Jefferson County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Jefferson County, Wisconsin.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$265.50
E-filing
Yes
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$184.50

At $266, the civil filing fee in Jefferson County is about the same as nearby counties (median $266 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Clerk of Circuit Court

Cindy Hamre Incha

Self-Help & Jury

E-FilingYes

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Civil Complaint
$265.50
$265.50 total for claim for money judgment over $10,000 (base $75 per Wis. Stat. 814.61(1)(a) plus CSS surcharge $169 and JINFO surcharge $21.50); civil action with no money judgment $75 base; per WI fee schedule updated 2026-07-13
Small Claims
$94.50
$94.50 total for action $10,000 or less (base $22 per Wis. Stat. 814.62(3)(a)/799.01 plus CSS $51 and JINFO $21.50); per WI fee schedule updated 2026-07-13
Divorce / Family
$184.50
$184.50 total for divorce/annulment/legal separation without support request (base $75 plus CSS $68, JINFO $21.50, family court counseling $20); $194.50 with support/maintenance request; per WI fee schedule updated 2026-07-13

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Jefferson County?

    The civil filing fee in Jefferson County, Wisconsin is $265.50 total for claim for money judgment over $10,000 (base $75 per Wis. Stat. 814.61(1)(a) plus CSS surcharge $169 and JINFO surcharge $21.50); civil action with no money judgment $75 base; per WI fee schedule updated 2026-07-13.

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Jefferson County?

    $94.50 total for action $10,000 or less (base $22 per Wis. Stat. 814.62(3)(a)/799.01 plus CSS $51 and JINFO $21.50); per WI fee schedule updated 2026-07-13.

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Jefferson County?

    $184.50 total for divorce/annulment/legal separation without support request (base $75 plus CSS $68, JINFO $21.50, family court counseling $20); $194.50 with support/maintenance request; per WI fee schedule updated 2026-07-13.

  • Can I e-file court documents in Jefferson County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through Wisconsin Circuit Court eFiling.

  • Is there a free online case search for Jefferson County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at wcca.wicourts.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Jefferson County?

    Filings go to the Clerk of Circuit Court. You can reach the clerk at (920) 674-7150.

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