Kenosha Criminal Court Records
Kenosha County, Wisconsin Warrant Search
Section 968.04 of the Wisconsin Statutes states that the issuance of a warrant is dependent on the establishment of probable cause supported by an affidavit. Per 968.04(3), a Kenosha County warrant must
- Be in writing
- State the name of the person to be arrested, if known
- Include the date of issuance and the name and official title of the issuing judge
- State the crime, the section charged, and the number of the section alleged to have been violated
- Command that the individual against whom the complaint was made be arrested and brought before the judge
The Wisconsin Public Records Law (Wis. Stat. § 19.31-19.39) presumes the openness of Kenosha County warrants. Additionally, Wis. Stat. § 59.20(3) grants access to court records, including warrants. Consequently, Kenosha County warrants are generally accessible to the public
| Agency / Resource | Purpose | Search Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office | Primary agency responsible for serving warrants and maintaining warrant records in Kenosha County | In person | Warrant inquiries may be made directly to the local Sheriff's Office. |
| Kenosha County Circuit Court | Issues warrants served in Kenosha County and maintains records of active and executed warrants | Online, in person | Members of the public may find details of active warrants in dockets available through the Wisconsin Court System Case Search. Executed warrants may be included in the corresponding case file. |