Common Questions About Brown County Court Records
How do I search Brown County court records online?
Use Wisconsin Circuit Court Access, the statewide public portal, at wcca.wicourts.gov. Choose Brown County, then search by case number, party name, or business name, with an optional birth date. The portal shows public case summaries entered into the state CCAP system. It is not a full document library. For copies or certified documents, contact the clerk's Records Management office. The full process is on the court records page.
What is the Brown County Clerk of Circuit Court phone number?
The main Clerk of Circuit Court line is 920-448-4155, and the clerk is John A. Vander Leest. The office sits at 100 South Jefferson Street in Green Bay, open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. Records Management is 920-448-4521, and Criminal and Traffic is 920-448-4504. More division numbers are on the Clerk of Circuit Court page.
Can I get court documents directly from WCCA?
Usually no. WCCA gives the public a case summary, not every filed document. It can show the case number, parties, status, hearings, and docket events. For a complaint, order, judgment, transcript, or certified copy, contact the Clerk of Circuit Court. The county asks you to call Records Management before paying a copy or search fee. See court records for the steps.
Where is the Brown County Courthouse?
The courthouse is at 100 South Jefferson Street, Green Bay, WI 54301, on the downtown block bounded by Walnut, Jefferson, Doty, and Adams Streets. Since October 14, 2025, all visitors enter through a single point on the East Walnut Street side. The old Doty Street entrance is now an emergency exit only. Arrive early for screening. More on the Circuit Court page.
How do I find someone in the Brown County Jail?
Use the Jail Inmate Lookup Tool run by the Sheriff's Office. Search by first and last name, or by an identifier such as a booking number. To include people who have left custody, check the Include Release Inmates box. Results show the name, booking number, permanent ID, date of birth, and a release date when one applies. See inmate records for the full guide.
What does a Brown County inmate profile show?
A profile lists the name, a photo area, and a physical description, plus booking identifiers, housing fields, and a commitment date. It includes a bond table with case number, bond type, amount, and status, and a charge table with offense date, statute code, and degree. A projected release date is shown but is subject to change. See inmate records for details.
Does Brown County publish released inmates?
Yes. The jail roster has an Include Release Inmates checkbox and a Release Date column. That is the county's public released-inmate path. If a result is unclear, call the Jail Division at 920-448-4250. For state prison releases use the Wisconsin DOC locator, and for federal releases use the BOP locator. See released inmates for all the tools.
How much does Brown County video visitation cost?
On-site video visits are free, while remote video visits cost $0.18 per minute, except for attorneys. Each visit lasts 20 minutes. Remote visits run Sunday through Saturday in set windows, and on-site visits run on weekdays. Visits are scheduled through the JailATM site, and a valid photo ID is required. More visitation detail is on the inmate records page.
Who issues marriage licenses in Brown County?
The Brown County Clerk issues marriage licenses at the Northern Building, Room 120, 305 E. Walnut Street, Green Bay, phone 920-448-4016. Both applicants must appear in person with certified birth certificates, photo ID, Social Security cards if issued, and proof of residency. The standard fee is $125 when you apply 4 to 60 days before the wedding. See the County Clerk page.
Where do I get a marriage or divorce certificate?
The Register of Deeds handles vital records. Marriage certificates are available statewide for Wisconsin marriages from October 1, 1907 to the present. Divorce certificates are available statewide for Wisconsin divorces after January 1, 2016. For an older divorce, contact the Clerk of Circuit Court or Wisconsin DHS. The first copy is $20, and extras are $3 each. See marriage and divorce records.
Where are Brown County probate records handled?
Probate matters run through the circuit court and the Register in Probate, who keeps the official record for probate, mental health, guardianship, and conservatorship cases. The Register in Probate line is 920-448-4275. Search public probate summaries on WCCA using Brown County and probate-related case types. Some files are restricted. See probate records for the full picture.
Does Brown County have an active warrant search?
No official standalone warrant list was found in county sources. Warrant information can appear in WCCA case details when tied to a public case, and the jail roster shows current custody. For official warrant concerns, contact the Sheriff's Office or the issuing court, and avoid unofficial warrant sites. See warrant records for how to check warrant status.
How do I pay a Brown County court fine or citation?
Brown County offers two routes: the Wisconsin Court System payment site and AllPaid, using location code 6061. AllPaid accepts major credit and debit cards online or by phone, with a service fee. First make sure the citation names Brown County Circuit Court or 100 S. Jefferson Street. A citation from another municipality goes to that court. See traffic court records for details.
What court handles traffic tickets in Brown County?
It depends on the issuing agency. State Patrol and Sheriff citations often route to the Brown County Circuit Court. City ordinance or municipal traffic tickets go to a municipal court, such as Green Bay Municipal Court at 330 S. Jefferson Street. A conviction can create a court forfeiture and separate demerit points on the state driver record. See traffic court records.
Are juvenile records public in Brown County?
Generally no. Wisconsin juvenile records are confidential under state law and are kept separate from adult records. That is why juvenile cases are usually absent from WCCA public searches. Parents, guardians, the juvenile, attorneys, agencies, and courts may have access in specific situations. For how confidential categories work, see court records and arrest records.
Can a Wisconsin criminal record be expunged?
Sometimes, but it is limited. Under Wisconsin law, expungement is usually decided at sentencing, and the person must complete the sentence successfully. If the judge did not order expungement then, later options are narrow. Expungement does not erase every prosecutor or law-enforcement record. Legal advice matters here. See arrest records for the sealed-versus-expunged comparison.
Which federal court covers Brown County?
Brown County sits in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, with a federal courthouse at 125 S. Jefferson Street in Green Bay. Federal records are searched through PACER, and appeals go to the Seventh Circuit. Federal cases do not run through the circuit court. The Circuit Court page explains how the state and federal systems differ.
Still Have Questions?
For the right office, see the Clerk of Circuit Court or the County Clerk. For broader access rules, see public records. To browse by topic, try court records, arrest records, inmate records, warrant records, marriage and divorce, or probate records.