Kenosha County, WI Public Records

Courts in Kenosha County

Court Records in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Court records in Kenosha County include dockets, transcripts, motions, petitions, complaints, and other legal materials. These typically include case number, filing date, the details of parties involved and their attorneys, court location, and citations. To obtain court records in Kenosha County, you can request to view the record in person or receive copies by mail. These records are maintained by the Clerk of Court, and a fee is attached to such requests. You may also search online using the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access portal to find records by name, case number, or business name.

While most court records are available to the public, some are restricted by law. Restricted court records in Kenosha County include but are not limited to, active investigative records, adoption records, child protection proceedings, juvenile records, records containing personal identifying details, and sealed or expunged records.

Jails and Prisons in Kenosha County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Correctional facilities in Kenosha County are run by the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office Detentions Division. Specifically, it runs the Kenosha County Detention Center (KCDC). The medium-security KCDC is a county jail. Offenders convicted of offenses covered by both state and federal statutes are housed in the facility. The facility opened in 1998 and can house up to 1,200 inmates. Using its Inmate Inquiry platform, the Sheriff's Office allows public access to its current list of inmates. You will need an inmate's name, booking number, housing facility, and subject number to conduct your search.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Kenosha County

Arrest Records in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

In Kenosha County, arrest records contain information on all arrests made by county law enforcement. They typically include details such as the arrestee's full name, date of birth, physical description, the arresting agency and officer, date of arrest, and mugshot. However, certain arrest records and information, such as juvenile arrest records and personal identifying information, are confidential.

The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office makes its arrest records available to the public using its Inmate Inquiry Platform. You may also visit the police department in the county that made the arrest to request records. The county has several local police departments, including Kenosha PD, Pleasant Prairie PD, and Twin Lakes PD. However, if the law allows it, a request of this kind may be turned down. Sensitive arrest records that may compromise an ongoing investigation or the security of involved parties will not be released by the police.