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Columbia County Circuit Court
PO Box 587
Portage, WI 53901
Portage, WI 53901
Phone: 608-742-2191
Fax: 608-742-9601
Fax: 608-742-9601
Online Court Resources
Resources for the Columbia County Circuit Court as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Columbia County, Wisconsin, and resources applicable to all courts in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Circuit Court Cases
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Dockets, calendars, and other information about court cases
Wisconsin Circuit Court Calendars
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Published opinions and orders
Attorney General Legal Opinions
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Forms and related information
Wisconsin Statewide Circuit Court Forms
View and download Wisconsin Circuit Court forms, including civil, criminal, family, guardianship, juvenile, mental commitments, probate, and small claims. Or, search for forms by name, number, keyword or category.
Online fine payments
Pay Wisconsin Circuit Court Fines
Search for and pay outstanding Wisconsin Circuit Court fines online. A fee applies.
Self help, legal research, general information
Foreclosure Prevention Resources
View resources for preventing foreclosure in Wisconsin, including local housing counseling agencies and links to legal aid providers.
Wisconsin Circuit Court Rules
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Wisconsin Housing and Foreclosure Mediation
View information about the Wisconsin Foreclosure Mediation Network, which can help homeowners avoid foreclosure, and assist in landlord-tenant and eviction disputes. Links to forms, application procedures by location, program rules, and additional resources are also provided.
Criminal Record Expungement Information
View information on expungement of an adult or juvenile criminal record, and download required forms. Additional resources, FAQs, and governing statutes are also provided.
Child Support Services
The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families provides information about child support establishment and enforcement, modification, and payments. Links to additional resources and forms are provided.
Find Legal Information by Topic
The Wisconsin State Law Library offers information about a variety of legal topics, including civil, criminal, family, and probate matters. An online Learning Center, research assistance, and contact information are also available.
Legal Information and Legal Resources
Search by keyword in the virtual library provided by Legal Action of Wisconsin, or browse by topic, including consumer, elder and family law, housing, individual rights, education, employment, health, immigration, public benefits, and more.
Problem-Solving Court Information
Wisconsin problem-solving courts provide treatment programs in lieu of jail for some offenders. Examples include veterans court, mental health court, and adult and juvenile drug courts.
Self-Help Resources
The State Bar of Wisconsin offers several online self-help services, including answers to frequently asked legal questions, information about legal education and resources, and assistance with finding a lawyer.
Self-Representation in Court
Find procedural information, forms and legal resources for individuals representing themselves in court.
Traffic and Motor Vehicle Information
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation offers safety, consumer protection, and regulations for motorists, pedestrians, and operators of commercial vehicles.
Wisconsin Adoption Records Search Guide
View information and forms for searching adoption records in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Small Claims Guide
Find self-help information for individuals representing themselves in small claims court, including Wisconsin monetary limits, research and trial preparation, and legal forms. View and download the Wisconsin Guide to Small Claims and and other guides for specific small claims actions.
Wisconsin State Statutes
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Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral
Find Attorney Discipline Records
View lists of publicly disciplined lawyers and pending disciplinary complaints, from the Wisconsin Office of Lawyer Regulation.
Find Wisconsin Legal Assistance
View resources to find legal representation. Search legal service programs, which offer assistance based upon income, case type or location, or search the Wisconsin State Bar's Lawyer Referral and Information Service for an attorney, organization or agency. Link to information about lawyer selection, hiring, and fee arrangements.
Free Legal Assistance
Legal Action of Wisconsin provides free civil legal assistance to income-eligible residents. Types of cases handled, additional services, eligibility guidelines, contact information, FAQs, and links to additional resources are included.
Lawyer Referral and Information Services
The State Bar of Wisconsin offers a legal information hotline, lawyer referral service, and reduced-cost services for income eligible individuals. Additional legal assistance programs are available for active military, veterans, and first responders.
Wisconsin Attorney Complaint Information
View information about how to make a complaint against an attorney by filing a formal grievance. Grievances may be filed by telephone, mail, or electronic mail. The grievance form and filing instructions, FAQs, and a "Grievances Involving Wisconsin Lawyers" pamphlet are available by link.
Wisconsin State Bar Association - Lawyer Directory
Search the Wisconsin State Bar Association directory of member attorneys. Search by name, member ID, location, law school attended, or other languages-spoken criteria.
Wisconsin State Law Library
The Wisconsin State Law Library offers an online "Ask a Librarian" service, which provides reference and referral information and answers questions about legal research.
Wisconsin State Public Defender
Find information about the Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office, a state agency that provides legal representation to indigent clients.
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