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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]
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.
Recovery Court
Recovery Court
Jury trials scheduled. Please check back for updated information.
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No jury trial scheduled. No reporting required.
No jury trial scheduled. No reporting required.