Walworth County, WI Arrests & Jail Records

The Walworth County Sheriff's Office maintains and provides public access to countywide arrest records. To obtain these records, fill out the Request for Records Form and mail it to:

Sheriff's Office

ATTN: Central Records

1770 County Road NN

Elkhorn, WI 53121

Additionally, members of the public may view details of individuals detained within the county through the Sheriff's Office Inmate Search tool.

Various cities and towns have municipal-level law enforcement agencies, commonly referred to as local police departments. These agencies have the authority to maintain official records of arrest within their respective jurisdictions. To obtain such records, requesters may contact the local agency within the municipality where the arrest occurred. Arrest records are often accessible through the agency's Record Office or its incident report webpage. Listed below are some of the local Police Departments operating in Walworth County.

• City of Delavan Police Department
• City of Elkhorn Police Department
• City of Lake Geneva Police Department
• City of Whitewater Police Department
• Town of Delavan Police Department
• Town of East Troy Police Department

The Wisconsin Department of Justice is the official repository of statewide criminal information, including arrest records. Residents of Walworth County may request records from the department through the Wisconsin Online Record Check System (WORCS) website. To obtain records using the WORCS system, requesters are typically required to create an account, pay applicable fees, and enter the correct details of the record subject.

For assistance in obtaining arrest records from the Wisconsin Department of Justice, requesters may contact the Criminal History Unit by calling (608) 266-7314.

In Walworth County, the Circuit Court is responsible for handling most criminal charges filed by law enforcement agencies after arrests. Official records maintained by the court's Clerk often contain details of arrests and detentions in criminal cases in addition to information on the court proceedings. These criminal court records may be accessed online through the WisconsinCircuit Court Access portal.

Alternatively, requesters may submit a request containing information about the required record in person or by mail to the Clerk's Office located at:

1800 County Trunk NN

P.O. Box 1001

Elkhorn, WI 53121

Phone: (262) 741-7012

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday

Additionally, arrest records are available through reliable third-party search tools like InfoTracer. These platforms are often user-friendly, allowing users to find records conveniently.