Green County

• Green County Courthouse, located at 1016 16th Avenue in Monroe, houses key offices including the County Clerk (Room 5), Register of Deeds (Room 7), and County Treasurer.

The Green County Circuit Court serves Green County, Wisconsin and handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. The courthouse is located in the county seat of this county. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Wisconsin online court portal.

Green County Wisconsin court jurisdiction is located in Monroe, Wisconsin. The address is: Green County Courthouse, 2841 6th Street, Monroe, WI 53566. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including small claims, traffic violations, and family law matters.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Under Wisconsin Statutes § 19.32-19.39, the state's public records law, citizens have the right to request arrest records, incident reports, and booking logs from these agencies.
• Requests should be submitted in writing to the specific law enforcement agency that created the record, though some records may be withheld if they pertain to ongoing investigations.
• Mugshots and booking photos are generally considered public records in Wisconsin and are often available through the Sheriff's Office jail roster or by formal public records request.
• Processing fees may apply for copies, typically charged at the actual cost of duplication.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

Court records for this county include civil cases, criminal cases, traffic violations, and family law matters handled by the local Circuit, District, or Superior Court.

• Certified copies of court documents cost $5.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page, payable by cash, check, or money order.

• Recording fees vary by document type but generally cost $30.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page.
• The GIS system provides parcel boundaries, ownership information, assessed values, tax amounts, and property characteristics.
• Certified copies of recorded documents are available for $5.00 for the first page plus $2.00 per additional page.
• The Register of Deeds also maintains vital records recorded prior to October 1, 1907, including birth, death, and marriage records.
• All recording and access procedures follow Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 59.43 governing registers of deeds.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Processing time is typically 2-3 weeks for mail requests and 3-5 business days for expedited online orders.
• Death certificates are more accessible but still require requestors to demonstrate a direct and tangible interest.
• The marriage license fee is $110.00, reduced to $60.00 if both applicants complete a premarital preparation program.
• Divorce records (certified copies of divorce decrees) are obtained from the Clerk of Circuit Court for $5.00 for the first page plus $2.00 for additional pages.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• The Zoning Office, located at 2841 6th Street, Monroe, provides information on land use permits, conditional use permits, and zoning compliance.
• Annual reports for corporations and LLCs must be filed with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions with fees typically $25 annually.