Barron County is located in northwestern Wisconsin and had a population of 46,711 as of the 2020 census. The county has a total housing unit of 23,799 and a median household income of $59,379. Its county seat is Barron City. 

Courts in Barron County

The trial courts in Barron County are the Wisconsin Circuit Court and Municipal Courts. The Wisconsin Circuit Court has original jurisdiction over all civil, criminal, and traffic matters arising from the county. However, it mostly handles cases beyond the authority of the Municipal Courts. The court also hears probate matters like cases on wills, trusts, guardianships, and administration of estate. Family and juvenile matters like divorce, child support, delinquency, and dependency all fall within the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court.

Barron County is home to six Municipal Courts. Each court exercises jurisdiction over the city or town it is situated in. Municipal Courts hear cases on traffic, parking, and ordinance violations. They also handle certain juvenile matters, like driving and curfew violations.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Barron County

The Clerk of Circuit Court is responsible for maintaining records of the Wisconsin Circuit Court in Barron County. Members of the public can access these records by requesting copies from the Clerk’s office in person or via mail. The office receives requests by email, fax, and phone call. The Clerk charges $1.25 per page of document requested. Certification of documents attracts an extra $5 fee. Also, note that a requester who does not have the relevant case number will have to pay a search fee of $5. Records of the Circuit Court are also accessible online on the Wisconsin Circuit Court access portal. To obtain records of the Municipal Courts, contact the relevant courthouse or check its website.

Types of Public Court Records in Barron County

Court records are court documents, party filings, pleadings, and other materials relating to a case. Barron County’s court records are open to the public unless a law or court order protects the record. Examples of public court records include:

• Civil case records
• Felony case records
• Probate records
• Misdemeanor records
• Traffic violation records

Confidential Court Records in Barron County

Confidential court records are case records that are not open to members of the public. This may be either due to a restriction contained in legislation or a court order protecting the record. Examples of confidential court records in Barron County are:

• Adoption records
• Juvenile delinquency records
• Guardianship records
• Civil commitment records
• Child protection records
• Records relating to termination of parental rights.

Juvenile Delinquency in Barron, WI

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Barron County, juvenile delinquency issues are on the rise. There are many reasons for the rise in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Wisconsin often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of crimes, and other family matters.

In 2017, a total of 138 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Barron County. Of that total, 12% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 16 court cases. Another 79% were dependency cases that accounted for 109 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, Barron County, are focusing on family therapy and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Barron County juvenile delinquency numbers will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Barron County, WI

https://www.wisconsin.gov/

County Seat:	Barron
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1859
Total Square Miles:	890
2019 Population:	45,251
Persons/Square Mile:	0.02
County Contact:	330 E La Salle Ave County Courthouse Barron , WI 54812-1540 http://barroncountywi.gov/

Barron County, WI Courts