920) 929-3033
Criminal: (920) 929-3044 or (920) 929-3043
Juvenile: (920) 929-3042 or (920) 929-3734
Traffic: (920) 929-3030, (920) 929-3031, or (920) 929-3039
Ordinance (Non-Traffic): (920) 929-3041
Jury Clerk: (920) 929-6899 or (920) 929-3042
Accounting (fines, bail, fees): (920) 929-6813

Copy and Certification Fees

Wisconsin Statutes 814.61(5) and 814.61(10) set the fees charged statewide by circuit court clerks:

Copies of court documents: $1.25 per page
Certification of a document: $5.00

Credit card payments for fines and guardian ad litem obligations can be processed through Government Payment Service at (888) 604-7888 using location code 2031; a service fee applies.

eFiling

Attorneys and self-represented parties may file documents electronically through the Wisconsin court eFiling system. A per-case eFiling fee of $35.00 per party applies (or $70.00 for attorney-mediators). Details on eFiling procedures and fees are available through the Wisconsin Court System publications page.

Are Court Records Public in Fond du Lac County?

Wisconsin strongly favors public access to government records. Under Wisconsin Statute 19.31 — the Wisconsin Public Records Law — the public has a right to inspect records maintained by governmental authorities, including court records. The law's stated policy is that all persons are entitled to the greatest possible information about the affairs of government.

Court records in Fond du Lac County are generally open for inspection and copying unless a specific statute, court order, or rule makes them confidential. You can view records at the Clerk of Courts office during business hours, request copies by mail or in person, or check docket-level information through WCCA online.

Categories of Restricted or Confidential Records

Several types of records are exempt from public disclosure under Wisconsin law:

Juvenile proceedings (Wis. Stat. 938.78): Records involving persons under 18 are generally confidential and not available to the public through WCCA or the clerk's office without a court order.
Adoption records (Wis. Stat. 48.93): Adoption files are sealed and may only be accessed by court order or under specific statutory exceptions.
Child in need of protection or services (CHIPS): Proceedings under Chapter 48 are confidential.
Sealed records: A court may order any case record sealed, removing it from public view. Expunged records are similarly not accessible.
Domestic abuse and harassment injunction petitions that are denied or dismissed may be restricted.
Mental health commitment records under Chapter 51 are confidential.

Records available through WCCA are limited to what the Wisconsin Court System authorizes for public display. Certain personally identifying information — Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and dates of birth of minor children — may be redacted from public documents, and filers bear responsibility for keeping that information out of publicly filed documents. Additional guidance on Wisconsin's public records framework is available in the Wisconsin Department of Justice Public Records Law guide.

For records held outside the court system — like law enforcement incident reports — the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office Open Records portal provides a separate request pathway.

Fond du Lac County Criminal Court Records

Criminal cases in Fond du Lac County are handled by the Circuit Court and prosecuted by the Fond du Lac County District Attorney. The Criminal Division of the Clerk of Courts manages case files for everything from misdemeanors to felonies. Those files include complaints, arrest warrants, bail documents, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and judgments of conviction.

Searching Criminal Court Records

The WCCA portal lets you search criminal cases by party name or case number. Criminal case numbers in Wisconsin typically carry prefixes indicating the case type — CF for felonies and CM for misdemeanors. WCCA will show the charges, hearing dates, and disposition, but it won't show the underlying documents themselves.

To get copies of criminal court documents, call the Criminal Division at (920) 929-3044 or (920) 929-3043, or visit the Clerk of Courts office at 160 S. Macy Street, 2nd Floor.

Wisconsin Criminal Background Checks

If you need a broader criminal history search beyond a single county, the Wisconsin Department of Justice runs the Wisconsin Online Record Check System, which searches criminal history records maintained by the Crime Information Bureau.

Online search fee: $7.00 per name
Paper form (mail submission): Available as a single-name request form or a multi-name request form
Mail requests should go to: Division of Law Enforcement Services, Crime Information Bureau, Record Check Unit, P.O. Box 2688, Madison, WI 53701-2688; Phone: (608) 266-5764

The statewide record check covers convictions and pending charges from all Wisconsin counties, but it does not include federal offenses, out-of-state records, or juvenile adjudications.

Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office

Arrest records, incident reports, and other law enforcement documents are held by the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office, not the Clerk of Courts. Submit those requests through the Sheriff's open records request process.

Fond du Lac County Civil Court Records

Civil matters in Fond du Lac County are split into two tracks based on the dollar amount involved:

Civil cases exceeding $10,000 are filed and managed by the Civil/Family Division of the Clerk of Courts. Contact: (920) 929-3034 or (920) 906-4730.
Small claims cases (up to $10,000, or up to $5,000 for personal injury claims), evictions, and replevin actions are handled by the Small Claims Division. Contact: (920) 929-3032 or (920) 929-3033.

Civil court records include summons and complaints, answers and counterclaims, motions, court orders, default judgments, stipulations, and satisfaction of judgment filings.

Searching Civil Records

Civil case information can be searched on WCCA using a case number or party name. Wisconsin civil case numbers use prefixes such as CV for large civil claims and SC for small claims. WCCA shows the parties, claim type, amount demanded, hearing schedule, and outcome.

Filing Fees

Wisconsin circuit court fee schedules apply uniformly across all counties. Relevant civil filing fees include:

Action	Fee
Civil action (over $10,000)	$265.50
Small claims (up to $10,000)	$94.50
Third-party complaint	$94.50
Garnishment	Varies by statute
Copies	$1.25 per page
Certification	$5.00

Fee amounts are set under Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 814. Courts may waive fees for indigent parties upon petition.

Property and Land Records

Deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats are not held by the Clerk of Courts — they're maintained by the Fond du Lac County Register of Deeds.

Register of Deeds
Address: 160 S. Macy Street, 1st Floor, P.O. Box 509, Fond du Lac, WI 54936-0509
Phone: (920) 929-3018
Fax: (920) 929-3293
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Property records can be searched online through the LandShark portal, which provides access to recorded instruments and document images.

Fond du Lac County Family Court Records

Family law matters in Fond du Lac County are heard by the Circuit Court and administered through the Civil/Family Division of the Clerk of Courts at (920) 929-3034 or (920) 906-4730. Case types include divorce (dissolution of marriage), legal separation, child custody and placement, child support, paternity, domestic abuse injunctions, and harassment restraining orders.

Searching Family Case Records

Family case docket information is publicly viewable on WCCA. Dissolution of marriage cases use the prefix FA. You can see docket entries, hearing dates, and disposition data — but the underlying documents, particularly financial disclosure statements and guardian ad litem reports, may contain confidential information and are not displayed online.

Divorce Records

Divorce decrees and related filings are held by the Clerk of Courts at the Fond du Lac County Circuit Court. Certified copies of a divorce judgment can be requested in person, by mail, or by phone from the Civil/Family Division. The fee is $1.25 per page plus $5.00 for certification.

If you need a certified divorce certificate — a summary document rather than the full decree — the Fond du Lac County Register of Deeds accepts requests using the county's Divorce Certificate application form. The fee is $20.00 for the first copy and $3.00 for each additional copy. Payment is accepted by cash, credit or debit card, cashier's check, or money order. Access is limited to the subject of the record, an immediate family member, a legal guardian, an authorized representative, or a person who demonstrates a direct and tangible interest.

Marriage Records

Marriage licenses and marriage certificates are filed with the Register of Deeds, not the Clerk of Courts. Use the Marriage Certificate application form to submit your request. The same fees and eligibility requirements apply: $20.00 for the first copy, $3.00 for each additional.

Birth and Death Records

Birth and death certificates are also issued by the Register of Deeds. Application forms are available online for birth certificates and death certificates. Fees are $20.00 for the first copy and $3.00 for each additional. Only individuals with a direct and tangible interest as defined by Wisconsin Statute 69.20 may obtain certified vital record copies.

Domestic Abuse and Harassment Injunctions

Petitions for temporary restraining orders and injunctions under Wisconsin Statutes 813.12 (domestic abuse) and 813.125 (harassment) are filed with the Clerk of Courts. Granted injunctions appear on WCCA, though petitions that are denied or dismissed may have limited visibility. Confidential addresses provided under the Safe at Home program are not disclosed in court filings.

Fond du Lac County Probate Court Records

Probate matters in Fond du Lac County are heard by the Circuit Court. Wisconsin does not have a separate probate court — probate cases are assigned to circuit court branches that handle that calendar. The Clerk of Courts manages probate records, and you can search them on WCCA using the PR case prefix.

Types of Probate Records

Probate filings in Fond du Lac County include petitions for formal or informal administration of estates, last wills and testaments admitted to probate, inventories, accountings, orders for distribution, claims against estates, small estate affidavits (for estates under $50,000), guardianship and conservatorship petitions, and trust-related proceedings.

How to Access Probate Records

Probate records are generally public unless sealed by court order. To review or obtain copies:

Online: Search WCCA by the decedent's name or case number to view docket entries and case status.
In person: Visit the Clerk of Courts on the 2nd floor of the City/County Government Center at 160 S. Macy Street during business hours.
By mail: Send a written request with the decedent's full name, approximate date of death or case number, a description of the records needed, payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
By phone: Call the Clerk of Courts at (920) 929-3038 to confirm whether a probate case exists and what records are available.

Probate Filing Fees

Filing fees for probate proceedings follow the statewide circuit court fee schedule:

Filing Type	Fee
Formal probate petition	$265.50
Informal probate petition	$265.50
Small estate affidavit	$94.50
Guardianship / Conservatorship petition	$265.50
Certified copy	$5.00 + $1.25 per page

Guardianship Records

Guardianship proceedings for both minors and adults are filed in the probate division. These records include the petition, medical or psychological evaluations (which may be sealed or restricted), the order appointing a guardian, and annual reports filed by the guardian. Interested parties may review the public portions of guardianship files through the Clerk of Courts.

Municipal Court

Fond du Lac County also has a municipal court that handles local ordinance violations. The Lakeside Municipal Court is located at:

Address: 16 Garfield Street, North Fond du Lac, WI 54937
Phone: (920) 924-2479
Fax: (920) 922-7926

Municipal court records are maintained separately from circuit court records and are not searchable through WCCA. Direct any municipal court record requests to the municipal court clerk at the number above.