ST. CROIX COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS

What are St. Croix County Public Records?

As per the Wisconsin Public Records Law, a public record is any information created and kept by any department, commission, bureau, agency, board, or council within the county. St. Croix County public records can be in the form of journals, maps, charts, papers, printed documents, designs, letters, pictures, films, tapes, microfilms, magnetic cards, discs, or any other approved means of recording and preserving information. Also, public records may be in typed, printed, or handwritten form. The Wisconsin Public Record Law explicitly excludes some records from public view. Such. Such records include:

• Any record specifically exempted from disclosure by a state or federal law
• Contractors records
• Aspirants identity for a public position
• Documents containing the identity of a witness
• Trade secrets
• Labor force personal details
• Law enforcement officers investigation report
• Sensitive financial information such as checking account numbers, credit and debit card numbers, account numbers.
• Records of the specifications for a state-owned building
• Computer program and data

St. Croix County Crime Statistics

The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) provides online access to criminal activities within St. Croix County and generates reports from the various police departments and law enforcement agencies within the county. In 2019, law enforcement officers recorded 799 property crimes and 62 violent crimes. It includes 3 robberies, 125 burglaries, 630 larceny thefts, 39 motor vehicle thefts, 2 arsons, 10 rapes, and 52 aggravated assaults. In 2020, property crime for the county was 811, including 8 robberies, 70 burglaries, 674 larceny thefts, 56 motor vehicle thefts, and 3 arson. The report also displays 81 violent crimes, from 76 aggravated assaults, 3 rapes, and 2 homicides. Between the two years, property crimes and violent crimes increased by 1.5% and 30.6%, respectively. Overall, the county crime rate in St. Croix County increased by 4% between 2019 and 2020.

Are St. Croix County Criminal Records Public?

St. Croix County complies with the state's Public Records Law and makes its criminal records available for persons interested. Parties can obtain a criminal record online using the Wisconsin Online Record Check System (WORCS). To access the criminal records on the platform, record seekers should create an account and have relevant information such as the full name, gender, date of birth, and race of the named record. The search fee on WORCS is $7.00, with an additional $5.00 for parties looking to obtain a hard copy of the report by mail.

Individuals seeking St. Croix County criminal records can also obtain the document from the Wisconsin Crime Information Bureau. Parties can call (608) 266-5764 or submit a request in writing at:

Crime Information Bureau
Record Check Unit
P.O. Box 2688
Madison, WI 53701-2688

How to Obtain St. Croix County Police Reports and Arrest Records?

The St. Croix County Sheriff's is the principal law enforcement officer of the county and legal custodian of its official records. Interested parties can obtain St. Croix County police reports and St. Croix County arrest records by mail, email, phone call, or in-person at the Sheriff's Department. A requester can obtain a St. Croix arrest record and police report by writing to the Sheriff's Department with specific information regarding the record. The Sheriff may charge a fee payable by check.

Interested persons may contact the Sheriff's Office on (715) 381-4320 to request a police report. Record seekers can send an email request for a police report or arrest record to scott.knudson@sccwi.gov. Parties who prefer to obtain the records in-person can visit during business hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, at the Sheriff's Office. Persons sending a record request by mail can direct the request to:

St. Croix County Sheriff
1101 Carmichael Road
Hudson, WI 54016

How to Find Sex Offender Information in St. Croix County

Interested members of the public may find sex offender information on the Sex Offenders Registry. The online database contains information on persons who have been adjudicated guilty, imprisoned, placed on parole, or registered as sex offenders. Available information on sex offenders includes the individual’s full name, demographic, picture, compliance status, sexual crime committed, and length of registration of the sex offender.

To get sex offender information, parties can search the database by name or geographical location. A name search requires the record seeker to input the last, first, and middle name of the sex offender, while the geographical search requires the searcher to use the offender's street, city, and zip code.

The Wisconsin Department of Correction encourages record seekers to create an account using the Community Notification System. The Department of Correction can notify registrants by email when a sex offender moves into accommodation within a neighborhood of interest.

How to Find St. Croix County Inmate Records

The Sheriff is the custodian of its official records, and therefore, parties seeking inmate records can obtain the data from the St. Croix County Sheriff's Department. Interested parties can get the documents online or in person at the Sheriff's Office. Searchers should have the name, sex, arrest date, agency held, and release date to obtain an inmate's record.

Online searchers can utilize the St. Croix County Public Safety portal to access information about inmates. A typical inmate record contains the name, gender, age, date of arrest, arresting agency, charge, and warrant of the inmate. Alternatively, parties may visit the Sheriff's Office in person to obtain inmate records.

St. Croix County Sheriff
1101 Carmichael Road
Hudson, WI 54016
Phone: (715) 381-4320
Fax: (715) 386-4606

How Do I Visit an Inmate in St. Croix County Jail?

The Sheriff's Department takes charge of the county jail and inmates housed in its facility and grants inmates visits with their family members and friends. Visiting St. Croix County Jail is by video at the jail's lobby or remotely at the visitor's location. All visitors should register online using Homewav to schedule a visit with an inmate.

The registration process requires the visitor to input the inmate's name they intend to visit and complete the audio/video internet speed test. Video visitation schedule for remote visitors occurs throughout the week from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM. There is a charge of $0.25 per minute for remote visitation. The jail administration grants all inmates one free 20 minutes visitation per week at the jail's lobby. Visitation days and times at the jail's lobby is as follows:

• Free Visitation: Monday and Thursday - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Wednesday and Friday - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  Tuesday for visitors 55 and older - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Paid Visitation at $0.25 per minute: Monday and Thursday - 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  Wednesday and Friday - 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday - 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM

St. Croix Court Records

St. Croix County Court records are the official documents created in court during a case heard in the county. Court records available in St. Croix range from civil claims records to criminal court case records. St. Croix County's judicial system consists of a circuit court and various municipal courts. The Circuit Court deals with all civil and criminal cases, while the Municipal court presides over ordinance violation cases. Parties interested in obtaining St. Croix County Court records can visit the courthouse that presided over the lawsuit. The address of the courthouses in St. Croix County are:

St. Croix County Circuit Court
1101 Carmichael Road
Hudson, WI 54016
Phone: (715) 386-4630
Fax: (715) 381-4396

City of Hudson Municipal Court
505 3rd Street
Hudson, WI 54016
Phone: (715) 386-5929 Ext 170
Fax: (715) 377-0765

City of New Richmond Municipal Court
156 East First Street
New Richmond, WI 54017
Phone: (715) 243-0410
Fax: (715) 246-7129

Village of Hammond Municipal Court
455 Davis Street
P.O. Box 299
Hammond, WI 54015
Phone: (715) 796-2562 Ext 117
Fax: (715) 796 -5454

Village of North Hudson Municipal Court
400 7th Street North
Hudson, WI 54016
Phone: (715) 377-7989
Fax: (715) 386-7011

Village of Roberts Municipal Court 107 East Maple Street
Roberts, WI 54023
Phone: (715) 749-3108
Fax: (715) 749-3108

Village of Somerset Municipal Court
110 Spring Street
P.O. Box 313
Somerset, WI 54025
Phone: (715) 247-1208
Fax: (715) 247-2475

Village of Star Prairie Municipal Court
207 Bridge Avenue
P.O. Box 13
Star Prairie, WI 54026
Phone: (715) 248-1502
Fax: (715) 248-7501

Village of Woodville Municipal Court
102 South Main Street
P.O. Box 205
Woodville, WI 54028
Phone: (715) 698-2355
Fax: (715) 698-2697

Are St. Croix County Court Records Public?

The Clerk of Courts is the record custodian of the county's court records, and most of its court records are available to the public on request. However, in compliance with the Public Records Law, the Clerk of Court excludes some court records from public view. Records such as juvenile records, sealed or confidential court records, mental health records, adoption records, drug court participation records, alcohol and drug treatment records, custody evaluation records, and grand jury information are not public court records.

How to Obtain St. Croix County Civil Court Case Records

Civil law cases arise due to a private dispute between two individuals or businesses. The parties to the claims usually sue for a dollar amount, property damage, or personal injury. Interested parties can obtain St.Croix County civil court cases records from the Clerk of Court Office Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Record seekers should appropriately describe the record desired and pay the $5.00 fees. Parties can visit the office or mail the record request to:

St. Croix County Clerk of Court
1101 Carmichael Road
Suite 2402
Hudson, WI 54016
Phone: (715) 386-4633
Fax: (715) 381-4396

Parties can obtain St. Croix County civil court case records online using the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA). The website allows case search for civil court cases heard in the St. Croix County Circuit Court. In any way, all requesters must know details relevant to the case, such as the case number, case name, attorney name, judgment type, or issuing agency, to obtain the desired record. Parties can pay the fees online with a MasterCard, Visa, or with Electronic Check.

How to Obtain St. Croix County Criminal Court Records

St Croix Criminal court cases include felonies, criminal traffic matters, and misdemeanors, and the records generated during the court process are available to the public. The Wisconsin Courts make criminal court records available online to the public via Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA). It costs $5.00 to access criminal court records, and parties can make payment with a Visa, Electronic Check, or MasterCard.

Parties can also obtain St Croix County criminal records by mail or in person at the St. Croix Clerks of Court Office. Record seekers must provide relevant details of the case such as the full name, business name, filling date, attorney name, or the case's presiding judge to obtain the record. Parties receiving the record in person can stop by the Clerk of Court Office from Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The address of St. Croix Clerk of Court is at:

St. Croix County Clerk of Court
1101 Carmichael Road
Suite 2402
Hudson, WI 54016
Phone: (715) 386-4631
Fax: (715) 381-4396

What are St. Croix County Vital Records?

In St. Croix County, vital records are documents of important events in a person’s life, from birth to marriage, divorce, and death records. Only individuals who have a direct or tangible interest in these records may obtain them from the record custodian. Residents of St. Croix County can obtain certified copies of their vital records at the county's Register of Deeds Office, the Clerk of Court’s office, or the Wisconsin Department of Health Vital Records Office.

Where and How to Obtain St. Croix County Divorce Records

A court issues a divorce decree stating the terms and conditions to end a marriage officially. Certified copies of the divorce record are available to the divorcing couple and their attorneys. Record seekers can only obtain a divorce decree from the courthouse that granted the divorce. Eligible persons can get St. Croix County divorce decree from the County Clerk of Court Office at the address below:

St. Croix County Clerk of Court
1101 Carmichael Road
Suite 2402
Hudson, WI 54016
Phone: (715) 386-4630
Fax: (715) 381-4396

Divorce certificates verify that the divorce took place, and it contains essential information of the divorced couple such as their names and the location and date the marriage ended. On request, the Register of Deeds Office grants eligible persons copies of the divorce certificate, and parties can make a request by mail or in person. Parties making a request in person can visit the Register of Deeds Office and complete the divorce certificate application form. Record seekers should come along with a valid identity document and the fees. It cost $20.00 for a certified divorce certificate and 3.00 for additional copies of the same record. The Register of Deeds accepts payment in cash or check. Parties can visit the office from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday to Friday at:

St. Croix County Register of Deeds
1101 Carmichael Road
Suite 1300
Hudson, WI 54016

Individuals who prefer to request a copy of the divorce certificate by mail can complete the Divorce Certificate Application form. Parties should mail the application form, the $ 20.00 fees payable with a check or money order, a valid ID, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

St. Croix County Register of Deeds
1101 Carmichael Road
Suite 1300
Hudson, WI 54016

Where and How to Get Public St. Croix County Marriage Records

Residents of St. Croix County interested in obtaining certified copies of a marriage record can get it at the county's Registry of Deeds Office. Parties seeking a marriage record should be the couple or their immediate family members such as their children, parents, siblings, or legal guardian. Eligible persons can order the record by mail or in person at the Register of Deeds Office after completing the Marriage Certificate Application form. A $20.00 service fee payable by check or money order also applies to the request. All requesters must present an unexpired ID at the time of the request.

St. Croix County Register of Deeds
1101 Carmichael Road
Suite 1300
Hudson, WI 54016

Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in St. Croix County

The St. Croix Register of Deeds Office does not give confidential marriage records as Wisconsin does not perform confidential marriages.

Where and How to Find St. Croix County Birth Records

To obtain a certified copy of the St. Croix County birth record, the requester should be the owner of the birth certificate. Other parties qualified to order a birth record include the record holder's spouse, parents, children, grandparents, or legal guardian. Interested persons can purchase St. Croix County birth certificates by mail or in-person at the Register of Deeds Office. It costs $20.00 for a copy of the record and $3.00 for additional copies of the same document. Mail order requesters can make payment by money order or check, while in-person requesters can pay cash.

To purchase the birth record by mail, record seekers can fill out the appropriate form available on the St. Croix County Vital Records webpage. Parties can send the form, a self-addressed and stamped envelope, the fees, and an identifying document to:

St. Croix County Register of Deed
1101 Carmichael Road
Suite 1300
Hudson, WI 54016

Parties can also visit the Office of the Register of Deed during business hours to purchase a birth record. The requester should have a valid personal identification issued by the government. The Register of Deeds Office is at:

St. Croix County Register of Deed
1101 Carmichael Road
Suite 1300
Hudson, WI 54016

Where and How to Find St. Croix County Death Records

Persons eligible to obtain certified copies of St. Croix County death records should have a direct relationship with the deceased. The person can be the spouse, current domestic partner, parents, sibling, grandparents, legal custodian, or guardian of the decedent. It costs $20.00 to obtain a death certificate from the county, and parties can order the record by mail or in-person across the counter at the Register of Deeds Office. Parties requesting the record by mail or in-person can complete the Death Certificate Application form. Parties can send or drop the application form, the check, or money order, an unexpired government-issued ID, a self-addressed and stamped envelope at:

St. Croix County Register of Deed
1101 Carmichael Road
Suite 1300
Hudson, WI 54016

All requesters must provide a valid photo government-issued ID that carries the name and address of the requester when ordering a vital record. St. Croix County Registry of Deeds accepts the following forms of ID

• Driver’s license issued by the state
• Military ID
• The US or Foreign passport
• Tribal ID
• US government-issued photo ID

However, where a record seeker is unable to provide any of the approved means of identification, the Register of Deeds will accept any two of the following:

• A current, dated, and signed lease
• Utility bill
• Vehicle registration
• Traffic ticket
• Health insurance card
• Bank statement