Taylor County

• Taylor County Courthouse, located at 224 South Second Street in Medford, houses key county offices including the County Clerk, Register of Deeds, and Treasurer.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Under Wisconsin's public records law, specifically Wisconsin Statutes § 19.31-19.39, arrest records and booking information are generally considered public records accessible to citizens upon request.
• Mugshots and booking photographs are typically available through the jail roster system or by specific public records request.
• The requesting party may be charged reasonable fees for copying and staff time as permitted under Wisconsin law.
• Processing times vary but most requests are fulfilled within 10 business days unless the records require extensive redaction or legal review.
• Wisconsin law requires agencies to respond to public records requests as soon as practicable and without delay.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process in Wisconsin allows for the release of detainees under certain conditions, and information on posting bail can be obtained from the jail administration.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• The Clerk of Circuit Court maintains the official court file and provides certified copies of court documents for a statutory fee, typically $2.00 per page for copying plus $6.00 for certification.

• Recording fees vary by document type as established by Wisconsin statute, with standard deeds typically costing $30.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained from the Register of Deeds for $2.00 per page plus $6.00 for certification.
• Document requests can be made in person, by mail, or by phone with payment by cash, check, or credit card.
• Wisconsin Statutes § 59.43 governs the duties and fee schedules for the Register of Deeds office.

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

• Birth certificates cost $20.00 for the first copy and $3.00 for each additional copy of the same record ordered simultaneously.
• Death certificates cost $20.00 for the first copy and $3.00 for each additional copy.
• Processing time for vital records requests is typically 5-10 business days when submitted in person or by mail with proper identification and payment.
• Marriage licenses cost $110.00 and require both parties to appear in person with valid photo identification.
• Marriage certificates cost $20.00 for certified copies.

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

• This free online system allows searches by business name, registered agent, or filing number, displaying the entity's status, formation date, registered office address, and filing history.
• Taylor County Economic Development Corporation provides business development assistance and maintains information on local business resources, available through Taylor County website.