Common Questions About Public Records in Green Bay

Real questions from people researching records in Green Bay. Each answer is verified against official agency sources — no third-party services.

🏠 How do I look up property records in Wisconsin? ▼

To look up property records in Wisconsin, contact the Register of Deeds in the county where the property is located. The Wisconsin Register of Deeds Association directory is at https://wrdaonline.org/. Major county registers: Milwaukee at https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Register-of-Deeds, Dane (Madison) at https://www.countyofdane.com/regdeeds/, Brown (Green Bay) at https://www.browncountywi.gov/departments/register-of-deeds/. Statewide property tax info is at https://www.revenue.wi.gov/. WI Open Records Law (Wis. Stat. §19.31–19.39) makes deeds public; recording fees are $30 per document for the first page. Sources: WI ROD Association (https://wrdaonline.org/), WI DOR (https://www.revenue.wi.gov/).

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📋 Is there a way to search arrest warrants in Wisconsin? ▼

To search arrest warrants in Wisconsin, contact the local sheriff or police department where the warrant was issued. The Wisconsin Department of Justice holds the statewide TIME warrant database, but it's restricted to law enforcement; individuals must check by phone with the issuing court or local agency. Many county sheriffs post most-wanted lists (e.g., Milwaukee County at https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Sheriffs-Office, Dane County at https://www.danesheriff.com/). Court bench warrants appear in the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) at https://wcca.wicourts.gov/. WI Open Records Law (Wis. Stat. §19.31–19.39) governs disclosure. Sources: WCCA (https://wcca.wicourts.gov/), WI DOJ (https://www.doj.state.wi.us/).

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🎓 Where can I find access to a copy of my tax records in Wisconsin? ▼

For your own tax records in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue Online Services at https://tap.revenue.wi.gov/ lets you view filed returns and tax history with My Tax Account login. For copies of past returns, file Form W-RA at https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/Form/Form-W-RA.aspx ($5 fee). For property tax records (parcels, assessed values, tax bills), check the local Municipal or County Treasurer (e.g., Milwaukee County at https://www.milwaukee.gov/treasurer, Dane County at https://www.countyofdane.com/treasurer/). WI Open Records Law (Wis. Stat. §19.31–19.39) makes property tax records public; income tax records are confidential under §73.03. Sources: WI DOR (https://www.revenue.wi.gov/), WI Open Records (https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/19/ii).

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Green Bay, Wisconsin · Public Records

Green Bay Public Records, Court Cases & Arrests

Search court records, arrest information, criminal history, and police reports for Green Bay, located in Brown County, Wisconsin. All records linked here come from official government sources.

Records access in Green Bay

In addition to Lambeau Field, Green Bay features several notable neighborhoods, including the historic Astor Park and the downtown area, which offers a mix of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. The city is also home to the Neville Public Museum, which showcases the region's history and art, further enhancing its cultural scene. Economically, Green Bay has a diverse base, with significant contributions from manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors. The city is known for its paper production industry, which has been a key part of its economy since the late 19th century.

Crime statistics · Green Bay · FBI UCR 2024

Reported offenses for the Green Bay jurisdiction, total population 106080. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program.

Violent crimes	Property crimes
Total: 616 Murder & non-negligent manslaughter: 4 Rape: 78 Robbery: 89 Aggravated assault: 458	Total: 2978 Burglary: 659 Larceny / theft: 2210 Motor-vehicle theft: 267 Arson: 19

Reporting period: calendar year 2024.

Green Bay · Population & demographics

Total population	104057
White	77.9%
Black or African American	3.5%
Asian	4%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial count.

Wisconsin public records law

Records held by Green Bay city offices, the Brown County Sheriff, and the Brown County courts are subject to the Wisconsin Open Records Law (Wis. Stat. § 19.31).

Where to file a records request in Green Bay

Police records: file with the Green Bay Police Department or via the Brown County Sheriff for unincorporated areas.

Court records: Brown County courts handle criminal, civil, family, and probate matters.

Booking and inmate records: Brown County Sheriff publishes a public inmate roster including booking photos and charges.