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Eau Claire County, Wisconsin Court Records

The courts in Eau Claire maintain records of case filings and proceedings, including hearing details, motions, minutes, transcripts, audio or video recordings, names, orders, appeals, judgments, and court calendars. These official documentations of court proceedings are collectively called Eau Claire County Circuit Court records and are managed by the Eau Claire County Clerk of Circuit Court's Office.

Court records produced in Eau Claire County are centralized legal documents that do not exist in isolation. Persons who perform an Eau Claire County court records search may sometimes find other public records connected to court records, such as arrest records, criminal records, and vital records.

Are Eau Claire County Court Records Public?

Per the Wisconsin Public Records Law, court records maintained in Eau Claire County are public. Anyone in Eau Claire County may request access to inspect and copy court records, provided such records are not restricted by law or court order. Residents and nonresidents of Eau Claire County may submit in-person requests, mail requests, or utilize available online resources approved by the relevant custodial office.

While court records are typically available at the court's inspection in Eau Claire, public access to some case information and records may be limited. For instance, personal identifying information such as social security numbers, license numbers, telephone numbers, and home addresses are protected from public access under Wis. Stat. § 801.19. In addition, confidential records (Wis. Stat. § 801.20), juvenile records (Wis. Stat. Ch. 48 & Ch. 938) and certain probate or family vital records (Wis. Stat. § 69.20) are typically exempt from the public.

What Information is Available in Eau Claire County Court Records?

Some information publicly available in Eau Claire County court records is

  • First, middle, or last name and known aliases of case parties
  • Names of attorneys, prosecutors, and legal representatives of case parties
  • Name, signature, and title of magistrates, judges, and other judicial officials
  • Case number, type, and outcome
  • Information about filed dockets and indexes
  • Orders, judgments, sentences, and decrees
  • Court name, location, and contact information
  • Evidentiary files and materials
  • Filing requester
  • Preliminary arrest and booking information where available

Eau Claire County Court Records Search

Court records are generally public in Eau Claire County and may be obtained online, by mail or in person from the clerk of courts' office.

Online Access

Eau Claire County court records are available online free of charge via the search tools maintained by the state's judiciary. For circuit court records, interested persons may search the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access(WCCA) portal. A search on the WCCA portal requires a last, first, or middle name; a case number; a birth date; a business name; a county; and a case number. Eau Claire's Supreme Court and Court of Appeals records are also publicly available via the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Case Access (WSCCA) system. Search criteria include a party/business name, county, and case number.

In-person Access

Residents and visitors to Eau Claire County may obtain court records by visiting the clerk of courts' office within regular hours (Mondays to Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The public access computers provided at the lobby of the courthouse may also be used to search for case file information and records. Note that though inspecting records is free, it is provided at a fee dependent on the record type, volume, and certification. In addition, staff involvement in the search or failure to provide a case number may attract an additional $5 research fee per statute.

Mail and Phone Requests

Requests for copies of court records may be sent in self-addressed, stamped envelopes alongside payments to the clerk of courts' office. Acceptable payment means include checks or money orders made payable to the clerk of courts. Mail requests typically require a processing time of ten days and prepayment of search/copy fees. The clerk's office provides uncertified copies of court records to requestors via email or a fax number, provided the requested document is not more than fifteen pages. Inquiries and record requests may also be processed by phoning the clerk's office at 715-839-4816.

Interested persons may submit mail requests to the clerk's office using the following information:

Eau Claire County Clerk of Courts

721 Oxford Avenue

Suite 2220

Eau Claire, WI 54703

Fees for Court Records in Eau Claire County

Per state laws, citizens of Eau Claire County may inspect publicly available court records free of charge; however, requesting copies usually incurs costs.

The Eau Claire County Clerk of Courts provides copies of Eau Claire County court records to the public at $1.25 per page, while certified copies cost $5 per case number (Wis. Stats. §814.61(10)(a)). In cases where a requestor cannot provide a case number, the court staff can assist in searching for court records after a $5 statutory research fee has been paid (Wis. Stats. §814.61(11)).

Additionally, the Office of the Register in Probate/Clerk of Juvenile Court issues copies of court records in their custody at $1 per page plus a certification fee of $3 per document. Persons who request exemplified documents will be charged $9 per document plus copy fees.

Eau Claire County Courthouse Locations

The primary court in Eau Claire County is the Eau Claire County Circuit Court. The Circuit Court has original and general jurisdiction over criminal, civil, domestic relations, traffic, probate, and juvenile cases. The address and contact details for the Circuit Court are as follows:

Eau Claire County Circuit Court

Eau Claire County Courthouse,

721 Oxford Avenue,

Suite 2220,

Eau Claire, WI 54703

Phone: (715) 839-4816

Fax: (715) 839-4817

Criminal Records Access in Eau Claire County

In Eau Claire County, criminal records are usually maintained at the state level by the Crime Information Bureau of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ). The state's department of justice furnishes the public with criminal history records online through the Wisconsin Online Record Check System at a cost of $7 per search. Interested persons may submit mail requests by completing aForm DL-LE-250 or Form DJ-LE-250A. Completed forms can be mailed alongside an additional fee of $5 per search to the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Crime Information Bureau, Record Check Unit, P.O. Box 2688, Madison, WI 53701-2688

Besides, local criminal case records are also available at the clerk of courts' office. Requestors may search the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access portal, visit the clerk's office in person, utilize the public access computers at the courthouse, or send mail requests.

Eau Claire County Probate Records

Eau Claire County probate records consist of case information and filed documents generated from circuit court proceedings related to guardianships, protective placements, conservatorship, mental health commitments, probate of wills, and distribution of a decedent's estates. These records are maintained by the Eau Claire County Register in Probate/Clerk of Juvenile Court.

Probate records are considered public in Eau Claire County; however, certain information contained in probate records may be redacted from public records. They may be obtained online through the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) portal.

Eau Claire County Family Court Records

Family law cases including divorce, child custody, legal separation, domestic abuse, child/spousal support, and restraining orders are handled by the Eau Claire County Circuit Court. Eau Claire County family court records are available at the circuit court clerk's office for in-person, email, fax, and mail searches. Concerned persons may also retrieve these records remotely via the WCCA portal. Copies of family court records are provided at a cost of $1.25 per page plus a certification fee of $5 per case number.

Federal Court Records in Eau Claire County

Eau Claire County federal court records are maintained by the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. Federal court records are created from court proceedings involving federal violations, bankruptcy issues, and constitutional rights matters. Public access to federal records is available remotely via PACER-the federal Public Access to Court Electronic Records system. Concerned persons may also visit the courthouse in person to inspect and copy records at:

United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin,

Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse,

500 South Barstow Street

3rd Floor,

Eau Claire, WI 54701

Phone: (715) 839-4774

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