Racine County, WI Arrests & Jail Records

The Racine County Sheriff's Office, through its Records Bureau, typically maintains and disseminates records of arrested persons. Anyone can visit the division to view records in person or send mail requests to:

Racine County Sheriff, Records Bureau

717 Wisconsin Avenue

Racine, WI 53403

Phone: (262) 636-3229

Individuals can also look up arrest reports via the Inmate Search provided by the county sheriff.

Arrest records are available from Racine County police departments that conducted the arrest. Requesters can visit the police department's websites to find contact details and other instructions on how to obtain arrest reports. Some agencies provide recent arrest logs on official websites. Other local departments in the county include:

• Racine Police Department
• Burlington Police Department
• Mount Pleasant Police Department
• Caledonia Police Department
• Sturtevant Police Department

Racine arrest records included in criminal history records are publicly available online through the Wisconsin Online Record Check System (WORCS). Anyone can conduct name-based searches on the statewide database maintained by the Division of Law Enforcement Services. On the portal, select 'Public Access' to search as an unauthorized user. Click on 'Submit New Request' and enter the necessary details such as the subject's full name, birth date, gender, and race. Next, provide billing details for the $7 processing fee. Requesters can pay with credit cards or a WORCS Billing Account (for authorized users). After payment, the system will return a list of names that matches the information provided.

The DOJ Division of Law Enforcement Services also grants mail requests submitted to:

DLES Crime Information Bureau

Attn: Record Check Unit

PO Box 2688

Madison, WI 53701-2688

Phone: (608) 266-7314

The mail request should include the completed record request form, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a $12 fee in the form of a check or money order payable to the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Mail requests typically take longer to process than online searches, often requiring seven to 10 business days to complete.

The Racine Clerk of Circuit Court is responsible for keeping criminal case files, which often include defendants' arrest information. Interested parties can also submit request forms by mail or in person at:

Racine County Circuit Clerk

730 Wisconsin Avenue

Racine, WI 53403

The Circuit Clerk typically charges $1.25 per page and a $5 search fee. Residents seeking criminal court records online can use the Wisconsin Case Search tool, where they can search by party name, date of birth, or case number. Racine County arrest records are available on reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer.