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State
Wisconsin
County seat
Chilton
Population
52,542
Area
397 sq mi
Founded
1850
Cities and towns
8

Calumet County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Calumet County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Calumet County.

Police Departments. In addition to Calumet County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments serve Calumet County, including the Chilton Police Department, New Holstein Police Department, and Brillion Police Department.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Calumet County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 206 Court Street in Chilton, Wisconsin 53014, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas and provides countywide services including jail operations, civil process, and emergency response. Calumet County Jail, operated by the Sheriff's Office at the same Chilton address, houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced misdemeanor offenders. Arrest records and incident reports are considered public records under Wisconsin Statutes § 19.31-19.39, the Wisconsin Public Records Law, which grants citizens the right to inspect and copy governmental records.

Arrest Records. They are maintained by the arresting agency, primarily the County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Calumet County, Wisconsin?

Mugshots or booking photos in Calumet County, Wisconsin, can be obtained from the Calumet County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records through their office located at 206 Court Street, Chilton, WI 53014. For online access, you can check if they have an online portal or contact them directly at (920) 849-2335.

How do I get a criminal background check in Calumet County, Wisconsin?

To obtain a criminal background check in Calumet County, Wisconsin, you should contact the Wisconsin Department of Justice Crime Information Bureau. Locally, you can also inquire at the Calumet County Sheriff's Office for any additional procedures or assistance they might offer. The Wisconsin Online Record Check System (WORCS) is a useful tool for conducting these checks online.

How can I look up sex offenders in Calumet County, Wisconsin?

You can look up sex offenders in Calumet County, Wisconsin, by accessing the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry. This registry is managed by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and provides a searchable online database. You can visit their website to search for offenders by name, address, or proximity to a specific location.

How do I register to vote in Calumet County, Wisconsin?

Voter registration in Calumet County is handled through the Calumet County Clerk's Office and municipal clerks, with online registration available at MyVote.wi.gov up to 20 days before an election. Wisconsin also offers same-day voter registration at your polling place on Election Day with valid proof of residence such as a Wisconsin driver's license or current utility bill. You can check your registration status, find your polling place, and request absentee ballots through the MyVote Wisconsin portal or by contacting the County Clerk at (920) 849-1414.

How do I look up property records in Calumet County, Wisconsin?

Property records in Calumet County are maintained by the Register of Deeds at 206 Court Street, Chilton, phone (920) 849-1414, with online access available through the county website at calumetcounty.org. The online system allows you to search land records including deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps by name, document type, or legal description. The county also provides a GIS parcel viewer for property boundaries and assessment information, while property tax records are available through the County Treasurer's Office, with basic searching typically offered at no cost.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Calumet County, Wisconsin?

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Calumet County from October 1907 forward are available from the Calumet County Register of Deeds at 206 Court Street, Chilton, (920) 849-1443, with fees of $20 for the first certified copy. Requests can be made in person or by mail with proper identification and proof of relationship to the person named on the record. Alternatively, vital records can be ordered from the Wisconsin Department of State Vital Records Office in Madison, with online ordering available through VitalChek at dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords, with processing times of several days to two weeks depending on the method used.

How do I find business license records in Calumet County, Wisconsin?

Business records in Calumet County can be found through multiple sources depending on the business type. Trade name (DBA) and fictitious name registrations are filed with the Calumet County Clerk at (920) 849-1414 and available for public inspection. For corporations, LLCs, and other formal business entities, use the free Wisconsin Business Entity Search at corporatew.dfi.wi.gov maintained by the Department of Financial Institutions. Local business licenses and permits may be issued by individual municipalities, while building permits and zoning information are available through the County Planning and Zoning Department at (920) 849-1429.

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