Rock County, WI Arrests & Jail Inmate Records

The Rock County Sheriff's Office, through its Records Department, typically maintains and distributes records of arrested persons. Anyone can submit requests online or view records in person at the department:

Rock County Sheriff, Records Department

200 East US Highway 14

Janesville, WI 53545

Phone: (608) 757-8000

Individuals can obtain arrest records of inmates by calling the jail administrator at (608) 757-7958.

Each Police Department in Rock County maintains arrest records of individuals detained within their jurisdiction. To get these records, interested parties can visit the following Police Department websites to find contact details and guidelines on how to get arrest reports.

• Janesville Police Department
• Beloit Police Department
• Milton Police Department
• Edgerton Police Department
• Evansville Police Department

Criminal history records provided by the Wisconsin Division of Law Enforcement Services contain Rock County arrest records. Members of the public can view these records online through the Online Record Check System. To search the portal, select 'Public Access' and click 'Submit New Request.' Enter the subject's full name, gender, birth date, race, and other necessary search criteria in the spaces provided.

Afterward, provide credit cards or WORCS Billing Account details to pay the $7 processing fee. The online database will generate a list of names that matches the details provided. Requesters can also submit mail requests to the state agency. To do so, complete and mail the record request form 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 a self-addressed stamped envelope and a $12 fee in the form of a check or money order payable to the WI Department of Justice. Mail requests typically take longer to process than online searches, often requiring seven to ten business days to complete.

The Rock 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:

Rock County Circuit Clerk

51 South Main Street

Janesville, WI 53545

Phone: (608) 743-2217

The Circuit Clerk's charges include a $1.25 copying fee, $5 search fee, and a $5 certification 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. Rock County arrest records are available on reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer.