Kewaunee County

Kewaunee County is located in northeastern Wisconsin along the western shore of Lake Michigan, approximately 30 miles east of Green Bay. Established in 1852 and organized in 1859, Kewaunee County covers 343 square miles of land area and 211 square miles of water. Kewaunee County seat is located in the city of Kewaunee, which sits at the mouth of Kewaunee County River where it meets Lake Michigan. As of the 2020 Census, Kewaunee County has a population of approximately 20,563 residents, making it one of Wisconsin's smaller counties by population. Kewaunee County is primarily agricultural, known for its dairy farms, rolling countryside, and Lake Michigan shoreline. Major communities include Algoma, a fishing and tourism hub known as the 'Trout and Salmon Capital of Wisconsin,' and Luxemburg, which celebrates Kewaunee County's strong Luxembourg heritage. Kewaunee County Courthouse, located at 613 Dodge Street in Kewaunee area, WI 54216, houses several county offices. Kewaunee County Register of Deeds office maintains property records and is located in the courthouse. Kewaunee County Clerk's office, also at 613 Dodge Street, handles vital records, elections, and various licensing functions. Kewaunee County Assessor's office oversees property assessments throughout Kewaunee County. Notable landmarks include the Kewaunee area Pierhead Lighthouse, Bruemmer Park Zoo in Kewaunee County, and the historic Luxemburg area with its distinctive cultural heritage. Kewaunee County's economy has traditionally been based on agriculture, commercial fishing, tourism, and manufacturing, with the Point Beach Nuclear Plant being a significant employer in the Two Rivers area near Kewaunee County's southern border.

• Kewaunee County Register of Deeds office maintains property records and is located in the courthouse.

The Kewaunee County Circuit Court serves Kewaunee County and is located at 810 Lincoln Street. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for this area. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Wisconsin online court portal.

Kewaunee County Wisconsin court jurisdiction is the Kewaunee County Circuit Court. The court is located at 810 Lincoln Street, Kewaunee, WI 54216. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, small claims, and family law matters.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Wisconsin's open records law requires agencies to respond to requests as soon as practicable and without delay.
• Requesters should specify the individual's name and approximate date of arrest when seeking booking photos.
• Fees for copies may apply based on the actual, necessary, and direct cost of reproduction and transcription.
• Most arrest and booking information is not available through online databases and requires direct contact with the Sheriff's Office.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process in Wisconsin allows for the release of individuals pending trial, with payments typically handled through the jail's administrative office.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• The Wisconsin Circuit Court Access website (wcca.wicourts.gov) provides free online access to circuit court case records for Kewaunee County, allowing users to search by name, case number, or other criteria.
• Standard fees apply: typically $1.25 per page for copies and $5.00 for certification.

• Wisconsin law requires most documents affecting real property to be recorded with the Register of Deeds to provide public notice and establish chain of title.
• Kewaunee County provides online access to recorded land records through a subscription-based system, with some offices offering limited free searches on their website at co.Kewaunee.wi.us.

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

• Expedited service is available for an additional fee.
• Kewaunee County Register of Deeds office at 613 Dodge Street, Kewaunee, WI 54216, phone, maintains older vital records and may have records from earlier periods.
• Couples must apply in person, provide valid photo identification and Social Security numbers, and pay the applicable fee (typically around $110).
• Online ordering of certified vital records is available through the state's VitalChek service at www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords, though additional vendor fees apply for this convenience.

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

• This database is the primary resource for verifying whether a business is properly registered in Wisconsin.
• Building permits, zoning approvals, and land use permits in unincorporated areas of Kewaunee County are processed through Kewaunee County Zoning Department, located at 810 Lincoln Street, Kewaunee, WI 54216