Rock County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

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

At $266, the civil filing fee in Rock County is about the same as nearby counties (median $266 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Rock County Clerk of Circuit Court

Amanda Nelson

51 South Main Street, Janesville, WI 53545

Self-Help & Jury

Jury Service
E-FilingMandatory

Wisconsin eFiling (Wisconsin Court System) · for attorneys (Wis. Stat. 801.18); permissive for self-represented litigants

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Civil Complaint
$265.50
$265.50 (large-claims civil action; $75 base plus statutory surcharges)
Small Claims
$94.50
$94.50 (small claims; $22 base plus surcharges)
Divorce / Family
$184.50
$184.50 (divorce/legal separation, no support/maintenance requested; $75 base plus surcharges)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Rock County, Wisconsin is $265.50 (large-claims civil action; $75 base plus statutory surcharges)

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

    $94.50 (small claims; $22 base plus surcharges)

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

    $184.50 (divorce/legal separation, no support/maintenance requested; $75 base plus surcharges)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Wisconsin eFiling. It is mandatory for attorneys.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Rock County?

    Filings go to the Rock County Clerk of Circuit Court, located at 51 South Main Street, Janesville, WI 53545. You can reach the clerk at (608) 743-2200.

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