What’s New

  • Notice of Availability of Mediation in Foreclosure Actions filed in Kenosha County

    A foreclosure mediation program is available to those facing a mortgage foreclosure action filed in Kenosha Circuit Court. This is a confidential and voluntary process where the parties meet to discuss ways to resolve the foreclosure case, including possible reinstatement of the loan and loan modification. This program accepts applicants who live in and own the property subject to the foreclosure action. The homeowner should request mediation within 15 days of receiving the Summons, but mediation may still be available even after that date. More information and application forms are available at: http://foreclosure.kenoshacounty.org


  • Increase in Small Claims cases for tort/personal injury cases

    As of July 1, 2011, the law regarding small claims limit has been raised to $10,000, except for those cases involving personal injury, tort and third-party claims. Please see the Wisconsin Guide to Small Claims for more information at: http://www.wicourts.gov/about/pubs/circuit/smallclaimsguide.htm



  • The Probate & Juvenile Department has been relocated to Room 04 in the Lower Level of the Courthouse.


  • Mediation Services are now available to litigants in Small Claims cases at no charge. The Kenosha Small Claims Mediation Project provides volunteer mediators to help settle small claims actions. Mediators are available on Thursday mornings in Room 300 as time permits for cases that are appropriate for mediation. Mediation can be scheduled at an alternative time at the convenience of the litigants. Mediation is voluntary.


  • On line payment for traffic fines, ordinance fines, mediation, guardian ad litem fees, and custody evaluation fees is now available either on the internet or by telephone 24 hours a day for a nominal fee.

  • Circuit Court has public access to court records and calendars on the internet.

  • Traffic court is now held on Wednesday mornings in Room 300 of the Courthouse. Initial appearances can be made in front of the court commissioner and cases can be settled without returning for another court date. Sheriff's Dept. tickets are 9:00 a.m., Department of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Parkside tickets, and County Ordinance violations are 10:00 a.m. State Patrol tickets are at 11:00 a.m.

  • Intake Court for first appearance hearings for felony, misdemeanor and criminal traffic are held at 1:00 p.m. in the Pretrial Building. This building is located directly across the street from the Public Safety Building. The street address is 927 54th Street, Room 157.