Sauk County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed July 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$21.50 to $265.50
New civil suit · Circuit Court
E-filing
Available
Through Wisconsin eFiling system
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$21.50 to $265.50
Small claims$21.50 to $94.50
Divorce / family$20 to $184.50

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $266, the civil filing fee in Sauk County is about the same as nearby counties (median $266 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Sauk County Clerk of Circuit Court (Clerk of Courts)
Carrie A. Wastlick
Call the clerk
Jury service
(608) 355-3287

Courthouses in Sauk County

CivilCriminalFamilySmall ClaimsEvictionTrafficJuvenile

Sauk County Circuit Court

Address
515 Oak St, Baraboo, 53913

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Sauk County, Wisconsin is $265.50 total for a civil money-judgment action over $10,000 ($75 filing fee + $169 CSS + $21.50 JINFO surcharges); per Wisconsin statewide circuit court fee table effective 2026-07-13.

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

    $94.50 total for a small claims action ($10,000 or less) ($22 filing fee + $51 CSS + $21.50 JINFO); per statewide fee table effective 2026-07-13.

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

    $184.50 total for a divorce/family petition without support or maintenance request ($75 filing fee + $68 CSS + $21.50 JINFO + $20 FCCS); per statewide fee table effective 2026-07-13.

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

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

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Sauk County?

    Filings go to the Sauk County Clerk of Circuit Court (Clerk of Courts), located at 510 Broadway Street, Baraboo, WI 53913. You can reach the clerk at (608) 355-3287.

Sauk County Circuit Court, WI: (608) 355-3287, Hours & $265.50 Filing Fee | 1Court