What are Walworth County Arrest Records?
Walworth County arrest records are documents regarding a person’s history of being arrested within the county. These records typically include information about all reports, searches, warrants, and mug shots. Although the records provide proof that a person was arrested, there is no proof listed regarding the subject’s involvement in the crime. Arrest records should not be used as criminal records because of this.
Crime Statistics in Walworth County
The Wisconsin Department of Justice provides annual crime data for all the counties in the state. Its latest report for 2018 shows that there were 105 violent crimes, 1,040 property crimes, and 251 simple assaults in Walworth County. Compared to the crime statistics for 2014, these figures represent 36.4%, and 23% jump in violent crime and simple assault rates. In that period, property crime rates dipped by 38%.
The DOJ's 2018 annual crime report shows 37 rapes, nine robberies, 59 aggravated assaults, and 251 simple assaults in Walworth County. Reported cases of property crimes reveal 126 burglaries, 853 larceny-thefts, 49 motor vehicle thefts, and 12 arsons. The five-year crime trend for Walworth County shows that rape (146.7%), aggravated assault (15.7%), and arson (300%) rates rose. In the same period, robbery (10%), burglary (40.6%), and larceny-theft (39.7%) rates dropped.
What are Walworth County Criminal Records?
Walworth County criminal records are documents regarding a person’s criminal history in the county. These records not only include arrest history, but also criminal conviction history and jail or prison sentences.
How Do I Get Walworth County Criminal Records?
The Criminal History Unit of the Wisconsin Department of Justice is responsible for maintaining criminal history records for all counties. To search the unit's criminal history records online, visit the Wisconsin Online Record Check System.
The county's Sheriff's Office provides incident reports for Walworth County. Accident reports cost $3.00, while all other records cost 50c per page. Download and complete a Request for Record Form. Return the completed form to the Walworth County Sheriff's Office at:
Walworth County Sheriff's Office – Central Records
P.O. Box 1004
Elkhorn WI 53121
Phone: (262) 741-4470
Fax: (262) 741-4492
How To Find Walworth County Sex Offender Information
The Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry offers information on registered sex offenders living in Walworth County. The registry holds information on individuals convicted of, incarcerated, or on supervision for a sex offense on or after December 25, 1993. Visit the registry's online page to search for these offenders by name, street, city, or zip code. The search result lists registered sex offenders living up to 3 miles from the queried address.
How do I Visit an Inmate in Walworth County Jail?
To visit inmates in the county jail, it is necessary to contact the jail for approval and set an appointment. The Walworth County Jail is the main correctional facility for the county, located at:
1770 City Road NN
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Phone: (262) 741-4500
Fax: (262) 741-4671
It is also possible to send inmates money. Deposits can be made into inmate’s accounts in several ways. There is a reverse ATM device at the jail where cash and or credit/debit card deposits can be made. There are also options to make deposits online using Access Corrections or by telephone at 1 (866) 345-1884. There are convenience fees attached to each type of deposit from vendors concerned. Cashier checks or money orders can also be sent to the inmate via mail, but personal checks will not be deposited. A jail deposit fee will be applied to deposits sent in the mail.
Where and How To Find Walworth County Inmate Information
The Corrections Division of the Sheriff's Office runs the Walworth County jail and provides inmate records. To find individuals incarcerated in the county prison, visit or call the facility using the contact information provided above. The state Department of Corrections also provides an Inmate and Offender Search tool on its website to find inmates online.
What are Walworth County Court Records
Walworth County circuit court records are accessible online through the Wisconsin Consolidated Court Automation Programs (WCCA). Case dockets from 1994 to present are available on the WCCA database, however, it does not include municipal court records. There is an electronic check flat fee of $2.50 and a convenience fee charged on the use of Visa and MasterCard. Contact the Clerk of Circuit Court for walk-in requests at:
Kristina Secord
Clerk of Circuit Court
1800 County Trunk NN
Elkhorn, WI 53121-1001
Phone: (262) 741-7012
To obtain court records from the municipal courts, visit any of the municipal courts.
Location of all Courts in Walworth County
The Walworth County court system consists of Circuit Courts and Municipal Courts. There are 15 Municipal Courts in the county. Below are the addresses and contact information of these courts:
Walworth County Circuit Court
Walworth County Judicial Center
1800 County Road NN
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Phone: (262) 741-7012
Fax: (262) 741-7050
City of Delavan Municipal Court
Delavan Municipal Building
123 South 2nd Street, P.O. Box 465
Delavan, WI 53115
Phone: (262) 728-5585 ext. 114
Fax: (262) 728-4566
City of Elkhorn Municipal Court
100 West Walworth Street, P.O. Box 920
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Phone: (262) 723-2340
Fax: (262) 723-2344
City of Lake Geneva Municipal Court
626 Geneva Street
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Phone: (262) 248-4651
Fax: (262) 248-4278
City of Whitewater Municipal Court
312 West Whitewater Street, P.O. Box 690
Whitewater, WI 53190
Phone: (262) 473-1384
Fax: (262) 473-0587
Town of Bloomfield Municipal Court
N1100 Town Hall Road
Pell Lake, WI 53157
Phone: (262) 279-3556
Fax: (262) 279-3550
Town of Delavan Municipal Court
5621 Town Hall Road
Delavan, WI 53115
Phone: (262) 728-5563
Fax: (262) 728-4743
Town of East Troy Municipal Court
N9330 Stewart School Road
East Troy, WI 53120
Phone: (262) 642-5376
Fax: (262) 642-9701
Town of Geneva Municipal Court
N3496 Como Road
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Phone: (262) 248-3885
Fax: (262) 249-8601
Town of Linn Municipal Court
W3728 Franklin Walsh Street, P.O. Box 130
Linn, WI 53195
Phone: (262) 275-6300 ext. 30
Fax: (262) 275-8261
Village of Darien Municipal Court
Darien Village Hall
24 North Wisconsin Street
Darien, WI 53114
Phone: (262) 882-5050
Fax: (262) 882-4218
Village of East Troy Municipal Court
2015 Energy Drive
East Troy, WI 53120
Fax: (262) 642-6252
Fax: (262) 684-5502
Village of Fontana Municipal Court
Fontana Village Hall
175 Valley View Drive
Fontana, WI 53125
Phone: (262) 275-5633
Village of Sharon Municipal Court
125 Plain Street, P.O. Box 379
Sharon, WI 53585
Phone: (262) 736-4888
Fax: (262) 736-4889
Village of Walworth Municipal Court
227 North Main Street, P.O. Box 400
Walworth, WI 53184
Phone: (262) 275-2125
Fax: (262) 275-9801
Village of Williams Bay Municipal Court
250 Williams Street, P.O. Box 580
Williams Bay, WI 53191
Phone: (262) 325-9026
Fax: (262) 245-2011
What are Walworth County Vital Records?
Walworth County's vital records of births from October 1, 1907, deaths from September 1, 2013, and marriages from June 21, 2015 to present are provided by the Vital Records section of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Vital records that do not fall within the above dates can be obtained from the Walworth County Register of Deeds Office. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The address is:
100 W Walworth Street
Room 102
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Phone: (262) 741-4233
Fax: (262) 741-4947
Where and How to Get Walworth County Vital Records
For mail requests, download the appropriate vital record form below:
Statutory copy fees for any of the forms is $20, and $3 for each additional copy ordered at the same time as the first copy. Payment methods accepted are check or money order and should be made payable to the State of Wisconsin Vital Records. Applications should also include a valid means of identification. Completed applications should be sent to:
Wisconsin Vital Records Office
P.O. Box 309
Madison, WI 53701
For in-person requests, the Wisconsin Vital Records Office is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. Accepted payment methods are cash, check, or money order made payable to the Vital Records Office. Statutory copy fees for any of the forms is $20, and $3 for any additional copy. Application must include a valid identification and a completed form. In-person requests are received at the office address below:
Wisconsin Vital Records Office
1 West Wilson Street, Room 160
Madison, WI 53703
