Located in eastern Wisconsin, Sheboygan County has a population of about 118,000 residents and covers an area of 1,271 square miles. The county was established in 1838 and has its county seat in Sheboygan City.

Courts in Sheboygan County

The judicial system in Sheboygan County comprises Circuit and Municipal Courts. The Sheboygan County Circuit Court has jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases. The Circuit Court has Domestic Relations, Probate, and Juvenile Division. The Domestic Relations Division presides over family-related disputes such as child visitation, divorce, and domestic violence cases. The Probate Division deals with cases involving the administration of deceased estate, including wills, guardianships of minors, and trusts. The Juvenile Division handles cases involving minors, such as juvenile delinquency, child neglect, and emancipation cases.

The Municipal Courts in Sheboygan handle cases involving violations of municipal ordinances. Municipal Courts preside over non-criminal offenses, local code infractions, and traffic violations.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Sheboygan County

Public court records are documents and information from judicial proceedings that are accessible to the public. Interested persons may use the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access to find public court records from Sheboygan County.

Also, the Clerk of the Circuit Court is the record custodian for public court records and provides access to the documents. Record seekers may request the document in person at the courthouse or by mail request for the records.

Types of Public Court Records in Sheboygan County

Access to public court records allows the public to see how justice is administered in the county, ensuring that the judiciary is impartial. The following types of court records are publicly accessible in Sheboygan County:

• Criminal Court Records: Felonies and misdemeanors, including assaults, drug trafficking, murder, vandalism, petty theft, and public intoxication
• Civil Court Records: Fraud, breach of contract, injunctions, foreclosures, personal injury claims, and property disputes
• Probate Records: Wills, estates, conservatorships, guardianships, and trusts
• Family Law Records: Legal separation, divorce, annulments, child custody, and child support
• Traffic Records: Speeding tickets, driving under the influence,  reckless driving, stop sign violations, and failure to signal

Confidential Court Records in Sheboygan County

Confidential court records are documents and information not accessible to the general public. Confidential courts record sensitive information, which is sealed to protect the privacy of the individuals. Confidential court records in Sheboygan County include:

• Juvenile court records
• Trade secrets
• Substance abuse treatment records
• Grand jury proceedings
• Adoption records

Likewise, personal data on court records are confidential and restricted from the public. Personal identifying information is redacted from court records to comply with legal requirements and prevent misuse of personal information. Personal identifiers excluded from public view include:

• Social Security numbers
• Financial account information
• Vehicle identification number
• Driver's license number
• Tax identification number

Juvenile Delinquency in Sheboygan, WI

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

In 2017, a total of 362 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Sheboygan County. Of that total, 54% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 194 court cases. Another 30% were dependency cases that accounted for 107 of the juvenile cases.

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

Government of Sheboygan County, WI

https://www.wisconsin.gov/

County Seat:	Sheboygan
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1836
Total Square Miles:	1,271
2019 Population:	115,344
Persons/Square Mile:	0.01
County Contact:	508 New York Ave County Administration Building Sheboygan , WI 53081-4126 http://www.sheboygancounty.com/