| Services |
| ABUSE ACTIONS |
| | Restraining orders for Domestic Abuse, Harassment, and Child Abuse, Combined Actions, and Vulnerable Adult. Some fees apply. Paperwork is available in Clerk of Court Office.
Restraining Orders in Wisconsin
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| APPEALS FOR THE WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURTS |
| | Revised in 2008, the Supreme Court Clerk has prepared a handbook which outlines the basic rules and procedures for the Wisconsin Circuit Court of Appeals. This handbook pertains to civil, small claims and criminal appeals.
A Citizens Guide to Filing an Appeal in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Filing Forms for an Appeal in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
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| BANKRUPTCY |
| | Instructions and Forms for Satisfying
Judgments Due to Discharge in Bankruptcy
(Rev. 02-21-13)
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| CIRCUIT COURT STANDARD FORMS |
| | The mandatory use of standard court forms in circuit court became effective January 1, 2000 for criminal and juvenile cases, and July 1, 2000 for civil cases.
Circuit Court Standard Forms
Circuit Court Filing Fees
Circuit Court Classification Codes |
| CIVIL |
| | Product Liability, Personal Injury - Auto, Medical Malpractice, Chapter 655 Cases or Other, Wrongful Death, Intentional Tort, Other Personal Injury, Property Damage, Minor Settlement, Money Judgment over $5,000.00, Other Contracts, Other Debtor Actions including garnishments and replevins, Condemnation Review, Foreclosure of Mortgage, Other Real Estate, Appeal from Municipal Court Judgment, Administrative Agency Review, Declaratory Judgment, Unclassified Cases which include forfeitures, Other Injunction or Restraining Order, Domestic Abuse, Child Abuse and Harassment, Combined Actions, Vulnerable Adult, Other Extraordinary Writ, Writ of Habeas Corpus,Forfeiture Actions, Name Changes, Writs, Asbestos. Also, all liens, State Tax Warrants and Unemployment Compensation Warrant. Fees Vary.
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| CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES |
| | Contact information for the three major credit
reporting agencies to resolve discrepancies on
credit reports.
EQUIFAX
P.O. Box 740256
Atlanta,
GA 30374
Phone: 1-800-685-1111
EXPERIAN
P.O. Box 2002
Allen, TX
75013
Phone: 1-888-397-3742
TRANSUNION
LLC
P.O. Box 2000
Chester, PA
19022
Phone: 1-800-888-4213
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| CRIMINAL / TRAFFIC |
| | Payment of fines and costs are payable at the
Clerk of Circuit Court Office, Room 105, 1010
South 8th Street, or mailed to P.O. Box 2000,
Manitowoc, WI 54221-2000.
For criminal searches or record check of
an individual in the State of Wisconsin:
Court Case Search
Sex Offender Search
OWI Sentencing Guidelines
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Revoked or Suspended License
Information
Teen Driver Information
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| DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS |
| | Contact point for:
* Outstanding Fines/Fees/Forfeitures
* Payment Plan Arrangements
* Income Wage Assignments
* Civil Judgments on Traffic, Criminal and State/County/DNR cases
* Guardian ad Litem Fees
* Indigent Counsel Fees
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| EXPUNGEMENT OF COURT RECORDS |
| | Helpful Information and Frequently Asked Questions Brochure.
Expunging Court Records Brochure
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| FAMILY / PATERNITY |
| | Paternity cases (PA) are considered confidential
and will not be found on the Internet.
Information on PA cases that have a post-
adjudication action can be found on the CCAP
website.
Manitowoc County Family Court
Forms
Child
Support Information
Guardian ad Litem Petition For Payment of
Fees
Guardian ad Litem Addendum
Petition and Order for the waiver of the GAL
deposit requirement
Child Support Calculators
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| FORECLOSURE / MEDIATION PROCEDURE |
| | MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE MEDIATION
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF
MEDIATION (revised 02-01-2013)
Description of the Manitowoc County Foreclosure Mediation Program
FORECLOSURE MEDIATION PROCEDURE (revised 02-01-2013)
Local Court Rule 4.03-
Mortgage Foreclosure Procedure
FORECLOSURE MEDIATION REQUEST FORM
(revised 02-01-2013)
Application to Request Foreclosure Mediation (to be completed within 30 days of service of foreclosure summons and complaint)
Current foreclosure listings as posted by Manitowoc County Sheriff.
Manitowoc County Foreclosures
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| INTEREST RATE ON CIVIL JUDGMENTS |
| | 2011 Act 69 changed the interest rates, applicable to judgments applicable to civil actions under Wisconsin Satutes 807.01(4), 814.04(4) and 815.05(8). This act amended the rate of interest under these satutes from 12% per year to a rate of 1% plus the prime interest rate in effect on January 1 and July 1 of each year.
If a judgment is entered on or before June 30, the applicable interest rate is the rate in effect on January 1 of that year.
If a judgment is entered after June 30, the applicable rate of interest is the rate in effect on July 1 of that year.
Interest Rate on Civil Judgments
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| INTERPRETER SERVICES |
| | The Clerk of Court office contracts with qualified interpreters to provide interpretation services when required in various court proceedings. Interpreters may be utilized for both language and hearing impaired interpretation services. The increased diverse ethnic population in Manitowoc has caused this service to become a more frequent requirement for court proceedings.
Wisconsin Court Systems
Wisconsin State Court Interpreter List
WI State Court Interpreter Testing & Certification
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| JURY DUTY |
| | Jurors are selected at random by the Dept. of Transportation and are assigned to a panel for one month. They are "on call" and report in only if instructed via a phone recording. Jurors may be called in no more than three times during the month. Jurors are paid at the rate of $17.50 per half day plus mileage.
Handbook for Wisconsin Jurors
Guidelines for Jury Deliberation in Wisconsin
Outline for a Jury Trial
10 Rules for Jurors
Information for Employers
Frequently asked questions
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| LIENS / TAX WARRANTS |
| | All liens such as Construction Liens, Hospital Liens, Mechanics Liens, Condominium Liens, Log Liens are filed in the Clerk of Court Office. Also included are State Tax Warrants, Unemployment Compensation Warrants, etc. Fee is $5.00.
Construction Lien Information
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| PAYMENT INFORMATION |
| | If you are unable to pay your fine by the due date established by the Court, you may enter into a payment plan with the Manitowoc County Clerk of Court office.
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| PUBLIC RECORDS NOTICE |
| | Public Records Notice
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| SMALL CLAIMS & GARNISHMENTS |
| | Small claims intake is held Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m. in Room B-15 of the courthouse. Local Court Rules apply.
2013 Small Claims Intake Calendar
Small Claims Procedures-Manitowoc County
Small Claims Handbook
The Wisconsin Way
Writ Request & New Address For Service Form
Common Small Claims Questions
Landlord/Tenant Forms - Order Form
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| SMALL CLAIM - DEMAND FOR TRIAL |
| | Instructions and Form for making Small Claims Demand for Trial
Affidavit of Mailing
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| SMALL CLAIMS STIPULATED JUDGMENT OF DISMISSAL |
| | Instructions, Forms and Transmittal Letters for Small Claims Stipulated Judgment of Dismissal
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| VINE - VICTIM INFORMATION & NOTIFICATION EVERYDAY |
| | The general public can register with VINE to receive custody status updates on offenders and court case changes by visiting VINE.
VINELink
INSTRUCTIONS:
(1)click on state; (2) click on the "Search" tab (you can search for offender or court case information by entering the offender name or identification number); (3)register for notification (select the method of notification, create a PIN, then click "continue"); (4) click "Register" to complete. You will now be registered to receive notification when an offender's custody status or court event changes. |
| VITAL STATISTICS FORMS |
| | Instructions to Amend a Wisconsin Birth Certificate
Petition to Amend a Birth Certificate
Order to Amend a Birth Certificate
Instructions to Amend a Wisconsin Death Certificate
Petition to Amend a Death Certificate
Order to Amend a Death Certificate
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| WEDDING INFORMATION |
| | A listing of Manitowoc County Judicial officials able to perform wedding ceremonies.
Manitowoc County Wedding Information
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| WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT ACCESS |
| | Click this link to gain access to the Wisconsin Circuit Court Information Access Home Page.
Court Case Search
The primary purpose of this site is to provide public access to those records of the circuit courts of Wisconsin in the Circuit Court Automation Program (CCAP) which are open to public view under Wisconsin's Open Records law, sections 19.31-19.39, Wisconsin Statutes. Records that are not open to public inspection by statute are not contained on this website.
The site also facilitates efficiently and effectively handling requests for information from the circuit courts by the general public, attorneys, abstractors, law enforcement, credit agencies and others.
Note: WCCA is not the official Judgment and Lien Docket. The official Judgment and Lien Docket is located in each county's Clerk of Circuit Court Office. |
| WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS |
| | Wireless Internet access is now available for use in all four courtrooms in the Manitowoc County Courthouse.
Notice of Wireless Internet Access
Conditions and Disclaimer for Wireless Internet Access
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