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Dodge County, WI Arrests & Jail Records

How To Search Dodge County Arrest Records

In Dodge County, about 1,500 people get arrested each year. All across the state, there are around 190,300 arrests. Arrest records in Wisconsin are considered public information under Wisconsin's Open Records Law, which provides citizens with broad access to government records, including arrest information.

Not all arrest records in the County are publicly available, with restrictions applying to ongoing investigations, juvenile arrests, court-sealed records, and cases with sensitive victim information. These exempt records are only available to certain authorized parties, such as persons named on the records, law enforcement agencies, Circuit Courts, and the District Attorney's Office. Requesting copies of arrest records typically requires fees ranging from $5 to $25, depending on the request scope and certification requirements.

How To Look Up Dodge County Arrest Records

Dodge County arrest records are maintained by several agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, municipal police departments throughout the county, the Wisconsin Department of Justice Crime Information Bureau, and the Circuit Court that processes criminal cases.

Dodge County Sheriff Arrest Record

The Sheriff's Office provides access to arrest records both online and in-person request options. To obtain these records online, visit the Sheriff's Office website and complete the Public Records Request form.

The Sheriff's office also features an inmate lookup portal that allows the public to search current inmates and view basic booking information.

For in-person requests, visit the Records Department at the Sheriff's Office located at 124 W. Street, Juneau, WI 53039, during regular business hours.

Dodge County Police Arrest Records

The County has several police departments that help keep people safe. These include the Beaver Dam, Horicon, Juneau, Mayville, and Waupun Police Departments.

To obtain arrest records from any of these departments, first determine which agency made the arrest. Once identified, records can be requested through the specific department's Public Records request platform on their official website or by visiting their Records Office in person.

The Wisconsin Criminal Agency

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) provides access to criminal records through its Crime Information Bureau (CIB). Individuals can request a person's criminal history online using the Wisconsin Online Record Check System (WORCS).

To request a record:

  • Go to the WORCS portal.
  • Create an account or log in.
  • Provide the person's name and other details.
  • Pay the $7 fee per name searched using a credit or debit card.

For mail requests, complete the criminal history request form and send it with a $12 check or money order to:

Wisconsin Department of Justice Crime Information Bureau P.O. Box 2688 Madison, WI 53701-2688.

Dodge County Criminal Court Records

Individuals seeking arrest records for cases that led to formal charges in the County can access these records through the Circuit Court. The Clerk of Court maintains all criminal court records for arrests that resulted in prosecutions within the county.

To obtain these records, interested parties can visit the Clerk's office in person at the County Justice Facility in Juneau during regular business hours. Alternatively, records can be accessed online through Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA), which allows users to search cases by name or case number. For in-person requests, a nominal fee may apply, typically $5 to $10 per record, depending on the document type and number of pages requested.

For convenience, interested persons may also find current County arrest records through third-party websites like InfoTracer.

Arrest Statistics

According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, the County has a crime rate of 76.97 per 100,000 people. Below is a summary of the number of arrests recorded in the county for various crimes:

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Rape Cases1
Aggravated Assaults6
Larceny Cases1,096
Motor Vehicle Thefts26
Burglaries248
Murders20
Robberies1
Violent Crime68
Property Crime1,302

Source: FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program

Dodge County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Dodge county, Wisconsin with a total number of 173 employees - 6 female, 63 male officers and 104 civilians. Dodge County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is WI0140000, it belongs to the East North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.

Police Departments in Dodge County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Brownsville Police Department514 Railroad St(920)583-4087
Horicon Police Department220 Ellison St(920)485-3555
Iron Ridge Police Department205 Park St(920)387-3300
Juneau Police Department150 Miller St(920)386-4810
Lomira Police Department549 Church St(920)269-4900
Mayville Police Department25 S. School Street920-387-7903
Theresa Police Department202 S Milwaukee Street(920)488-4444

Dodge County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Dodge County

NameAddressPhone
Dodge Correctional Institution1 W Lincoln St920-324-5577
Fox Lake Correctional InstitutionW10237 Lake Emily Road920-928-3151
John C. Burke Correctional Center900 S. Madison St.920-324-3460
Waupun Correctional Institution200 S. Madison St.920-324-5571
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