Winnebago County, Wisconsin Warrant Search
Per Wisconsin Public Record Law, codified in Wisconsin Stat. §§ 19.31–19.3, the general public has the right to inspect or obtain copies of records maintained by government entities. Thus, warrants are presumed to be public, but there are some exceptions. For example, warrants may be sealed, making them unavailable to the public.
Unfortunately, there is no centralized database that contains details about warrants in Winnebago County. Notwithstanding, record seekers may conduct warrant searches through local law enforcement agencies, such as the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) and municipal police departments, as well as local courts. For instance, they may use the WCSO’s NextRequest Public Portal to request information about warrants held by the agency. They may also contact or visit the WCSO’s Records Division to inquire about relevant warrants. Alternatively, interested persons may use the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) website to access public records of cases heard by Wisconsin Circuit Courts, including Winnebago County Circuit Court. These records typically contain details about warrants issued in a case.
| Agency / Resource | Purpose | Search Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office | Maintains and serves warrants | Phone and in person | Limited to warrants in the agency's custody. |
| Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) website | Offers access to certain public records of cases handled by Wisconsin Circuit courts, including information about warrants issued in such cases. | Online | Information about warrants issued in municipal court cases is not available through the WCCA website |
| Local courthouses | Maintains and issues warrants | In person and by phone | Each courthouse may only be able to provide information about warrants they respectively issued. |