Notices
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Tax Deed Property Sales
Sale of Cty Tax Deed Properties - Pepin County, WI Tax Deed Property Sales Pursuant to 75.69 (1), Wisconsin Statues, the following tax deeds lands owned by & located in Pepin County are being offered for sale. THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO TAX DEED PROPERTIES FOR PEPIN COUNTY
Risk Management
Risk Management See Alerts County Closure County Closure Dane County offices will be closed on 10/12/2026 Search Department of Administration Dane County Risk Management The Dane County Risk Management’s mission is to protect Dane County employees, the general public, and the County’s assets from a variety of losses. We do this by working with staff, supervisors, and department heads to identify potential risks. We also ensure that identified risks are eliminated, accepted (and possible damage reduced as much as possible), and/or transferred to another party. Workers’ Compensation If you are injured on the job, first report the accident to your supervisor, then call the Workers’ Comp Care Line at: 888-515-1563. If it’s an emergency, call 911. The nurses who answer this number are available 24/7, and they will: Provide general guidance after an injury Help you find the appropriate level of medical care Help you find a medical facility near the jobsite or your home Start all Workers' Compensation claim paperwork. This is a paperless intake system. After the nurse ends your call, the nurse will forward information to Risk Management & WMMIC, and we will be available for regular, on-going communication with injured employees. WMMIC can be contacted at (608) 268-3002. How to File a Claim Against Dane County To bring an action against Dane County, section 893.80 of the Wisconsin Statutes requires notice be sent to the Dane County Clerk at 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Madison, WI 53703. The notice should contain the claimant's name and address, it should give the County enough information to allow us to investigate and evaluate the claim. It should also contain an itemized statement of the relief sought. No special forms are required to file a claim. In general, state law protects municipalities from having to pay for damages caused after hitting a pothole or running through debris in the road. In these situations, it may be best to contact your auto insurance company instead of filing a claim with Dane County. Social Media Please note that Dane County social media pages are produced and maintained by Dane County. We expect participants will respect each other and we reserve the right to remove any inappropriate content and/or content we deem in violation of applicable law. Our social media pages are not open to the promotion or advertisement of a business or commercial transaction. Dane County does not endorse or support opinions or views expressed by users of our social media and links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views contained therein. Dane County does not guarantee that external websites comply with the ADA. Please contact [email protected] to request removal of infringing materials. How to Request Records from Dane County Each individual Dane County Department is the Custodian of its own records. A request for a record from the Department of Administration may be made orally or in writing during regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm). There is no special form to request records. If you have questions regarding your request, please call the Records Control Officer at (608) 445-3056 or fax your request to (608) 283-2973 or email it to [email protected]. Requests for records must contain a reasonable description of the requested records and should, for example, include a date range. A request may be denied if, for example, the records are not indexed, arranged, or automated in a way that the requested records can be retrieved, or if the record is exempted by law from being released in response to a records request, or if the public’s interest in non-disclosure of the record outweighs the public’s interest in disclosure of the record. A request may also be denied if the record does not exist; Dane County is not required to create a new record or compile data from existing records into a new format. Emergency Procedures Emergencies are unpredictable and can strike without warning. The general rule is to remain calm and call 911. An effective response to an emergency requires planning ahead and testing your emergency plans. Plus, the response to an emergency depends upon the type of crisis. Please take time to review the following important emergency information: General Information PDF What to do to prepare for an event What To Do During an Active Shooter Event What to do post-event
Sheriff Foreclosure Sales
Sheriff Foreclosure Sales View Current Sales View All Posting Locations View the Sheriff Sales FAQ Request A Sheriff Sales Date View Third Party Bidder Information **IMPORTANT NOTICE** Sheriff Sales will be conducted every Tuesday at 10:00 AM in Room 354 of the City-County Building 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Madison, WI. Foreclosure sales are for real property only. The Sheriff's Office does not know whether or not persons occupy the property. Further, we cannot give permission for any prospective bidders to enter and inspect any structure that may be located on the property to be sold. Properties sold at auction by the Sheriff's Office are generally advertised in The Wisconsin State Journal and Capital Times online newspaper. Notices appear for at least three weeks prior to the date of the sale. This is different from posting because the publication just has to appear for 3 weeks before the sale date but can start a maximum of 6 weeks before the date and run for 3 straight weeks, then the publication (even though it may stop 2 weeks before the sale date, as long as it runs for 3 weeks straight). In addition to newspaper advertising, a written notice describing the real estate to be sold is posted, at least three weeks prior to the date of the sale, in the town or municipality where the real estate is to be sold and also in public places of the town or municipality where the real estate is situated if it is not in the City of Madison. A copy of the notice may also be found on this website. All properties are sold "as is". The Dane County Sheriff's Office does not have any specific information regarding the condition of the property being sold. Persons interested in obtaining information about a property are encouraged to contact the plaintiff or their attorney of record. Sales of property are “open-type” auction sales with the plaintiff normally submitting an opening bid. Anyone else can bid on the property. The property goes to the highest bidder. If you have a serious interest in a property, you may desire to contact a title company or an attorney to perform a title search. Questions regarding the legalities of purchasing a foreclosed home should be directed to an attorney that specializes in foreclosures. Further, it is the buyer’s responsibility to have the occupants legally removed if the property is occupied. Requirements An original notice and one copy of the notice is needed for property located in the City of Madison and an additional copy is needed for property located within Dane County (original plus 2). If you would like a copy signed and returned, please include an extra copy along with a self-addressed stamped envelope. A posting fee of $75 should be included with your notices made payable to Dane County Sheriff. The additional $75 sale fee can be billed to you after the sale or sent in prior to the sale. If you send the sale fee along with the posting fee and the sale is canceled you will receive a refund, generally within 90 days of the sale. The successful bidder is responsible for any and all legal encumbrances on the property, including any unpaid real estate taxes and the real estate transfer fee. The successful third party bidder is required to have 10% of their bid in cash or in bank-certified funds made payable to the Dane County Clerk of Courts at the time of sale. The balance is due following the confirmation of the sale hearing. There are times a sale does not take place as advertised due to adjournment, settlement, or cancellations. All sales are subject to cancellation or adjournment at any time without notice.
Foreclosure Sales
Foreclosure Sales October 7, 2026 at 10:00am N3175 Nippy Lane, Arkansaw, WI 54721 October 21, 2026 at 10:30 am N3145 Nelson Rd. Stockholm, WI 54769
Domestic Abuse
The Dane County Sheriff's Office is committed to the safety and security of our community. Everyone has a right to feel safe in their homes and relationships. In an effort to assist victims experiencing domestic violence, the Sheriff's Office has put together a Safety Suggestions and Community Resources List. The suggestions may not suit everyone's personal situation but may be helpful to someone managing their safety within their home, planning to leave an abusive relationship, or someone that has already fled from violence. The suggestions are printable and can be shared with family, friends, or co-workers that may benefit from the ideas. Notice to Victims of Domestic Abuse When a person has been arrested for a crime involving domestic abuse, we have an obligation to notify you about the procedure for releasing the arrested person as well as the likelihood and probable time of the arrested person's release. The timeline for predicting when an arrested person will be released is influenced by a number of factors. While each domestic abuse arrest is unique, certain conditions must be met prior to release from jail: Formal booking into the Dane County Jail is necessary. Processing time may vary depending on how busy the jail is or on the unique considerations of the individual who has been arrested. (i.e. Does the arrested person require medical attention prior to processing?) Bail must be met before an arrested person can be released. In cases of battery and other misdemeanor charges, cash, VISA, and AMERICAN EXPRESS can be posted. MasterCard, DISCOVER, and checks are not accepted. In such cases, an arraignment will be set for a date as soon as possible (with a court time determined later). When a person bails out, the release could occur as soon as within an hour of arrest! For those individuals who cannot post bail or have been arrested for a felony, an arraignment will be held as soon as possible. However, in these situations, arraignment times can vary. Please call Central Booking or Court Services for specific times. Usually, the arrested person is released from jail after the arraignment. Prior to the arrested person being released on bail, they must sign an acknowledgment at the jail that they received notice of the "No Contact" requirements, and the increased penalties for additional acts of domestic abuse. Refusal to sign this acknowledgment will result in a release from jail being denied. It should be noted that the information provided here is advisory only. Individual facts and circumstances, coupled with the varying demands placed on the jail, make it extremely difficult to predict the exact time that an arrested person will be released. If you want to know whether an arrested person is still in jail, contact the Dane County Jail Central Booking at (608) 284-6100. An alternative way to find out an arrested person's custody status is to register and use the VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) system. Click here to access VINE. How to Obtain a Restraining Order The following information is provided by the Sheriff's Office and Domestic Abuse Intervention Services. A Domestic Abuse Temporary Restraining Order / Injunction is designed for the protection of domestic abuse victims. You can apply for an order by going to the Records Center, which is located in Room 1002 of the Dane County Courthouse, 215 S. Hamilton St., Madison during regular business hours. There is no fee for the petitioner. In most cases, a Restraining Order can be served by a Dane County Sheriff's Deputy on the same day that it is applied for. If the arrested person is still in jail, it can be served on them immediately. At the time the temporary order is issued, a hearing date is usually set within 7 days to make the order permanent. Any violation of either a Temporary Restraining Order or an Injunction is a criminal violation which will result in the defendant being immediately arrested. Domestic Abuse Intervention Services provides a free legal advocacy program to assist you in obtaining a Restraining Order/Injunction. For support, information, legal assistance, or shelter, call their Help and Crisis Line at (608) 251-4445 or 1 (800) 747-4045 (24 hours, Language Line and TDD). Weapons Surrender Upon issuance of an injunction or a conviction for domestic abuse, all firearms in possession of the respondent must be turned over to the Sheriff's Office. How to Surrender Firearms to the Sheriff's Office Call the non-emergency Dispatch Center number (608) 255-2345 Tell the Dispatcher you have been ordered by the Court to surrender your firearms to the Sheriff, and you would like to have a deputy pick them up Make sure your firearms are unloaded and uncased (you will keep any cases in your possession so you can bring them with you to pick up your firearms after the Injunction expires) Take your copy of the Property Receipt, given to you by the deputy collecting your firearms, to the Clerk of Courts for placement in the Court file DO NOT take your firearms to the Public Safety Building, the Courthouse, or any of the Sheriff's Office Precincts - You MUST have the firearms picked up by a deputy
Evictions & Executions
Evictions/ Executions Information The Dane County Sheriff's Office handles evictions and executions for all of Dane County. The information provided here is for general guidance only and is in no way intended to be legal advice. As such, it should not be used as a substitute for consultation with an attorney or other advisor as necessary. Deputies can not give legal advice. However, they are available to answer questions as needed. West County Deputy: (608) 284- 6819East County Deputy: (608) 284- 6818 Please click on the buttons below for information about Writs of Assistance, Writs of Restitution, Writs of Replevin and Executions Against Property. Writ of Assistance Writ of Replevin Writ of Restitution Execution Against Property
Ordinances - Dunn County, WI
Ordinances - Dunn County, WI Skip to main content facebook linkedin youtube instagram Ordinances Chapter 2 - Rules of the Board Chapter 3 - Human Resources Code Chapter 4 - Code of Ethics Chapter 5 - Creating County Manager Position Chapter 6 - General Administration Chapter 7 - Financial Management Chapter 9 - Smoking Ordinance Chapter 10 - Agricultural Performance Standards and Manure Storage and Management Chapter 11 - Private Water Systems Chapter 12 - Highway Department Ordinance Chapter 13 - Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Chapter 14 - Shoreland Protection Ordinance Chapter 15 - Floodplain Ordinance Chapter 16 - Land Division, Condominium and Surveying Regulations Chapter 18 - Vehicles and Traffic Chapter 20 - Non-Metallic Mining Ordinance Chapter 23 - Uniform Numbering System Chapter 25 - Civil Service System for Deputy Sheriffs Chapter 26 - Maintenance and Board of Prisoners Chapter 27 - Alcohol Beverage Control Chapter 29 - Animals Prohibited from the Dunn County Fair Chapter 30 - Comprehensive Planning Chapter 30 Appendix - Comprehensive Land Use Plan/Farmland Preservation Plan Amendment Chapter 31 - Shooting Range Ordinance
Jury Trial Proceeding: Jurors with panel numbers 3700-3743 must report.
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Dane County Clerk of Courts - Forms
Forms | Dane County Clerk of Courts See Alerts Flood Watch Flood Watch * WHAT...Flooding and flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall are possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin, including the following counties, in east central Wisconsin, Fond du Lac and Sheboygan. In south central Wisconsin, Columbia, Dane, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Lafayette, Marquette, Rock and Sauk. In southeast Wisconsin, Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha. * WHEN...From 1 AM CDT Saturday through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding and flash flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread and prolonged showers and storms will bring rain accumulations of 1-3 inches. Band of higher totals in the 3-6 inches range or more will be possible in areas where storms track repeatedly. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood … Read More Search Dane County Clerk of Courts I'd like to... Toggle Links Search Search Court Forms Select the frequently asked questions link below to see answers to general form questions. If you are searching for a specific form, select the appropriate category below. If the form you need is not listed, please contact the Dane County Law Library (266-6316) for more information and assistance. WE CANNOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE. Forms FAQ Dane County Forms You may use a Dane County form (some of which may be mandatory forms) listed under one of the following headings. Family Court Forms Small Claims Court Forms Temporary Restraining Order Forms Probate Court Forms Criminal / Traffic Forms Other Court Forms Statewide Court Forms in Spanish (Formularios En Español) Mandatory Forms Mandatory forms are created by the Wisconsin Court System and must be used in circuit court proceedings. For more information on mandatory forms, check out the Mandatory Circuit Court Forms page. If the form you need is a mandatory form, you must use that form.
Dane County Law Library
Law Library | Dane County Clerk of Courts Dane County Law Library The Dane County Law Library is located on the lower level of the Dane County Courthouse (Room: L1007) Location Public Service Hours Dane County Courthouse 215 South Hamilton Street Room L1007 Madison, WI 53703 Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Contact Information Reference Line: (608) 266-6316 Email: [email protected] Fax: (608) 266-5988 Services The library has reference materials that may be used in the library on many topics including tenant/landlord law, Madison and Dane County ordinances, jury instructions, Wisconsin State Statutes, United States Code, and many other resources on family law, civil litigation, and criminal law. The public use computers have access to Westlaw (legal database) and other court resources as well as internet access and word processing software. Library staff can: Help you find the forms and materials you need Provide and explain Dane County court form directions Show you how to use various print and online resources Direct you to other government offices/agencies and non-profit services Please note that staff cannot provide legal advice, interpret the law, or help you draft legal forms or documents. Forms and Copies Paper versions of court forms and instructions are available for a small fee. There is a copy machine available for public use in the library. Copies and forms are 25 cents a page. The library takes payments by cash or by Visa/MasterCard. There is a three-dollar card minimum for the use of credit/debit cards. Staff can also direct you to the location of many forms and resources online. Most court forms and Dane County specific instructions are located on the Dane County Clerk of Courts Court Forms webpage. Direct link to Family Forms Direct link to Small Claims Forms Direct link to Restraining Order Forms Additional circuit court forms are located on the Wisconsin Court System website. Legal Assistance Programs at the Dane County Courthouse In person legal assistance programs are available weekly for help with small claims (including evictions), family law, and domestic abuse intervention services. These programs are located in room L1022, which is located around the corner from the library. The schedule also includes information for clinics provided by the University of Wisconsin Law School. Please view the schedule below for more information. Legal Assistance Program Schedule Other Legal Assistance Organizations/Services in Dane County Directory of Low Cost Legal Assistance Dane County Dane County Legal Assistance Organizations Helpful Resources Basic Guide to Wisconsin Small Claims Actions Circuit Court eFiling (electronic filing) Dane County Family Court Resource Guide Law Library University of Wisconsin Law School Personal Representative’s Guide to Informal Estate Administration in Wisconsin Wisconsin State Law Library
Language Assistance
Language Assistance | Dane County Clerk of Courts Dane County Clerk of Circuit Court is committed to providing interpreting services to individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP). Under current law, interpreter services in all court proceedings are governed under WI Stats. §885.38 and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Additional Resources: Language Access Plan Language Identification Sheet Interpreter Information Los Servicios de Interpretacion Form Number Name of Form Form Downloads GF-149 Interpreter Request Form Form English (pdf) Form English (doc) Summary English (pdf) Formulario Español (doc)
Public Record Requests
Public Record Requests | Dane County, Wisconsin Dane County records are presumed to be open for inspection and copying. Each elected official and each County Department is responsible for providing the public with access to its records. Records Custodians generally make public records available for in-person inspection and copying during normal business hours; however, specific hours are posted with each department. Wis. Stat. §19.35(1)(h) requires that requests for records to reasonably describe the subject matter and timeframe of requested records. Please ensure to include both with enough specificity to allow us to locate the appropriate records. To submit an online, general records request, please click the link below to complete the record request form. Link to Dane County Records Control Officer Request Form | Dane County, Wisconsin Request Form For any requests to Public Health Madison & Dane County, please click the link below to find information about how to request those records. Link to HIPAA & Open Records | Public Health Madison & Dane County PHMDC Requests For any requests to Dane County Sheriff’s Office, please click the link below to find information about how to request those records. Link to Records | Dane County Sheriff's Office DCSO Requests For any requests to the WI court system, please click the link to email your request for those records. Email link to Dane Court Records WI Courts Requests For any questions or concerns, please contact: Dane County Records Control Officer Department of Administration 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Room 425 Madison, WI 53703 (608) 445-3056 [email protected]
Jury trials scheduled. Please check back for updated information.
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Recovery Court
Recovery Court
No jury trial scheduled. No reporting required.
No jury trial scheduled. No reporting required.
Board of Adjustment Meeting
Board of Adjustment Monday, September 21, 2026 at 10:30 AM to Monday, September 21, 2026 at 12:30 PM September 21 - BOA Agenda Draft Minutes 07.20.2026 September 3, 2026 BOA Public Hearing Notice 2026_HaasSonsInc_Zoning Appeal Haas Sons Inc, Appeal Staff Report posted 09/15/2026 VAR_2026-003 Staff_reportv2 09.18.26.pdf VAR 2026-003 Christensen Variance Request rev09.14.26.pdf VAR 2026-003 Christensen Variance DNR_Comments.pdf Haas Appeal, Written Public Comments.pdf