Rock County, WI Public Records

Courts in Rock County

Court Records in Rock County, Wisconsin

Court records in Rock County, including decrees, orders, opinions, motions, complaints, dockets, and judgments, are generated by county courts during legal proceedings. While a large number of Rock County court records are accessible to the public, some types of court records are not. Adoption, juvenile court, protective services and placement, and mental health are some examples of restricted records.

To access court records, you can contact the County Circuit Court Office Clerk in person. You may also send a request by mail or phone, or use the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access portal online. To make your search easy, you must know the name, date of birth, and case number related to the court record you intend to search.

Jails and Prisons in Rock County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Rock County, Wisconsin

The Rock County Sheriff's Office runs the county's jails and correctional facilities. Rock County Jail is a medium-security county jail located in Janesville. The facility houses offenders who are convicted of crimes under state and federal laws. The County Jail was established in 1839. The facility has a capacity of 600 inmates, being the 17th largest facility in Wisconsin.

To find inmate or jail records, including body camera, dash camera, and citation records, make requests to the county's Sheriff's Office. Requests must be relatively specific about the subject matter and time frame and can be made verbally or in writing using the Next Request platform. Note that such a request could include the costs of finding, copying, mailing, or shipping the record. If a request costs over $50.00, the Sheriff's Office may demand prepayment of fees.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Rock County

Arrest Records in Rock County, Wisconsin

Rock County arrest records typically include a physical description of the subject, specifics of the arrest and detention, charges, incidence reports, and information on bond or bail. The record might include inquiries, warrants, reports, logs, and mugshots. To obtain these records, go to the Rock County Sheriff's Office or the police department where the arrest was made. Police departments in Rock County include Janesville PD, Beloit Town PD, Milton PD, Edgerton PD, Orfordville PD, Monroe PD, Evansville PD, and Brodhead PD. It is crucial to remember that requests for specific arrest records may be denied if permitted by law.