Public Records
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Requests will be fulfilled as soon as practicable and without delay based on the order in which they were received. Under Wisconsin law, a request for access to a public record may not be refused because the person making the request is unwilling to be identified. However, if the request involves restricted record access, we will contact you to obtain proof that you are someone statutorily authorized to obtain the requested record. Due to the high volume of requests, you should allow 7 to 10 working days for your request to be processed.
FEE SCHEDULE (not all departments offer every option)
- Photo copies of records $0.50 per page
- Photographs $1.00 per photo
- Digital images $5.00 per disc
- Digital Video $5.00 per disc
- Digital items, if mailed, add an additional $4.50
- Audio CD’s $5.00 per disc
- Fingerprints provided for Kenosha County Residents and employees of Kenosha County Businesses at no charge. Photo ID required.
- Payment is due upon the receipt of the records. Fees in excess of $5.00 will require prepayment.
Fingerprinting hours are as follows: Monday thru Friday
- Walk–ins 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
- Pre–Court Processing 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
- Probation & Parole Registration 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
- Taxi Applicants 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Most requests will receive a reply within ten business days.
Evidence requests can be faxed to (262)605–7950. Records will not be returned via the fax.
FORMS
Fingerprint Record Removal Request through the State of Wisconsin (Criminal Records Unit).
State of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Obtain a Driver Record Abstract (driving record)
Website:
(608)266–1466
Obtain a Accident Report
Website:
(608)266–8752
Wisconsin Criminal History Record Checks
Obtain background check and criminal history information contact Crime Information Bureau
Website:
(608)266–1466
Submit a completed Criminal History Record request form to:
- Crime Information Bureau
- Record Check Unit
- P.O. Box 2688
- Madison, WI 53701–2688
Forms may be found at:
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/caregiver/bkgdformsindex.HTM
Any questions should be directed to the Wisconsin Crime Information Bureau by calling (608)266–5764.