Rock County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed July 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$75 to $265.50
New civil suit · Circuit Court
E-filing
Required
Through Wisconsin eFiling
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$75 to $265.50
Small claims$22 to $94.50
Divorce / family$75 to $184.50

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $266, the civil filing fee in Rock County is about the same as nearby counties (median $266 across 4 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Rock County Clerk of Circuit Court
Amanda Nelson
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Courthouses in Rock County

CivilCriminalFamilySmall ClaimsEvictionTrafficJuvenile

Rock County Circuit Court

Address
51 S Main St, Floor 2, Janesville, 53545

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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.

Rock County Circuit Court, WI: (608) 743-2200, Hours & $265.50 Filing Fee | 1Court