Racine County, WI Public Records

Courts in Racine County

Court Records in Racine County, Wisconsin

Racine County court records include transcripts, progress dockets, case party information, subpoenas, motions, complaints, affidavits, pleadings, and judgments. The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court is responsible for maintaining court records generated in all civil and criminal cases. To view a court record in the county, go to the Circuit Court division where the case is filed and provide the case number of the file you want to view.

You may view non-confidential records in person using the Public Access Terminals. Certain older records might only be available on microfilm or in hard copy. However, court records, such as adoptions, paternity actions, and juvenile records, are private, and state statutes restrict who can view them.

You may also use the Wisconsin Court System case search tool to locate Racine County court records online. The portal offers cases from circuit courts, the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, and pending Supreme Court cases.

Jails and Prisons in Racine County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Racine County, Wisconsin

Racine County hosts several correctional facilities run by the county's Sheriff's Office and the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, including the Racine Correctional Institution and the Racine County Jail. With a maximum bed capacity of 876 inmates, the Racine County Jail (RCJ) is one of the biggest pre-detention facilities in the state of Wisconsin.

To view inmate records, you can use the Racine County Inmate Search platform. You must provide your first name, last name, and date of birth to search. The county's Records Bureau also keeps inactive jail files, fingerprint cards, and mugshots of inmates and responds to a wide range of requests from the general public. To yield the best results, the request must contain all relevant information about the materials being sought. Requesters may also seek relevant information from the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access platform.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Racine County

Arrest Records in Racine County, Wisconsin

Racine County arrest records contain the arrestee's physical description, arrest details, charges, and information regarding bail or bond. Visit Racine County courts, the Racine County Sheriff's Office, or the police department where the arrest was made to view these records. The Racine PD, Caledonia PD, Tichigan PD, Burlington PD, Waterford PD, and Mount Pleasant PD all operate in the county. You may also visit the state-level offender search portal maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. It is important to note that, if allowed by law, requests for particular arrest records may be turned down.