Court records of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, are available through several channels. SheboyganCourt.us allows you to quickly find public information about court cases in the county. Additionally, records can be searched through the state's official online court system tools, directly at the Clerk of Courts office, or at public terminals in the courthouse.
Sheboygan Court System & Jurisdictions
In Wisconsin, there are no separate county or magistrate courts as in some other states. Instead, the primary trial court is the Circuit Court. The Sheboygan County Circuit Court is a court of general jurisdiction that handles virtually all categories of cases.
- Criminal cases — felonies and misdemeanors, including DUI/OWI.
- Civil cases — claims of any amount, as well as small claims cases up to $10,000.
- Family law — divorce, custody, alimony, name changes.
- Probate cases — estate administration, adult guardianship, mental health cases.
- Traffic violations and ordinances — fines, municipal rule violations.
- Juvenile cases — offenses and child protection (these records are generally closed to the public).
There is a separate Sheboygan Area Municipal Court, which deals exclusively with city ordinance violations — from parking to noise. Municipal court decisions can be appealed to the Circuit Court.
Federal cases involving the county are handled by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
Sheboygan Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
The Circuit Court schedule is published through the CCAP (Consolidated Court Automation Programs) system. To view the calendar for today, tomorrow, or the current week:
- Go to the Wisconsin Court System case search page.
- Select Sheboygan County from the dropdown list.
- Use the date filter to see scheduled hearings.
The system allows searches by party name or case number. Information is updated daily.
For the municipal court, the hearing schedule can be clarified by calling the office directly or using the forms and reference information on the city's website. Public terminals in the courthouse also display the current schedule.
How to Get a Copy of a Sheboygan Court Document
The Clerk of Courts office maintains all Circuit Court case materials and issues document copies. There are two types of copies:
- Uncertified copy — suitable for personal review.
- Certified copy — has the clerk's seal and signature; required for submission to other institutions, licensing, etc.
Ways to Obtain
- Online. Through the CCAP system, you can view case data and some documents. However, certified copies are not issued online — they must be ordered from the clerk.
- In person. Visit the Clerk of Courts at the courthouse:
- By mail. Send a written request specifying the case number (or party names and approximate date), the type of document needed, and whether a certified copy is required. Include a check or money order for the appropriate amount. The address is the same as above.
Some records have restricted access — juvenile cases, sealed materials, certain family cases. If a document is unavailable, the clerk will notify you.
To check a criminal history at the state level, use the WORCS system of the Wisconsin Department of Justice. This is a separate process from requesting court documents.
Sheboygan Court Records Fees & Payment
The fees for court documents are set by Wisconsin statutes (specifically Wis. Stat. § 814.61). Below are the approximate rates in effect at the Sheboygan County Circuit Court:
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Document copy (per page) | $1.25 |
| Document certification | $5.00 |
| Registry search by request (per name) | $5.00 |
| Criminal history check via WORCS | $7.00 (online) |
| Copy on electronic media (if available) | Depends on volume |
Payment at the office is accepted in cash, check, or money order payable to the Sheboygan County Clerk of Courts. Check with the clerk whether credit or debit cards are accepted — policies may change.
For mail requests, include prepayment. If the exact amount is unknown, call (920) 459-3068 and ask for a cost estimate. Additional information about court resources and forms can be found on the Sheboygan County Legal Resources page of the Wisconsin State Law Library.