Access to Court Records and Geneology
The Register in Probate Office manages "confidential" and "open record" cases.
To access information online about a case that is an "open record", please use the link below. Enter the name of the County, if you know it, and the specific case number. You can, however, search the entire State of Wisconsin by just entering the name.
Some old probate records may not be accessible online. Please contact the Register in Probate Office in the County where you are searching or the State Historical Society for more information.
The following files and records are confidential and are closed, but may be subject to access under an order of a court:
• Chapter 48 and 938 – Files regarding children and juveniles
• Chapter 51 – Files regarding civil mental, drug & alcohol commitments
• Chapters 54 and 55 – Files regarding guardianship and protective placement
Links:
This webpage is provided as a public service and is not intended to be legal advice.
If you have any questions about the information on this webpage, please contact an attorney.
If you have any questions about the information on this webpage, please contact an attorney.
