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Dane County, Wisconsin — Public Records

Use this page to find court records, arrest records, and other public records in Dane County.

⚡ At a Glance

  • Clerk of Circuit Court: Dane County Courthouse, Wisconsin — Contact the clerk
  • Sheriff: Dane County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin
  • Online search: WCCA — Wisconsin Courts
  • County seat: Wisconsin, Wisconsin
How to use this page: Pick a section below.

Start here: Choose the type of record you need below.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records
🔍 Sheriff arrest records and jail information
🏛️ Local court records
📋 Property and vital records contacts
What you will need:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • Approximate date or location of the record

Court Records

The Dane County Clerk of Circuit Court maintains records for cases filed in local courts. Office: Dane County Courthouse, Wisconsin.

OfficeDetails
Clerk of Circuit CourtDane County Courthouse, Wisconsin
PhoneContact the clerk
Online SearchWCCA — Wisconsin Courts
⚖️ WCCA — Wisconsin Courts 🏛️ Wisconsin Judiciary

Use the link above or call Contact the clerk.

Arrest Records

Arrest records in Dane County come from the arresting agency. The Dane County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail in Wisconsin.

AgencyLocation
Dane County Sheriff's OfficeWisconsin, Wisconsin
🔍 WI DOJ — Background Check 📋 Wisconsin DOJ

Contact the Dane County Sheriff for local arrest records.

Other Public Records

Dane County maintains other public records through county offices in Wisconsin.

How to Request Records

In person: Visit Dane County Courthouse, Wisconsin. Bring valid ID.

Online: Use WCCA — Wisconsin Courts.

By mail: Submit a request under Wisconsin's public records law. Call Contact the clerk.

About Dane County

Dane County is in Wisconsin, county seat: Wisconsin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Dane County courthouse?
Dane County Courthouse, Wisconsin. Call Contact the clerk.
Can I look up arrests online?
Contact the Sheriff in Wisconsin or use WI DOJ — Background Check.
How do I get a court record?
Search at WCCA — Wisconsin Courts or call Contact the clerk.
What courts does Dane County have?
Local trial courts as part of the Wisconsin court system.
Is there a fee?
Many online searches are free. Certified copies may require a fee.
What this page does not show: Not all records are available online.

This page is a guide. All information comes from government sources.

Last updated: April 15, 2026