Trevor, Wisconsin Public Records

Trevor, Kenosha County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments such as the Kenosha Police Department, Pleasant Prairie Police Department, and Twin Lakes Police Department. Each agency has jurisdiction over its respective area, with the Sheriff's Office covering unincorporated regions and the city departments handling urban areas. These agencies coordinate on major crimes and emergencies, sharing resources and information to enhance public safety. The Kenosha Police Department, located in the city of Kenosha, is one of the largest municipal departments in the county and works closely with the Sheriff's Office on joint operations.

The Kenosha County Detention Center is the primary facility for housing inmates in Kenosha County. The booking process involves fingerprinting, photographing, and recording personal information of the arrested individuals. Inmate lookup services are available online, allowing the public to search for current detainees. Visitation rules are specific to the facility, with scheduled times and guidelines that must be adhered to by visitors. The bond and bail process in Wisconsin allows for the release of inmates under certain conditions, and information on posting bail can be obtained through the detention center's administration. Recently arrested individuals can be located through the jail's online inmate search tool.

Trevor residents are served by the Kenosha County Circuit Court system, as Trevor has no municipal court of its own. The Kenosha County Courthouse is located at 912 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, phone (262) 653-2664. The Circuit Court handles all criminal matters including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic citations, as well as civil cases, family law matters (divorce, child custody, paternity), probate and estate proceedings, small claims actions (up to $10,000), juvenile matters, and mental health commitments. Kenosha County has multiple circuit court branches, each presided over by an elected judge serving six-year terms. For small claims cases, the filing fee is $94.50 for claims up to $5,000 and $124.50 for claims between $5,000 and $10,000. Civil case filing fees are $169.50, while family law actions typically cost $184.50 to file.

Court records for Trevor and all of Kenosha County are accessible through the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) system at https://wcca.wicourts.gov, a free online portal providing statewide access to circuit court case information. Users can search by name, case number, or attorney to find case details, parties involved, charges or claims filed, hearing dates, dispositions, and judgments. The WCCA system includes criminal, civil, family, probate, small claims, traffic, and forfeiture cases, though certain sensitive records such as juvenile matters and some family court documents may be restricted. For certified copies of court documents, requesters must contact the Clerk of Circuit Court's office in person or by mail. The fee for certified copies is $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. Some documents may require a formal written request and may take several business days to process. The Kenosha County Clerk of Circuit Court office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The criminal records system in Kenosha County includes records of felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and the sex offender registry. The Kenosha County Clerk of Courts maintains court records related to criminal cases, while the Sheriff's Office handles arrest and booking records. Residents can conduct background checks through the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Crime Information Bureau, which provides statewide criminal history information. The Wisconsin Bureau of Investigation also offers resources for background checks, ensuring that Kenosha residents have access to comprehensive criminal records. These records are crucial for legal proceedings, employment screenings, and public safety initiatives.

Arrest records in Kenosha County are maintained by the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office. These records provide detailed information about the arrest, including the date, charges, and arresting agency. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records through the Sheriff's Office, typically by submitting a formal request in accordance with Wisconsin's public records law, known as the Wisconsin Open Records Law. Arrest records in Kenosha County include personal information about the individual, details of the alleged offense, and the status of the case. The Sheriff's Office ensures that these records are accessible to the public while complying with privacy regulations.

Property and land records for Trevor are maintained by Kenosha County offices located in downtown Kenosha. The Kenosha County Assessor's Office, located in the Kenosha County Center at 1010 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, phone (262) 653-2598, maintains property assessment records for all parcels in Trevor and throughout the county. The Assessor's website at https://www.kenoshacounty.org/1370/Assessor provides online access to property information including parcel numbers, owner names, property addresses, assessed values (land and improvements), property classifications, square footage, lot size, year built, and assessment history. The online database is searchable by owner name, address, or parcel number and is available free of charge to the public. Property tax bills and payment history can be viewed through the County Treasurer's office portal.

The Kenosha County Register of Deeds, also located at 1010 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, phone (262) 653-2444, website https://www.kenoshacounty.org/1448/Register-of-Deeds, is responsible for recording and maintaining all land-related documents including warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, satisfaction of mortgages, tax liens, mechanics liens, easements, plats, and other real estate instruments. Wisconsin law requires these documents to be recorded to provide public notice of ownership and encumbrances. The Register of Deeds office provides free online access to recorded documents through the Kenosha County Land Records Portal at https://landrecords.kenoshacounty.org/. Users can search by grantor/grantee name, document type, date range, or parcel number. Most documents from recent decades are available as digitized images that can be viewed and printed at no charge. For certified copies of recorded documents, the fee is $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.

Kenosha County also maintains a Geographic Information System (GIS) parcel viewer at https://maps.kenoshacounty.org/ which provides interactive mapping of all county parcels. This free tool allows users to search properties by address or parcel number and view aerial imagery, property boundaries, zoning districts, floodplain designations, school districts, and other geographic data layers. The GIS system integrates with assessment data to provide comprehensive property information in a visual format.

Trevor's economy remains primarily agricultural and residential, characterized by family farms, equestrian facilities, and rural home sites that appeal to residents seeking a country lifestyle within commuting distance of larger employment centers. The community's proximity to both the Kenosha metro area (approximately 15 miles northeast) and the Illinois border (about 3 miles south) provides residents access to diverse employment opportunities while maintaining Trevor's rural character. Significant employers in the immediate Trevor area include Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District, which serves local families and employs teachers and support staff, and various agricultural operations including crop farming (primarily corn and soybeans), dairy farms, and horse boarding facilities that reflect the area's equestrian culture.

Many Trevor residents commute to employment centers in Kenosha, where major employers include Amazon's fulfillment center employing over 2,000 workers, Uline shipping supply company headquarters, Snap-on Tools corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities, and Froedtert South-Kenosha Medical Center Campus. Others commute to northern Illinois communities such as Gurnee, Waukegan, and Libertyville, or north to Racine and Milwaukee. The median household income for the Town of Salem, which encompasses Trevor, is approximately $75,000-$80,000, higher than Wisconsin's state median, reflecting the area's appeal to middle-income families seeking affordable rural properties.

Richard Bong State Recreation Area, located immediately adjacent to Trevor, contributes to the local economy through visitor spending and seasonal employment. The 4,515-acre recreation area, named for Poplar, Wisconsin native and World War II Medal of Honor recipient Major Richard Bong, attracts hikers, campers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and nature enthusiasts year-round. The presence of this state park enhances property values and quality of life for Trevor residents. Recent development patterns show modest residential growth as families seek larger lots and newer construction outside Kenosha's urban areas, though Trevor retains agricultural zoning protections that limit density. The community benefits economically from Kenosha County's broader manufacturing and logistics sector while maintaining its distinct rural identity.

Trevor, Wisconsin is an unincorporated community and does not maintain its own police department. Law enforcement services for Trevor are provided by the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department, headquartered at 1000 55th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140. The Sheriff's Department can be reached at (262) 605-5100, and their website is https://www.kenoshacounty.org/2307/Sheriffs-Department. The Sheriff's Department handles all law enforcement activities in Trevor including patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and emergency response. To request police reports or incident records from the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department, residents can submit a public records request in person at the main office, by mail, or by calling the Records Division at (262) 605-5113. Wisconsin's public records law is governed by Wisconsin Statutes §19.31-19.39, which establishes the right of any person to inspect and copy public records with certain statutory exemptions. The Sheriff's Department typically requires completion of a records request form specifying the date, location, and nature of the incident, and may charge fees for copying costs.

For arrest records and jail bookings in Kenosha County, the Kenosha County Detention Center maintains an online inmate roster accessible at https://inmatesearch.kenoshacounty.org/. This searchable database provides current information on individuals in custody including booking photographs (mugshots), charges filed, bond amounts, booking dates and times, and expected release dates. The detention center is located at 1025 55th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, phone (262) 605-5160. The online roster is updated regularly and allows searches by inmate name or booking number. For historical arrest records or more detailed criminal history information, residents can contact the Sheriff's Records Division or search Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) for criminal case filings. Under Wisconsin Statutes §19.35(1), any requester has the right to inspect public records during normal business hours and to receive copies upon payment of reproduction costs, which cannot exceed the actual, necessary, and direct cost of reproduction unless otherwise specified by statute.

Vital records for Trevor residents are processed through Kenosha County offices in coordination with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Birth and death certificates are issued by the Wisconsin Vital Records Office, located at 1 West Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703, phone 608-266-1371. While original certificates are filed with the state, certified copies can be requested online at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords/index.htm or through VitalChek at https://www.vitalchek.com for expedited service. The fee for a certified birth or death certificate is $20.00, with additional copies of the same record ordered simultaneously costing $3.00 each. Online orders through VitalChek incur additional processing fees. Standard processing time is approximately 3-4 weeks, while expedited service is available for higher fees. Wisconsin law restricts access to birth certificates for 100 years; only the registrant (if of legal age), parents listed on the certificate, legal guardians, or legal representatives may obtain certified copies with proper identification. Death certificates are similarly restricted for 50 years.

Marriage licenses for Trevor residents are issued by the Kenosha County Register of Deeds, located at 1010 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, phone (262) 653-2444. Wisconsin law requires both parties to apply in person at the Register of Deeds office and present valid photo identification. The marriage license fee is $110.00, which is reduced to $60.00 if both parties have completed premarital counseling and present a certificate. There is no waiting period, and the license is valid for 30 days from issuance. Wisconsin eliminated blood test requirements decades ago. Marriage records are public records and can be searched through the Register of Deeds office; historical marriage records dating back to the county's formation in 1850 are available. Divorce records are court documents maintained by the Kenosha County Clerk of Circuit Court at 912 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, and can be searched through the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access system online. The court charges $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page for certified copies of divorce decrees. Some family court records may have access restrictions to protect privacy.

Trevor is an unincorporated community and does not issue its own business licenses or permits. Businesses operating in Trevor are subject to Kenosha County and Wisconsin state requirements. For certain business activities, Kenosha County may require permits or licenses; information is available from the Kenosha County Planning and Development Department at 19600 75th Street, Suite 185-3, Bristol, WI 53104, phone (262) 857-1895. Specific regulated activities such as food service, alcohol sales, and certain professional services require state-level licensing. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection regulates food establishments and can be reached at (608) 224-4923.

Businesses operating under a name other than the owner's legal name must file a Kenosha County Fictitious Business Name (also called a Trade Name or DBA - "Doing Business As") with the Kenosha County Register of Deeds at 1010 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, phone (262) 653-2444. The filing fee for registering a trade name is $30.00, and registrations must be renewed every five years. The Register of Deeds maintains an index of trade name registrations that is available for public searching.

For formal business entity formation such as corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, and other statutory business structures, filings are made with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. The state maintains a free online business entity search at https://www.wdfi.org/apps/CorpSearch/ where anyone can search for registered Wisconsin businesses, view entity status (active, dissolved, administratively dissolved), registered agent information, business addresses, officers and directors (for corporations), managers and members (for LLCs), formation dates, and filed annual reports. New business entity formation can be completed online through the same portal, with filing fees ranging from $100 for LLCs to $100 for stock corporations.

Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) financing statements, which are liens filed against business assets to secure loans and credit, are also filed with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. UCC searches can be conducted online at https://www.wdfi.org/fi/ucc/ for $10.00 per debtor name searched. Business owners in Trevor can access property tax information for commercial properties through the Kenosha County Assessor's website at https://www.kenoshacounty.org/1370/Assessor, which provides assessed values, property classifications, and tax history for all commercial and industrial parcels in the county.

Trevor voters are served by the Kenosha County Clerk's Office, which administers all elections for the unincorporated community. The Kenosha County Clerk is located at 1010 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, phone (262) 653-2344, website https://www.kenoshacounty.org/1426/County-Clerk. This office handles voter registration, absentee voting, polling place assignments, and election result tabulation for all federal, state, county, and Town of Salem elections affecting Trevor residents.

Wisconsin residents can register to vote online at https://myvote.wi.gov, the official Wisconsin Elections Commission portal. Online registration requires a current Wisconsin driver license or state ID card. The voter registration deadline in Wisconsin is 20 days before any election for online and mail registration, though Wisconsin also offers same-day registration at polling places on Election Day with proper proof of residence (such as a utility bill, bank statement, or lease agreement). Voters must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of Wisconsin for at least 28 consecutive days. Wisconsin requires photo ID to vote; acceptable forms include Wisconsin driver licenses, state ID cards, military IDs, passports, and certain other government-issued identification.

Trevor has no municipal government and therefore does not conduct city or village elections. Residents vote in Town of Salem elections for Town Board supervisors, Town Clerk, and Town Treasurer. These town elections are typically held on the spring election date (the first Tuesday in April) in odd-numbered years. The next Town of Salem elections will be held in April 2025 and April 2027. Town Board supervisors serve two-year terms, while the Town Clerk and Treasurer serve two-year terms as well.

Trevor residents can find their assigned polling place by visiting https://myvote.wi.gov and entering their address. The MyVote Wisconsin website also shows sample ballots, lists what will appear on upcoming elections, provides absentee ballot request functions, and tracks absentee ballot status. Most Trevor residents vote at the Trevor-Wilmot Grade School, located at 26835 Highway 50, Trevor, WI 53179, though polling locations can change and should be verified before each election.

Under Wisconsin public records law, voter registration lists are publicly available through the Wisconsin Elections Commission and can be requested by campaigns, organizations, and individuals. Campaign finance reports for candidates and committees are searchable online at https://cfis.wi.gov, the Campaign Finance Information System maintained by the Wisconsin Ethics Commission. Candidate registration papers, nomination petitions, and other election filings are available through the County Clerk's office for local races and through the Wisconsin Elections Commission for state races. Precinct-level election results are published by the County Clerk following each election and are available on the county website.

In the November 2024 presidential election, Kenosha County recorded approximately 67% voter turnout with over 102,000 votes cast out of approximately 152,000 registered voters. Trevor and the Town of Salem showed similar turnout patterns, with strong participation in this competitive swing-state election.

Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, Trevor voters will decide several significant races. Wisconsin will not have a U.S. Senate race in 2026 (Senator Tammy Baldwin was re-elected in 2024 and Senator Ron Johnson's seat is not up until 2028), but the state will elect a Governor as Governor Tony Evers' current term expires in January 2027. All 99 Wisconsin State Assembly seats will be on the ballot, including the district representing Trevor (currently Assembly District 61 or 62 depending on redistricting). Half of the 33 Wisconsin State Senate seats will also be contested in 2026. At the county level, Kenosha County will elect County Board supervisors in districts across the county on a staggered basis, and various county constitutional offices including County Clerk, Treasurer, and Register of Deeds may appear depending on term expiration. The Town of Salem will hold its elections in April 2027, not November 2026. Additionally, Wisconsin's spring 2026 primary (February) and general election (April) will include Wisconsin Supreme Court races if seats are contested, along with possible local referenda on school funding, zoning, or other municipal matters that may affect Trevor residents through the Town of Salem.

Wisconsin offers absentee voting both in-person and by mail. To request an absentee ballot by mail, voters can submit a request through the MyVote Wisconsin website at https://myvote.wi.gov, by mailing a written request to the Kenosha County Clerk, or by applying in person. Absentee ballot requests must be received no later than 5:00 PM on the fifth day before the election (the Thursday before a Tuesday election). In-person absentee voting is available at the County Clerk's office beginning 14 days before each election and ending the Sunday before Election Day. Wisconsin requires photo ID for absentee voting. Completed absentee ballots must be returned to the municipal clerk by 8:00 PM on Election Day to be counted.