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AGENDA
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Establish a Quorum
3. Adopt Agenda / Properly Noticed
4. Approve Minutes of September 8, 2026 Judiciary and Public Safety Committee Meeting
5. Correspondence
6. Public Comment
7. Supervisor Response
8. New Business (Review/Action)
• Clerk of Circuit Court
• Fee Chart-DRAFT
• Sheriff’s Office
• Review/Approve: Jail-Based Competency Services in the Door County Jail
Agreement
• Accept/Award 2027 Sheriff Vehicle Bid
• Accept/Award 2027 Sheriff Fleet of Vehicle Maintenance RFP
• Jail Staffing
• Emergency Services & Emergency Management
• FYI – Monthly Report
• Review/Approve: ES Write-Offs
• FYI – Sign project – Overall project update
• FYI – Emergency Management –
▪ Planning for fall festivals
▪ Updating facility plans for extremely hazardous chemicals.
• Communications
• FYI – Monthly Report
• Discussion on the Allocation of Dispatch/911 and the Public Safety Radio System Expenditures to Emergency Services
Department Policy.
• FYI…FY27 PSAP grant award
9. Sustainability Matters to be Considered
10. Legislative Matters to be Considered
11. Request for Agenda Items for Next Month’s Meeting
12. Next Meeting Date: TBD
13. Adjourn
Deviation from the order shown may occur
Notice of Public Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
9:00 a.m.
JUDICIARY & PUBLIC
SAFETY COMMITTEE
Door County Government Center
Chambers Room (C102)– 1st Floor
421 Nebraska Street, Sturgeon Bay
Oversight for Clerk of Courts, Circuit Court, Family Court/Register in Probate, District Attorney, Emergency Services Department, Emergency
Management, Communications Department, and Sheriff’s Office
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Door County
Judiciary & Public Safety Committee Meeting
Oversight for: Clerk of Courts, Circuit Court, Family Court/Register in Probate, District Attorney, Emergency
Services Department, Emergency Management, Communications Department, and Sheriff’s Office
Door County Government Center
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Minutes
“These minutes have not been reviewed by the oversight committee and are subject to approval at the next
regular committee meeting.”
Call Meeting to Order
The Tuesday, September 8, 2026 meeting was called to order by Chairman Collin Jeanquart at 9:03 a.m. at
the Door County Government Center.
Establish a Quorum
Members present: Collin Jeanquart, Ryan Shaw, Alexis Heim-Peter, Dale Vogel, Jason Tlachac, Theresa Cain-
Bieri, and Nancy Goss.
Others present: Administrator Ken Pabich, Corporation Counsel Sean Donohue, ES Director Aaron LeClair,
Emergency Management Director JEB Saelens, Sheriff Tammy Sternard, Communications Director Brenda
Bley, TS Project Manager Ashley DeGrave, Assistant Finance Director Brenda Hawkey, and Administrative
Assistant Diane Franklin.
Virtual attendance: Public
Adopt Agenda / Properly Noticed
Chairman Jeanquart informs the committee the line item for the Sheriff’s Office – Review/Approve: Jail-
Based Competency Services in the Door County Jail Agreement will be taken off the agenda at this time
for further follow-up per Corporation Counsel Donohue. Motion by Vogel, seconded by Shaw to approve
the agenda with the change. Motion carried by voice vote.
Approve Minutes of August 11, 2026 Regular Judiciary and Public Safety Committee Meeting
Motion by Shaw, seconded by Goss to approve the minutes of the August 11, 2026 Judiciary and Public
Safety Committee Meeting. Motion carried by voice vote.
Correspondence
No correspondence was presented.
Public Comment
None.
Supervisor Response
N/A.
New Business (Review/Action)
Review and Recommendation re: Judiciary & Public Safety Oversight Department Budgets for 2027:
Clerk of Court District Attorney Communications Dept
Circuit Court Emergency Services Sheriff’s Office
Emergency Management
Family Court/Register in Probate
2025 Departmental Closeouts-after Trial Balance Report
Committee reviewed the 2027 department budgets. Question on what is allocated to the tax levy, Pabich to look into drafting a policy.
Motion by Shaw, seconded by Vogel to approve budgets as presented. Motion carried on voice vote.
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Towers/Communications Plan
Approval of Contract - Bay Electronics – Public Safety Radio System Maintenance – 18 Months
TS Project Manager DeGrave states the current contract expires 12/31/2026. The new contract would be for 18 months to
coincide with the new system rollout; all terms and conditions are the same. Motion by Vogel, seconded by Goss to approve
the 18-month contract with Bay Electronics for the Public Safety Radio System Maintenance. Motion carried by voice vote.
Emergency Services & Emergency Management
FYI – Monthly Report
Emergency Services Director Aaron LeClair reviewed the August Operations Summary Reports included in the meeting
packet.
Review/Action – Fees for Service
LeClair explains last year the Fees for Service were increased by 20%-30%. LeClair would like to review this annually and
is recommending no changes at this time. Motion by Goss, seconded by Shaw to approve the recommendation. Motion
carried by voice vote.
Review/Action – 2026 Triathlon fees for service – Appeal request
LeClair received a letter, which is included in the packet, from Sean Ryan, the Race Director for the Door County Triathlon,
requesting a waiver of the invoice for services provided by Emergency Services for the Triathlon on July 11-12, 2026.
LeClair states he had staff dedicated to this event and feels the event should pay for the services rendered. Heim-Peter
makes a motion to deny the request by Sean Ryan to waive the invoice for services provided by Emergency Services for the
Triathlon, seconded by Shaw. Motion carried on voice vote.
FYI – Sign project – Digger’s hotline
Emergency Management Director Saelens provides the history of Digger’s hotline. In 2024 there were 7,600 digger tickets
county wide; in 2025 it increased to 10,800 digger tickets county wide. Diggers Hotline processes nearly one million locate
requests annually across the state.
FYI – Sign project – private locating service – overall project update
Saelens states a couple months ago he reached out to private locating companies and he found Blood Hound Utility
Locators out of Indiana. They do locating services for private and public utilities. Blood Hound will be coming in next week
for 11 days, they are able to do 100-150 locates per day, and our crews will follow to install posts/signs. The cost is just
under $25,000 and will be covered by the budget for the sign project.
Communications
FYI – Monthly Report
Communications Director Brenda Bley reviewed the August Communications Monthly Report. There was a change in
staffing as the new hire that was to start this week has changed their mind so she is at 11 total staff with one open position.
Sustainability Matters to be Considered
Legislative Matters to be Considered
Request for Agenda Items for Next Month’s Meeting
Update on Sign Project; Jail-Based Competency Services in the Door County Jail Agreement.
Next Meeting Date
October 13, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.
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Adjourn
Motion by Shaw, seconded by Goss to adjourn. Time: 10:27 a.m. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted by Diane Franklin, Administrative Assistant
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WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT FEE, FORFEITURE, FINE AND SURCHARGE TABLES
Effective November 1, 2026
Table 1:
Filing fees - cost to file civil actions and other fees of the clerk of circuit court
Table 2:
Civil forfeiture table - fees and surcharges for non-criminal offenses in circuit court
Table 3:
Criminal fine table - fees and surcharges for criminal offenses in circuit court
Table 4:
Surcharge table - description of court fees and surcharges, when they apply, and where the funds go
How to read tables 2 and 3
The left-hand column shows the amount of the base forfeiture or fine to be imposed. The total column shows the base amount plus the
surcharges that apply in every case. The remaining columns show the effect of certain additional surcharges.
In table 2, a forfeiture of $5 results in a total of $174.30. If the offense is also subject to the natural resources surcharge, the final total of $178.05
shows in the appropriate column. In Milwaukee, another $7.50 is added for the Milwaukee special prosecution clerks surcharge.
In table 3, a fine of $10 results in a total of $503.60 for a misdemeanor and $578.60 for a felony. If the offense is also subject to certain
additional surcharges, the amount to be added is shown in the right-hand columns.
Notes to the tables
1.
The summaries and tables are intended as guidance and do not replace the statutes as the source of authority. Court costs and fees
are set out primarily in ch. 814 of the Wisconsin Statutes. The surcharges are listed in 814.75 and 814.76.
2.
When a fine or forfeiture is suspended in whole or in part, the following surcharges are reduced proportionately: commercial fish
protection, consumer protection, environmental, fishing net removal, fishing shelter removal, jail, natural resources, natural resources
restitution, penalty, railroad crossing improvement, snowmobile registration restitution, supplemental food enforcement, truck driver
education, uninsured employer, weapons, wild animal protection, wildlife violator compact.
3.
The following surcharges are imposed for each count: clerk fees, crime lab and drug law enforcement, crime prevention funding board,
domestic abuse program improvement, drug offender diversion, GPS tracking, jail, supplemental food enforcement,
truck driver education, victim-witness, wild animal protection.
4.
If restitution is ordered under
973.20, the court shall order payment of a 10% surcharge on the amount of restitution, 973.06(1)(g),
and a 5% surcharge on the total amount of restitution, costs, attorney fees, fines and surcharges, including the 10%
surcharge, 973.20(11)(a).
5
Certain offenses are subject to fewer costs:
●
For safety belt violations, smoking violations, and disability ID card violations, the clerk's fee is not imposed. The only surcharge is
truck driver education surcharge if applicable.
●
For non-moving traffic violations, the clerk's fee
is
imposed. The only surcharges are court support services and justice information.
●
For failure to carry proof of insurance under 344.62(2), no clerk's fee or surcharges are imposed.
●
For smoking offenses, the only surcharges are justice information and court support services.
6.
Electronically filed cases are subject to a fee of $35 per case per party, $70 for attorney-mediators.
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WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT FEE, FORFEITURE, FINE AND SURCHARGE TABLES
Effective November 1, 2026
TYPE OF ACTION
TOTAL FEE*
CASE CLASS
COMMENTS
Appeal
from municipal court
on the record or by certiorari, 814.61(8)(am)1.
$206.00
e
30601
$101 filing fee, $81 CSS, $24 JINFO
new trial, 814.61(8)(am)2.
$215.00
e
30601
$110 filing fee, $81 CSS, $24 JINFO
from administrative decision
on the record or by certiorari, 814.61(8)(am)1.
$206.00
e
30607
$101 filing fee, $81 CSS, $24 JINFO
new trial, 814.61(8)(am)2.
$215.00
e
30607
$110 filing fee, $81 CSS, $24 JINFO
from circuit court to court of appeals - civil appeal
transmittal fee retained by circuit court, 814.61(9)
$42+
$42 plus postage
filing fee forwarded to appellate court, 809.25(2)(a)1., 814.64
$195
no filing fee for state agencies
workers comp and unemployment appeals, ch. 102.26(1),
0
30607
no fee, see OAG 34-87
108.09(7)
Arbitration
appointment of arbitrator, 788.04(2)(a)
0
compel, confirm, modify, vacate arbitrators award, 814.61(1)
$235.00
e
30703
$130 filing fee, $81 CSS, $24 JINFO
arbitration re purchase of real property, 799.01(1)(cm), 814.62(3)
$124.00
e
31006
$39 filing fee, $61 CSS, $24 JINFO
Certificates
issuing certificate, execution, commission, writ not
$14
commencing an action, 814.61(5)(am)
certifying copies, 814.61(5)(am), 814.61(10)(a), OAG 4-84
14+
$14 to certify the document, plus $1.25 per page
includes attestation & comparison
to copy
certifying & transmitting documents, 814.61(9)
$42+
$42 plus postage
includes appeals, changes of venue, foreign judgments
CSS = court support services surcharge, 814.85: $61 for claims $10,000 or less, $202 for claims over $10,000, $81 for claims other than money judgments.
*
JINFO = justice information surcharge, 814.86(1) & (1m): $24; for fees that include the JINFO, add $7.50 in Milwaukee.
e
For electronically filed cases, add $35 per case per party unless exemptions apply; $70 for attorney-mediators.
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WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT FEE, FORFEITURE, FINE AND SURCHARGE TABLES
Effective November 1, 2026
TYPE OF ACTION
TOTAL FEE*
CASE CLASS
COMMENTS
Civil action
claim for money judgment greater than $10,000, 814.61(1)(a)
$356.00
e
30100-08
$130 filing fee, $202 CSS, $24 JINFO
30301, 03, 04
includes foreclosure
30201, 30404
30405
cross-claim
$0
personal injury or tort claim $5000 or less, 799.01(1)(cr),
$124.00
e
open as Small Claims (SC); $39 filing fee, $61 CSS, $24 JINFO
814.61(1)(a) - open as small claims, not civil
money judgments include personal injury/property damage
even if amount not specified, 802.02(1m)
personal injury or tort claim greater than $5000 up to
$215.00
e
30100-08
open as Civil (CV); $130 filing fee, $61 CSS, $24 JINFO
$10,000, 814.61(1)(a)
30201
personal injury or tort claim greater than $10,000, 814.61(1)(a)
$356.00
e
30100-08
open as Civil (CV); $130 filing fee, $202 CSS, $24 JINFO
30201
taxing authority: permissive use of civil procedures for claims
$215.00
e
30301
$130 filing fee, $61 CSS, $24 JINFO
$10,000 or less, 799.01(2), 814.85(1)
or small claims fees: $39 filing fee, $61 CSS, $24 JINFO
no money judgment, 814.61(1)(a)
$235.00
e
30203
$130 filing fee, $81 CSS, $24 JINFO
includes name change, declaratory judgment, mandamus,
30405
habeas corpus, minor settlements, vital statistics amendments
30701-08
after one year and delayed registrations
30950-56
petition for writ of certiorari, 814.61(8)(am)1., 801.02(5)
$206.00
30955
if petitioner requests review of administrative decision,
treat as administrative appeal above
petition to require DNA sample, 165.76(6), 814.61(1)(c)7.
$0
30957
motion costs, 814.07
$0-$300
amount set in discretion of court, see OAG 1-00
motion to intervene, 803.09
$0
jury fee, 814.61(4)
$102-204
$17 per juror requested
third-party complaint
claim $5000 or less, 814.61(3), 799.01(1)(cr), open as small claims
$165.00
e
open as SC; $80 filing fee, 61 CSS, $24 JINFO, 1 fee/action
claim over $5000 up to $10,000, 814.61(3), 799.01(1)(cr)
$165.00
e
open as CV; $80 filing fee, $61 CSS, $24 JINFO, 1 fee/action
claim over $10,000, 814.61(3), 799.01(1)(cr)
$306.00
e
open as CV; $80 filing fee, $202 CSS, $24 JINFO, 1 fee/action
no money judgment
$185.00
e
$80 filing fee, $81 CSS, $24 JINFO
Condemnation appeals
on the record or by certiorari, 814.61(8)(am)1., 32.61
$206.00
e
30402
$101 filing fee, $81 CSS, $24 JINFO
new trial, 814.61(8)(am)2.
$215.00
e
30402
$110 filing fee, $81 CSS, $24 JINFO
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WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT FEE, FORFEITURE, FINE AND SURCHARGE TABLES
Effective November 1, 2026
TYPE OF ACTION
TOTAL FEE*
CASE CLASS
COMMENTS
Contempt proceedings
for deposits in contempt proceedings under ch. 785
disbursement surcharge per deposit, 814.61(12)(c), 818.12
$25
fee deducted from deposit
Copies
regular copies and reports (Clerk of Court), 814.61(10)(a)
$1.25
$1.25 per page for clerks of court
certified copies (Clerk of Court), 814.61(5)(am), 814.61(10)(a),
$14+
$14 to certify the document, plus $1.25 per page to copy
OAG 4-84
- includes attestation and comparison
regular copies and reports (Register in Probate), 814.66(1)(h)1.
$1.00
$1.00 per page for registers in probate
certified copies (Register in Probate), 814.66(1)(g)
$10+
$10 to certify the document, plus $1.00 per page to copy
- includes attestation and comparison
for public defender, 814.61(10)(b), 814.66(1)(h)2.
actual, direct & necessary costs
for Secretary of State, Treasurer, Attorney General/DOJ, 19.25
$0
no fee for these three state offices
regarding veteran's benefits, state or federal agency, 59.535
$0
for Dept. of Public Instruction, 973.135
$0
no fee for copy of complaint & judgment of conviction
against a teacher
mandatory forms
$0
no fee for single copies of blank mandatory forms; may
be a fee for forms packets with local instructions
Docketing
docket judgment, transcript of judgment, lien, warrant,
$14
collect both docketing fee & transcript of judgment fee
award, satisfaction, assignment, 814.61(5)(am)
if applicable; does not apply to municipal court judgments
(see s. 814.61(5)(bm))
transcript of judgment, non-payment of public defender fees
$0
s. 977.076(1)
E-filing fee
for each case electronically filed, $35 per party and
$35 / $70
applicable in civil, small claims, family, paternity, criminal,
$70 for attorney-mediators, 758.19(4m), 801.18(7)
forfeiture, and probate cases
no fee for Wisconsin state & local governmental units; no fee
if motion for waiver of costs & fees granted under 814.29(1)
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WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT FEE, FORFEITURE, FINE AND SURCHARGE TABLES
Effective November 1, 2026
TYPE OF ACTION
TOTAL FEE*
CASE CLASS
COMMENTS
Family action
commence action, 814.61(1)(a) & (b)
40101, 40201
divorce, annulment, legal separation,
40503, 40803
acknowledgment of paternity
with no request for support or maintenance
$273.00
e
$130 filing fee, $81 CSS, $24 JINFO, $38 family court
counseling services (FCCS) fee under 767.405, 814.61(1)(b)
with request for support or maintenance
$293.00
e
$20 fee for parties not receiving public assistance 814.61(13)
action by child support agency, 814.61(1)(c)1.
$293.00
e
fee waived only for paternity cases and ch. 769
third-party petition for title to property
$0
no fee if third party requests declaratory judgment
enforce legal custody, physical placement, or visitation order
$0
40601
no fee for enforcement motions, 767.471(3)(e), 785.03
in existing family action before judgment
$0
no fee for motion in existing family action
new action under ch. 767
$273.00
e
$130 filing fee, $38 FCCS, $81 CSS, $24 JINFO
post-judgment motion, 814.61(7)(a)
$45
grandparent or stepparent visitation
in existing family action before judgment, 767.43
$0
no fee for motion in existing family action
new grandparent visitation action under ch. 767
$273.00
e
40803
$130 filing fee, $38 FCCS, $81 CSS, $24 JINFO
post-judgment motion, 814.61(7)(a)
$45
No fee if stipulated, 814.61(7)(a)
in new or pending guardianship, 48.9795(12), 814.61(13m)
$72
50305
mediation fee, 814.615(1)(a)1. & 2.
$285
$285 or local fee, first session free, under 767.405(5)
out of county orders
$14 to file transcript of judgment; regular fees apply to
file out-of-county judgment, 767.281, 814.61(5)(am)
$14
later motions; no fee for protective orders
out of state orders
child support UIFSA action, 814.61(1)(c)2., 769.313
$0
no fee to register & enforce out-of-state support orders
out-of-state divorce judgment, 814.61(6), 806.24
$42
foreign judgment filing fee; regular fees apply to later mtns
out-of-state custody judgment under UCCJEA, ch. 822,
$42
$42 to file foreign judgment; regular fees apply to
814.61(6), 822.35(2)(a)
later motions
out-of-state protective order
$0
no fee for protective orders, s. 813.128(3g)(a)1.
parental consent to minor's abortion, waiver of, 48.257(6)
$0
no fee
paternity
commence action by private party, 814.61(1)(a)
$273.00
e
40501
$130 filing fee, $38 FCCS, $81 CSS, $24 JINFO
with request for support, 814.61(13)
$293.00
e
$20 fee for parties not on public assistance, 814.61(13)
action by state, ch. support agency, GAL, 814.61(1)(c)
$0
no fee, including voluntary acknowledgment of paternity
voluntary acknowledgment of paternity by private party, 767.805
$273.00
e
40503
open as a family case
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WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT FEE, FORFEITURE, FINE AND SURCHARGE TABLES
Effective November 1, 2026
TYPE OF ACTION
TOTAL FEE*
CASE CLASS
COMMENTS
Family action, continued
revision of judgment
legal custody or physical placement, 814.61(7)(b)
$80
40601
revisions under 767.451, 767.481
judgments other than custody or placement, 814.61(7)(a)
$45
includes revision of child support under 767.59
by stipulation, 814.61(7)(a)
$0
no fee
paternity, 814.61(7)(c)
$0
no motion fee for child support agency, state, GAL, or
court-appointed attorney under 767.407(1)(c)1.&2; or Ch. 769
study re legal custody & physical placement, 814.615(1)(a)3.
$460
$460 or local fee for study under 767.405(14)
support or maintenance, 767.501, 767.56, 767.57
$0
40402
no fee for support/maint. with no request divorce/paternity
Foreclosure
under ch. 846
$356.00
e
30404
$130 filing fee, $202 CSS, $24 JINFO
Forfeiture, complex
action for environmental damage, consumer protection, or
$0
30109
open as CX case with no fee; civil procedures apply;
other significant violation of the public interest
forfeiture schedule available
Forfeiture of property
action to seize vehicle, drugs, or other property used in
$0
no filing fee
crime under 973.075-077, 961.55-.56, 814.61(1)(c)3.
Garnishment
amount greater than $10,000, 814.62(1), ch. 812
$262.00
e
30302
per debtor: $36 filing fee, $202 CSS, $24 JINFO
amount $10,000 or less, 814.62(1), ch. 812
$121.00
e
31005
per debtor: $36 filing fee, $61 CSS, $24 JINFO
garnishment of restitution, 814.62(1)
$0.00
no fee for garnishment of restitution
Judgments & liens
file foreign judgment (FJ), 814.61(6), 806.24
$42
from other states, tribal courts, federal outside WI
file foreign protective order, 814.61(1)(c)(d), 42 USC 3796gg-5
$0
file transcript of judgment (TJ), 814.61(5)(am), 806.12 - 806.17
$14
judgments from other WI circuit courts, WI appellate,
own-county municipal, WI federal
issue transcript from judgment & lien docket, 814.61(5)(am)
$14
docket judgment, FJ, TJ, lien, warrant, satisfaction, writ,
$14
no fee to file protective orders
execution, assignment, 814.61(5)(am)
collect both FJ/TJ filing fee & docketing fee if applicable
Note:
no fee for entry of judgments from municipal court
into the judgment and lien docket, 814.61(5)(bm)
reopen default judgment, 814.07, 345.37(1)(b)
$0 - $300
amount set in discretion of court, see OAG 1-00
Juvenile
adoption, 814.61(1)(c)4.
$0
no fee
terminate parental rights, 814.61(1)(c)4.
$0
no fee
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WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT FEE, FORFEITURE, FINE AND SURCHARGE TABLES
Effective November 1, 2026
TYPE OF ACTION
TOTAL FEE*
CASE CLASS
COMMENTS
Minor settlements
petition to approve minor settlement, 807.10
$235.00
e
30203
$130 filing fee, $81 CSS, $24 JINFO
receive, handle, or deposit funds, 807.10(3), 814.61(12)(a)1.
$35
greater of $35 or .5% of funds deposited with clerk
withdraw funds, per transaction, 814.61(12)(a)1.
$35
$35 per transaction
Name change
file name change, 786.36-37
$235.00
e
30708
$130 filing fee, $81 CSS, $24 JINFO
name change in paternity action, new
767.89(3m)
0
name change may be part of paternity action
Occupational drivers license petition
Note: the DMV license issuance fee is $10 under 343.21(1)(n)
file petition, 343.10(4), 351.07(1g), 814.61(14)
$83
30607
for a total of $93 for an occupational license
Probate
$36 min. or
Note: inventory fees are not paid when the case is filed, but
inventory fee, 814.66(1)(a)2.
0.2% of value
when the inventory is filed.
over $18,500
inventory fee in minor guardianship of the estate or
$36 min. or
50304
(eFiling fee applies to probate cases)
adult guardianship of the estate, 814.66(1)(b)2.
0.2% of value
50301
over $50,000
Receiving & disbursing money
receive trust fund, handle or deposit money under 757.25 or
$35+
greater of $35 or .5% of funds deposited with clerk
807.10(3), 814.61(12)(a)1.
includes general deposits, minor settlements,
trust funds, small estates, conservator accounts
receive or deposit money under 54.12(1)(a), 814.66(1)(n)
$16+
greater of $16 or .5% of funds deposited with register in probate
withdraw funds, per transaction, 814.61(12)(a)1.,
$35 or $16
$35 per transaction, $16 per transaction (register in probate)
814.66(1)(n)
contempt proceedings, deposits, 814.61(12)
(c)
$25
$25 per transaction
Searches
search file or record to locate any one action, 814.61(11)
$14
per action, when no case number is provided
Small claims
commence action $10,000 or less, 814.62(3)(a), 799.01
$124.00
e
31001-04
$39 filing fee, $61 CSS, $24 JINFO; includes evictions,
- except tort/personal injury
31006
replevin, arbitration, forfeitures, actions $10,000 or less
Consolidated claim of multiple creditors = single action
commence action $5000 or less - tort/personal injury, 799.01(1)(cr)
$124.00
e
31010
$39 filing fee, $61 CSS, $24 JINFO
cross-claim or counterclaim over $10,000, 814.62(3)(b)
$176.00
e
$91 filing fee, $61 CSS, $24 JINFO
third-party complaint $5000 or less, 814.61(3), 799.01(1)(cr)
$165.00
e
$80 filing fee, $61 CSS, $24 JINFO
demand for jury trial, 814.62(3)(e), 814.61(4)
$193.00
$91 for jury demand, plus jury fee of $102
service by mail, 814.62(4)
$7+
$7 per defendant, plus postage if sent by certified mail
Subpoena
out of state subpoena to depose WI resident, 887.24(4)
$0
in-state subpoena, 885.01(1)
$0
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WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT FEE, FORFEITURE, FINE AND SURCHARGE TABLES
Effective November 1, 2026
TYPE OF ACTION
TOTAL FEE*
CASE CLASS
COMMENTS
Tax liens and tax warrants
tax liens, receiving, filing and indexing of tax liens, 75.521(4)
$3
tax liens filed with clerk under 75.521
tax warrants, filing and docketing, 814.61(5)(am), 806.11
$14
tax warrants issued under ch. 70-77
satisfaction, voidance or withdrawal, 814.61(5)(am), 71.91(5)(g)
$14
Temporary restraining orders & injunctions
domestic abuse, child abuse, individual at risk
$0
30709, 30710,
no fee; may collect fee from respondent if convicted
813.12, .122, .123, 814.61(1)(d)
30713
of violating TRO
harassment
if petition alleges stalking, sexual assault, physical
$0
30711
no fee; may collect fee from respondent if convicted of
violence, impaired physical condition, or threats; 813.125,
violating TRO
814.61(1)(e)
without allegations above, 814.61(1)
$235.00
e
$130 filing fee, $81 CSS, $24 JINFO
combined actions, 813.127, 814.61(1)(d)
$0
30712
no fee; may collect fee from respondent if convicted of
violating TRO
file foreign or out-of-county protective order
$0
other injunctions & restraining orders
$235.00
e
30704
file as civil actions ($130 filing fee, $81 CSS, $24 JINFO)
Third party complaint
claim $5000 or less, 814.61(3), 799.01(1)(cr) - open as small claims
$165.00
e
open as SC; $80 filing fee, $61 CSS, $24 JINFO, 1 fee/action
claim over $5000 up to $10,000, 814.61(3), 799.01(1)(cr)
$165.00
e
open as CV; $80 filing fee, $61 CSS, $24 JINFO, 1 fee/action
claim over $10,000, 814.61(3), 799.01(1)(cr)
$306.00
e
open as CV; $80 filing fee, $202 CSS, $24 JINFO, 1 fee/action
no money judgment requested
$185.00
e
$80 filing fee, $81 CSS, $24 JINFO
Transcript from judgment docket
issue or file transcript, 814.61(5)(am)
$14
collect both TJ fee and docketing fee if applicable
Transmit documents
certify & transmit documents on appeal, writ, change of
$42+
$42 plus postage
venue, real estate judgments,
out-of-state judgments, 814.61(9)
Trusts
petition to commence judicial proceedings under ch.701; 814.66(1)(o)
$258.00
e
50201, 50202
open as PR
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WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT FEE, FORFEITURE, FINE AND SURCHARGE TABLES
Effective November 1, 2026
TYPE OF ACTION
TOTAL FEE*
CASE CLASS
COMMENTS
Venue, change of
civil, receiving court, 814.61(2)
$130
fee equal to original filing fee, payable by the party that
necessitated the change of venue, no CSS or JINFO
transmittal fee, sending court, 814.61(9)
$42+
$42 for transmittal of documents, plus postage
small claims, receiving court, 814.61(2)
$39
family, receiving court, 814.61(1)(b), (2)
$168
$130 filing fee, $38 family court counseling surcharge
family, receiving court, with request for support or maintenance
$188
$130 filing fee, $38 family court counseling surcharge,
$20 under 814.61(13)
discretionary, 801.52, 814.61(2)
$0
no fee
Vital statistics
amendments after one year and delayed regisration
$235.00
e
30708
$130 filing fee, $81 CSS, $24 JINFO
name, sex change, birth record, death, marriage,
surrogate mother
NOTE: DHS charges a $10 fee for filing an order amendment,
$20 for certified copy, $3/copy for additional copies, 69.22
Wage claim action
claim against employer for unpaid wages, 109.03(6),
Varies
DA may choose to file as small claims, civil or criminal action.
109.11(2) and (3)
For small claims or civil, regular filing fee applies to both
individuals and DA.
Wage earner action
voluntary debt proceeding, 128.21, 814.62(2)
$47.00
31007
$23 filing fee, $24 JINFO
Warrants
tax warrants and liens,
see
tax liens
warrants issued under ch. 70-77
warrants for failure to pay, failure to appear
$0
no clerk's fee; sheriff's fees provided under 814.70
satisfaction, voidance or withdrawal, 814.61(5)(am), 71.91(5)(g)
$14
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13 of 45
WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT FEE, FORFEITURE, FINE AND SURCHARGE TABLES
Effective November 1, 2026
Clerk's
Penalty
Jail
Crime Lab
Court
Justice
Driver Imp,
Domestic
Fee
Surcharge
Surch
& Drug
Support
Info*
Safe Ride
Abuse
FORF
$40
26%
$10/1%
$13
$81
$24
TOTAL
+ $610
+ $100
MIS + 67
FEL + 92
75% Forf.
TOTAL
20% Forf.
TOTAL
0
40
0.00
0
0
$81
$24
145.00
755.00
245.00
212.00
237.00
0
145.00
0
145.00
5
40
1.30
10
13
81
24
174.30
784.30
274.30
241.30
266.30
3.75
178.05
1.00
175.30
10
40
2.60
10
13
81
24
180.60
790.60
280.60
247.60
272.60
7.50
188.10
2.00
182.60
15
40
3.90
10
13
81
24
186.90
796.90
286.90
253.90
278.90
11.25
198.15
3.00
189.90
20
40
5.20
10
13
81
24
193.20
803.20
293.20
260.20
285.20
15.00
208.20
4.00
197.20
25
40
6.50
10
13
81
24
199.50
809.50
299.50
266.50
291.50
18.75
218.25
5.00
204.50
30
40
7.80
10
13
81
24
205.80
815.80
305.80
272.80
297.80
22.50
228.30
6.00
211.80
35
40
9.10
10
13
81
24
212.10
822.10
312.10
279.10
304.10
26.25
238.35
7.00
219.10
40
40
10.40
10
13
81
24
218.40
828.40
318.40
285.40
310.40
30.00
248.40
8.00
226.40
45
40
11.70
10
13
81
24
224.70
834.70
324.70
291.70
316.70
33.75
258.45
9.00
233.70
50
40
13.00
10
13
81
24
231.00
841.00
331.00
298.00
323.00
37.50
268.50
10.00
241.00
55
40
14.30
10
13
81
24
237.30
847.30
337.30
304.30
329.30
41.25
278.55
11.00
248.30
60
40
15.60
10
13
81
24
243.60
853.60
343.60
310.60
335.60
45.00
288.60
12.00
255.60
65
40
16.90
10
13
81
24
249.90
859.90
349.90
316.90
341.90
48.75
298.65
13.00
262.90
70
40
18.20
10
13
81
24
256.20
866.20
356.20
323.20
348.20
52.50
308.70
14.00
270.20
75
40
19.50
10
13
81
24
262.50
872.50
362.50
329.50
354.50
56.25
318.75
15.00
277.50
80
40
20.80
10
13
81
24
268.80
878.80
368.80
335.80
360.80
60.00
328.80
16.00
284.80
85
40
22.10
10
13
81
24
275.10
885.10
375.10
342.10
367.10
63.75
338.85
17.00
292.10
90
40
23.40
10
13
81
24
281.40
891.40
381.40
348.40
373.40
67.50
348.90
18.00
299.40
95
40
24.70
10
13
81
24
287.70
897.70
387.70
354.70
379.70
71.25
358.95
19.00
306.70
100
40
26.00
10
13
81
24
294.00
904.00
394.00
361.00
386.00
75.00
369.00
20.00
314.00
125
40
32.50
10
13
81
24
325.50
935.50
425.50
392.50
417.50
93.75
419.25
25.00
350.50
150
40
39.00
10
13
81
24
357.00
967.00
457.00
424.00
449.00
112.50
469.50
30.00
387.00
175
40
45.50
10
13
81
24
388.50
998.50
488.50
455.50
480.50
131.25
519.75
35.00
423.50
200
40
52.00
10
13
81
24
420.00
1030.00
520.00
487.00
512.00
150.00
570.00
40.00
460.00
225
40
58.50
10
13
81
24
451.50
1061.50
551.50
518.50
543.50
168.75
620.25
45.00
496.50
*Milwaukee County only - collect $31.50
**Victim-Witness Surcharge applicable if the original criminal complaint charged a crime that was later amended to a forfeiture.
TOTAL WITH APPLICABLE SURCHARGE AMOUNTS
Victim-Witness
Natural Resources,
Environmental
if amended**
Unins. Empl, Weapons
Surcharge
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14 of 45
WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT FEE, FORFEITURE, FINE AND SURCHARGE TABLES
Effective November 1, 2026
Clerk's
Penalty
Jail
Crime Lab
Court
Justice
Driver Imp,
Domestic
Fee
Surcharge
Surch
& Drug
Support
Info*
Safe Ride
Abuse
FORF
$40
26%
$10/1%
$13
$81
$24
TOTAL
+ $610
+ $100
MIS
FEL
75% Forf.
TOTAL
20% Forf.
TOTAL
250
40
65.00
10
13
81
24
483.00
1093.00
583.00
550.00
575.00
187.50
670.50
50.00
533.00
275
40
71.50
10
13
81
24
514.50
1124.50
614.50
581.50
606.50
206.25
720.75
55.00
569.50
300
40
78.00
10
13
81
24
546.00
1156.00
646.00
613.00
638.00
225.00
771.00
60.00
606.00
350
40
91.00
10
13
81
24
609.00
1219.00
709.00
676.00
701.00
262.50
871.50
70.00
679.00
400
40
104.00
10
13
81
24
672.00
1282.00
772.00
739.00
764.00
300.00
972.00
80.00
752.00
450
40
117.00
10
13
81
24
735.00
1345.00
835.00
802.00
827.00
337.50
1072.50
90.00
825.00
500
40
130.00
10
13
81
24
798.00
1408.00
898.00
865.00
890.00
375.00
1173.00
100.00
898.00
550
40
143.00
10
13
81
24
861.00
1471.00
961.00
928.00
953.00
412.50
1273.50
110.00
971.00
600
40
156.00
10
13
81
24
924.00
1534.00
1024.00
991.00
1016.00
450.00
1374.00
120.00
1044.00
650
40
169.00
10
13
81
24
987.00
1597.00
1087.00
1054.00
1079.00
487.50
1474.50
130.00
1117.00
700
40
182.00
10
13
81
24
1050.00
1660.00
1150.00
1117.00
1142.00
525.00
1575.00
140.00
1190.00
750
40
195.00
10
13
81
24
1113.00
1723.00
1213.00
1180.00
1205.00
562.50
1675.50
150.00
1263.00
800
40
208.00
10
13
81
24
1176.00
1786.00
1276.00
1243.00
1268.00
600.00
1776.00
160.00
1336.00
850
40
221.00
10
13
81
24
1239.00
1849.00
1339.00
1306.00
1331.00
637.50
1876.50
170.00
1409.00
900
40
234.00
10
13
81
24
1302.00
1912.00
1402.00
1369.00
1394.00
675.00
1977.00
180.00
1482.00
1000
40
260.00
10
13
81
24
1428.00
2038.00
1528.00
1495.00
1520.00
750.00
2178.00
200.00
1628.00
1100
40
286.00
11
13
81
24
1555.00
2165.00
1655.00
1622.00
1647.00
825.00
2380.00
220.00
1775.00
1200
40
312.00
12
13
81
24
1682.00
2292.00
1782.00
1749.00
1774.00
900.00
2582.00
240.00
1922.00
1300
40
338.00
13
13
81
24
1809.00
2419.00
1909.00
1876.00
1901.00
975.00
2784.00
260.00
2069.00
1400
40
364.00
14
13
81
24
1936.00
2546.00
2036.00
2003.00
2028.00
1050.00
2986.00
280.00
2216.00
1500
40
390.00
15
13
81
24
2063.00
2673.00
2163.00
2130.00
2155.00
1125.00
3188.00
300.00
2363.00
1600
40
416.00
16
13
81
24
2190.00
2800.00
2290.00
2257.00
2282.00
1200.00
3390.00
320.00
2510.00
1700
40
442.00
17
13
81
24
2317.00
2927.00
2417.00
2384.00
2409.00
1275.00
3592.00
340.00
2657.00
1800
40
468.00
18
13
81
24
2444.00
3054.00
2544.00
2511.00
2536.00
1350.00
3794.00
360.00
2804.00
1900
40
494.00
19
13
81
24
2571.00
3181.00
2671.00
2638.00
2663.00
1425.00
3996.00
380.00
2951.00
2000
40
520.00
20
13
81
24
2698.00
3308.00
2798.00
2765.00
2790.00
1500.00
4198.00
400.00
3098.00
*Milwaukee County only - collect $31.50
**Victim-Witness Surcharge applicable if the original criminal complaint charged a crime that was later amended to a forfeiture.
TOTAL WITH APPLICABLE SURCHARGE AMOUNTS
Victim-Witness
Natural Resources,
Environmental
if amended**
Unins. Empl, Weapons
Surcharge
2
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Table 2
15 of 45
WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT FEE, FORFEITURE, FINE AND SURCHARGE TABLES
Effective November 1, 2026
Clerk's
Penalty
Jail
Crime Lab
Crime
Driver Imp,
Drug
Drug
Domestic
Nat Res, Unins.
Environmental
Fee
Surcharge
Surch
& Drug
TOTAL
Prev.
Safe Ride
Abuse
Diversion
Abuse
Empl, Weapons
Surcharge
FINE
$201
26%
$10/1%
$13
MIS
FEL
MIS
FEL
MIS
FEL
$20***
$610
75% (F+PEN)
$10
$100
75% Fine
20% Fine
0
$201
0%
0
13
67
92
200
250
481.00
556.00
20
610
0.00
10
100
0.00
0.00
10
201
2.60
10
13
67
92
200
250
503.60
578.60
20
610
9.45
10
100
7.50
2.00
25
201
6.50
10
13
67
92
200
250
522.50
597.50
20
610
23.63
10
100
18.75
5.00
50
201
13.00
10
13
67
92
200
250
554.00
629.00
20
610
47.25
10
100
37.50
10.00
75
201
19.50
10
13
67
92
200
250
585.50
660.50
20
610
70.88
10
100
56.25
15.00
100
201
26.00
10
13
67
92
200
250
617.00
692.00
20
610
94.50
10
100
75.00
20.00
150
201
39.00
10
13
67
92
200
250
680.00
755.00
20
610
141.75
10
100
112.50
30.00
200
201
52.00
10
13
67
92
200
250
743.00
818.00
20
610
189.00
10
100
150.00
40.00
250
201
65.00
10
13
67
92
200
250
806.00
881.00
20
610
236.25
10
100
187.50
50.00
300
201
78.00
10
13
67
92
200
250
869.00
944.00
20
610
283.50
10
100
225.00
60.00
350
201
91.00
10
13
67
92
200
250
932.00
1007.00
20
610
330.75
10
100
262.50
70.00
400
201
104.00
10
13
67
92
200
250
995.00
1070.00
20
610
378.00
10
100
300.00
80.00
450
201
117.00
10
13
67
92
200
250
1058.00
1133.00
20
610
425.25
10
100
337.50
90.00
500
201
130.00
10
13
67
92
200
250
1121.00
1196.00
20
610
472.50
10
100
375.00
100.00
550
201
143.00
10
13
67
92
200
250
1184.00
1259.00
20
610
519.75
10
100
412.50
110.00
600
201
156.00
10
13
67
92
200
250
1247.00
1322.00
20
610
567.00
10
100
450.00
120.00
650
201
169.00
10
13
67
92
200
250
1310.00
1385.00
20
610
614.25
10
100
487.50
130.00
700
201
182.00
10
13
67
92
200
250
1373.00
1448.00
20
610
661.50
10
100
525.00
140.00
750
201
195.00
10
13
67
92
200
250
1436.00
1511.00
20
610
708.75
10
100
562.50
150.00
800
201
208.00
10
13
67
92
200
250
1499.00
1574.00
20
610
756.00
10
100
600.00
160.00
900
201
234.00
10
13
67
92
200
250
1625.00
1700.00
20
610
850.50
10
100
675.00
180.00
1000
201
260.00
10
13
67
92
200
250
1751.00
1826.00
20
610
945.00
10
100
750.00
200.00
1100
201
286.00
11
13
67
92
200
250
1878.00
1953.00
20
610
1039.50
10
100
825.00
220.00
1200
201
312.00
12
13
67
92
200
250
2005.00
2080.00
20
610
1134.00
10
100
900.00
240.00
1300
201
338.00
13
13
67
92
200
250
2132.00
2207.00
20
610
1228.50
10
100
975.00
260.00
1400
201
364.00
14
13
67
92
200
250
2259.00
2334.00
20
610
1323.00
10
100
1050.00
280.00
1500
201
390.00
15
13
67
92
200
250
2386.00
2461.00
20
610
1417.50
10
100
1125.00
300.00
1600
201
416.00
16
13
67
92
200
250
2513.00
2588.00
20
610
1512.00
10
100
1200.00
320.00
1700
201
442.00
17
13
67
92
200
250
2640.00
2715.00
20
610
1606.50
10
100
1275.00
340.00
1800
201
468.00
18
13
67
92
200
250
2767.00
2842.00
20
610
1701.00
10
100
1350.00
360.00
1900
201
494.00
19
13
67
92
200
250
2894.00
2969.00
20
610
1795.50
10
100
1425.00
380.00
2000
201
520.00
20
13
67
92
200
250
3021.00
3096.00
20
610
1890.00
10
100
1500.00
400.00
***The Crime Prevention Funding Board Surcharge is applicable in some counties as provided by Wis. Stat. 59.54(28).
ADD APPLICABLE SURCHARGE AMOUNTS TO TOTAL
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Witness
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Effective November 1, 2026
Clerk's
Penalty
Jail
Crime Lab
Crime
Driver Imp,
Drug
Drug
Domestic
Nat Res, Unins.
Environmental
Fee
Surcharge
Surch
& Drug
TOTAL
Prev.
Safe Ride
Abuse
Diversion
Abuse
Empl, Weapons
Surcharge
FINE
$201
26%
$10/1%
$13
MIS
FEL
MIS
FEL
MIS
FEL
$20***
$610
75% (F+PEN)
$10
$100
75% Fine
20% Fine
2250
201
585.00
22.50
13
67
92
200
250
3338.50
3413.50
20
610
2126.25
10
100
1687.50
450.00
2500
201
650.00
25
13
67
92
200
250
3656.00
3731.00
20
610
2362.50
10
100
1875.00
500.00
2750
201
715.00
27.50
13
67
92
200
250
3973.50
4048.50
20
610
2598.75
10
100
2062.50
550.00
3000
201
780.00
30
13
67
92
200
250
4291.00
4366.00
20
610
2835.00
10
100
2250.00
600.00
3250
201
845.00
32.50
13
67
92
200
250
4608.50
4683.50
20
610
3071.25
10
100
2437.50
650.00
3500
201
910.00
35
13
67
92
200
250
4926.00
5001.00
20
610
3307.50
10
100
2625.00
700.00
3750
201
975.00
37.50
13
67
92
200
250
5243.50
5318.50
20
610
3543.75
10
100
2812.50
750.00
4000
201
1040.00
40
13
67
92
200
250
5561.00
5636.00
20
610
3780.00
10
100
3000.00
800.00
4250
201
1105.00
42.50
13
67
92
200
250
5878.50
5953.50
20
610
4016.25
10
100
3187.50
850.00
4500
201
1170.00
45
13
67
92
200
250
6196.00
6271.00
20
610
4252.50
10
100
3375.00
900.00
4750
201
1235.00
47.50
13
67
92
200
250
6513.50
6588.50
20
610
4488.75
10
100
3562.50
950.00
5000
201
1300.00
50
13
67
92
200
250
6831.00
6906.00
20
610
4725.00
10
100
3750.00
1000.00
***The Crime Prevention Funding Board Surcharge is applicable in some counties as provided by Wis. Stat. 59.54(28).
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DNA
Witness
Analysis
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WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT FEE, FORFEITURE, FINE AND SURCHARGE TABLES
Effective November 1, 2026
Bisphenol A Enforcement
100.335(7)
50% of fine
-if a court imposes a fine or forfeiture under 100.335, sale or manufacture of children's containers
Surcharge
or forfeiture
containing BPA, the court shall impose a surcharge equal to 50% of the fine or forfeiture.
(BPAS)
Distribution of funds: 100% to Dept of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection to fund
enforcement of BPA prohibitions.
Blood Withdrawal Cost
973.06(1)(j),
amt. varies
-if a defendant is convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated under 23.43(4c), 233.335(12)(a) or
(BTCC, BTCM, BTST,
814.63(3m)
based on
(b), 30.681, 114.09, 346.63, 350.101, 940.09(1) or 940.25, any cost paid by law enforcement for
BTDNR, BTUW)
actual cost
withdrawal of defendant's blood shall be placed on defendant.
Distribution of funds: 100% to the law enforcement agency paying for the withdrawal.
Child Pornography Surcharge
973.042
$500
-if a court imposes a sentence or places a person on probation for a crime under 948.05 or
(CHPRN)
per image
948.12, the court shall impose a child pornography surcharge for each image or each copy
or copy
of an image associated with the crime.
Distribution of funds: 100% to the Dept of Justice for investigations of sexual assaults
against children and grants for sexual assault victim services.
Clerk Fee, Civil forfeiture
814.63(1)(b)
$40
-applies to most forfeitures; the clerk shall collect a fee to be paid when judgment is entered
(CCFP)
814.63(1)(c)
per count
-does not apply to smoking violations under 101.123(2) or (2m), safety belt violations under
347.48(2m), disability ID card violations under 343.51(1m)(b), or failure to carry proof of
insurance under 344.62(2)
Distribution of funds: $22.50 to county; $17.50 to state general fund.
Clerk Fee, Criminal
814.60(1)
$201
-applies to all criminal actions; the clerk shall collect the fee when judgment is entered
(CCFP)
per count
Distribution of funds: 35% county, 65% state.
Commercial Fish Protection
29.984
amt. varies
-if a court imposes a forfeiture under 29.971 for unlawful acts involving Great Lakes fish in
Surcharge
based on
violation of 29.503, 29.514, or 29.519, the court may impose a commercial fish protection
(CFISH)
value of fish
surcharge equal to the value of any commercial fish taken. For a fine imposed, the
surcharge shall be an amount equal to 3 times the value of the fish.
Distribution of funds: 100% to Dept of Nat Resources for research on Great Lakes fish.
Consumer Protection
100.261
25%
-applies to violations of ch. 98 (weights and measures), ch. 100 (marketing and trade
Surcharge
of fine or
practices), and related ordinances and administrative rules
(CONPR)
forfeiture
-if the court imposes a fine or forfeiture, the court shall also impose this surcharge
Distribution of funds: 100% to state Dept. of Justice to fund consumer protection information
and education up to $185,000 under 20.115(1)(jb); balance to general fund.
Name
Statute
Percentage
or Amount
Description
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Effective November 1, 2026
Court Support Services
814.85(1)(c)
$61
-$61 surcharge applies to small claims, garnishments, wage claims, and other actions where
Surcharge
amount claimed is $10,000 or less.
(CSS)
814.85(1)(a)
$81
-$81 surcharge applies to civil actions where no money judgment is sought, such as name
change, declaratory judgment, habeas corpus, minor settlements
$81
-$81 surcharge applies to state and county forfeitures, municipal ordinance violations,
appeals from municipal court; the court shall collect the fee when judgment is entered
-does not apply to safety belt or disability ID card violations or failure to carry proof of insurance
814.85(1)(b)
$202
-$202 surcharge applies to civil actions where amount claimed exceeds $10,000
-includes personal injury, property damage, foreclosure, even if amount claimed is not
specified, 808.02(1)(m)
-includes garnishments and wage claims over $10,000
Distribution of funds: 100% to Dept. of Administration under 814.85(1)(a) & (b);
$54 to the Dept. of Administration, $7 to county under 814.85(1)(c).
Crime Lab & Drug Law
165.755
$13
-if the court imposes a sentence, places a person on probation, or imposes a forfeiture,
Enforcement Surcharge
per count
a separate surcharge shall be imposed for each offense or count
(CLD)
-applies to state law and municipal or county ordinances
-does not apply to smoking, disability ID card, safety belt, nonmoving traffic violations, or
failure to carry proof of insurance under 344.62(2)
Distribution of funds: 100% to state Dept. of Justice for drug law enforcement, crime labs and
related services.
Crime Prevention Funding
973.0455
$20
-a county may create a crime prevention funding board as provided by 59.54(28)(b). If a court in a
Board Surcharge
per count
county that has established such a board imposes a sentence or places a person on probation, the
(CPFBS)
court shall impose this surcharge for each misdemeanor or felony count.
Distribution of funds: 100% to county for distribution at the direction of the crime prevention
funding board.
Domestic Abuse Surcharge
973.055
$100
-when the court imposes a sentence on an adult person or places that person on probation,
(DOMAB)
per count
regardless of whether any fine is imposed, the court shall impose this surcharge for each
offense if:
(a) the court convicts the person of a violation of various crimes listed in 973.055 or a municipal
ordinance conforming to a shorter list; and the court finds that the conduct involved an act by
the defendant against a spouse or former spouse, against an adult with whom the defendant
resides or formerly resided, or against an adult with whom the defendant has created a child; or
(b) the court convicts a person for violation of a temporary restraining order under
813.12(8)(a) or a conforming municipal ordinance.
Distribution of funds: 100% to state Dept. of Children and Family Services to fund grants to
domestic abuse service organizations.
Name
Statute
Percentage
or Amount
Description
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Effective November 1, 2026
DNA Analysis Surcharge
973.046(1r)
$250
- if a court imposes a sentence or places a person on probation, the court shall impose a
(DNAAS)
felony
deoxyribonucleic acid analysis surcharge, calculated as follows:
$200
(a) For each conviction for a felony, $250
misdemeanor
(b) For each conviction for a misdemeanor, $200
Distribution of funds: 100% to state Dept. of Justice to support a DNA analysis data bank,
training prosecutors in the use of DNA analysis, and related costs.
Driver Improvement Program
346.655(1)
$535
-if the court imposes a fine or forfeiture for a violation of reckless driving under 346.62 or operating
Surcharge
per case
under influence of intoxicant or other drug under 346.63(1) or (5) or a local ordinance in conformity; or
(DRVIM)
injury by intoxicated use of a vehicle under 346.63(2) or (6) or 940.25; or homicide by
intoxicated use of a vehicle under 940.09, it shall impose a driver improvement surcharge.
Distribution of funds: 40.9% to county and 59.1% to Dept. of Administration. County funds used
for alcohol treatment services. County share distributed to tribal treatment facility if treatment
provided there. 346.655(3)(b)
Drug Abuse Program
961.41(5)(a)
75% of fine
-when a fine is imposed for all drug offenses listed in 961.41, the court shall also
Improvement Surcharge
and penalty
impose this surcharge on the amount of the fine and penalty surcharge imposed.
(DRG)
surcharge
Distribution of funds: to state Dept. of Health Svcs. and Dept. of Justice to fund programs and
grants providing prevention, intervention and treatment for alcohol and drug abuse problems.
Drug Offender Diversion
973.043
$10
-if the court imposes a sentence or places a person on probation for property crimes under
Surcharge
per count
ch. 943, the court shall impose this surcharge for each conviction.
(DRGOD)
Distribution of funds: 100% for county grants to substance abuse treatment programs serving
criminal offenders and for alternatives to incarceration.
E-Filing Fee
758.19(4m)
$35
-applicable in civil, small claims, family, paternity, criminal, forfeiture, and probate cases when eFiled
(ECF)
801.18(7)(c)
per case
-no fee for Wisconsin state and local governmental units
per party
-no fee if motion and waiver of costs and fees granted under 814.29(1)
$70
Distribution of funds: 100% to the Director of State Courts for circuit court automated
attorney-
information systems.
mediators
Environmental Surcharge
299.93
20% of fine
-if the court imposes a fine or forfeiture for a violation of ch. 280 pure drinking water,
(ENV)
or forfeiture
ch. 281 water & sewage, ch. 283 pollution discharge elimination, ch. 285 air pollution,
ch. 289 solid waste facilities, ch. 291 hazardous waste management, ch. 292 remedial
action, ch. 293 metallic mining, ch. 295 nonmetallic mines reclamation: oil & gas, or
rule or order issued under ch. 299, the court shall impose this surcharge
Distribution of funds: 100% to the state Environmental Fund.
Fishing Net Removal Surcharge
29.991
cost of
-if the court imposes a forfeiture under 29.931(2)(am) for failure to reimburse DNR for costs of
(FNETC)
removal
removing a net, the court shall impose a fishing net removal surcharge equal to the cost of
(FNETS)
+ 75%
removing the net plus 75% of the amount of the forfeiture.
Distribution of funds: 100% to state Dept of Natural Resources Conservation Fund.
Name
Statute
Percentage
or Amount
Description
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Effective November 1, 2026
Fishing Shelter Removal
29.985
varies
-defendant to pay the cost of seizure, destruction or sale of the fishing shelter
Surcharge
-in addition, the court shall impose a fishing shelter removal surcharge equal to the costs that
(FSH)
should have been reimbursed under 29.404(2)
-if defendant does not reimburse these costs within 20 days, court shall impose
forfeiture up to $100 under 29.404(3).
Distribution of funds: 100% to state Dept. of Natural Resources Conservation Fund Fish
and Wildlife Account.
Global Positioning System
973.057
$200
-if a court convicts a person for violation of a temporary restraining order or injunction under
Tracking Surcharge
per count
813.12 or 813.125, the court shall impose a GPS tracking surcharge for each offense.
(GPS)
Distribution of funds: 100% to Dept of Corrections for GPS tracking devices.
Great Lakes Resources
29.9905
75% of fine
-if a court imposes a fine or forfeiture for violation of 29.503 involving Great Lakes fish or for
Surcharge
or forfeiture
a violation of 29.514 or 29.519, the court shall impose a Great Lakes resource surcharge of
(GLRES)
75% of the fine or forfeiture.
Distribution of funds: 100% to Dept of Nat Resources for research on Great Lakes fish.
Ignition Interlock Surcharge
343.301(5)
$50
-if the court enters an order under 343.301(1g) restricting the person's operating privileges,
(IIDS)
the court shall impose and the person shall pay an ignition interlock surcharge of $50.
Distribution of funds: 100% to the county treasurer.
Jail Surcharge
302.46(1)
1% of fine or
-if the court imposes a fine or forfeiture for a violation of state law or municipal or county
(JAIL)
forfeiture or
ordinance it shall impose a jail surcharge for each count
$10 per count,
-does not apply to smoking, disability ID card, safety belt, non-moving traffic violations or
whichever
failure to carry proof of insurance
is greater
Distribution of funds: 100% retained by counties to construct, remodel, repair or improve
county jails.
Justice Information Surcharge
814.86(1)
$24
-the clerk of circuit court shall collect $24 from any person paying a fee for civil actions
(JINFO)
under 814.61(1)(a) or (3); administrative & municipal appeals under 814.61(8m); garnishment,
wage earner, and small claims actions under 814.62; or forfeiture actions under 814.63(1)
-does not apply to safety belt, disability ID card violations or failure to carry proof of insurance
Distribution of funds: $23
of each $24
to Department of Adminsitration; $1 to county.
Juvenile Delinquency Victim
938.34(8d)
$20
-when a juvenile is adjudicated delinquent, the court shall, in addition to any disposition imposed
Witness Surcharge
per case
under 938.34, impose a delinquency victim & witness assistance surcharge of $20.
(JDVW)
Distribution of funds: 100% to state Dept. of Justice to fund victim and witness services.
Municipal Fee
814.63(2)
$5
-upon disposition of a forfeiture action in circuit court for violation of a county, town, city,
village, town sanitary district or public inland lake protection and rehabilitation district
ordinance, the above government unit shall pay a non-refundable $5 fee
-does not apply to OWI transfers, safety belt violations, or failure to carry proof of insurance
Distribution of funds: 100% to clerk of circuit courts.
Name
Statute
Percentage
or Amount
Description
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Effective November 1, 2026
Natural Resources Surcharge
29.987
75% of fine
-if the court imposes a fine or forfeiture for violation of ch. 29 (wild animals and plants) or
(NATR)
169.46(1)
or forfeiture
or ch. 169 (captive wildlife), or related order the court shall impose this surcharge
Distribution of funds: 100% to state Dept. of Natural Resources Conservation Fund.
Natural Resources Restitution
29.989
varies
-if the court imposes a natural resources restitution surcharge for violation of ch. 29 or Ch. 169, or a
Surcharge
169.46(2)
related order, the court shall impose this surcharge in the amount of the statutory fee of the approval
(NREST)
which should have been obtained
-do not treat this as restitution for purposes of the restitution surcharge under 973.06(1)(g)
Distribution of funds: 100% to state Dept. of Natural Resources Conservation Fund.
Penalty Surcharge
757.05
26%
-if the court imposes a fine or forfeiture for a violation of state law or municipal or county
(PEN)
of fine or
ordinances, it shall impose a penalty surcharge
forfeiture
-does not apply to smoking, disability ID card, non-moving traffic, safety belt violations or
failure to carry proof of insurance
Distribution of funds: 100% to state Dept. of Justice for law enforcement training and related services.
Railroad Crossing Improvement
346.495
50% of
-if the court imposes a forfeiture under 346.49(1g), (2m)(a), (am), or (b), for a violation of
Surcharge
346.65(4r)
forfeiture
346.44, 346.45, or 346.46(3) the court shall impose this surcharge
(RRCI)
346.177
Distribution of funds: 100% to state Dept. of Transportation to fund railroad crossing
protection installation and maintenance.
Restitution Surcharge
973.06(1)(g)
10% of any
-if the court orders restitution under 973.20(1r), the court shall impose an amount equal to 10%
(RST10)
restitution
of the restitution ordered
ordered
Distribution of funds: 100% to county treasurer.
Restitution Administrative
973.20(11)(a)
5% of total
-if defendant is not placed on probation or sentenced to prison, the court may order that
Surcharge
fines,
restitution be paid to the clerk of circuit court for transfer to the appropriate person
(REST5)
surcharges,
-if defendant is placed on probation, restitution paid to DOC for transfer to the appropriate person
costs, etc.
-the court shall impose a surcharge equal to 5% of the total amount of restitution, costs,
attorney fees, fines and surcharges, including the 10% restitution surcharge
Distribution of funds: 100% to Dept. of Corrections or clerk for administrative expenses.
Safe Ride Program Surcharge
346.657(1)
$75
-if the court imposes a fine or forfeiture for a violation of reckless driving under 346.62 or operating
(SRPS)
per case
under influence of intoxicant or other drug under 346.63(1) or (5) or a local ordinance in conformity; or
injury by intoxicated use of a vehicle under 346.63(2) or (6) or 940.25; or homicide by
intoxicated use of a vehicle under 940.09, it shall impose a safe ride program surcharge.
Distribution of funds: 100% to Dept. of Administration for the Safe Ride Program under 85.55.
Sheriff's Surcharge
973.06(1)(a) &
varies
-the necessary disbursements and surcharges of officers allowed by law and incurred in
(WF)
814.70
connection with the arrest, preliminary examination and trial of the defendant
-use amount on the bench warrant or order to produce; if none don't assess
Distribution of funds: 100% to county sheriff's dept.
Name
Statute
Percentage
or Amount
Description
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Effective November 1, 2026
Snowmobile Registration
350.115
varies
-if the court imposes a forfeiture for a violation of ch. 350 where payment of a snowmobile
Restitution Payments
registration fee is required, the court shall impose a snowmobile registration restitution
(SNOW)
payment equal to the required fee that should have been paid
-do not treat this as restitution for purposes of the restitution surcharge under 973.06(1)(g)
Distribution of funds: 100% to state Dept. of Natural Resources Conservation Fund.
Special Prosecution Clerks
814.86(1m)
$7.50
-Milwaukee only, applies whenever the Justice Information Surcharge is assessed
Surcharge
Distribution of funds: 100% to Dept. of Administration to reimburse Milwaukee County district
(MILWP)
attorney expenses under 20.475(1)(i)
Supplemental Food
253.06(4)(c)
50% of fine,
-if a court imposes a fine, forfeiture or recoupment for a violation of this subsection,
Enforcement Surcharge
forfeiture or
the court shall impose this surcharge (formerly 49.17(4)(c)) on the total for all offenses.
(Formerly WIC) (FOOD)
recoupment
Distribution of funds: 100% to state Dept. of Health Services for the administration of the
supplemental food program for women, infants and children.
Truck Driver Education
349.04(1)
$8
-if the court imposes a fine or forfeiture for a violation of ch. 346-348 or a rule issued under
Surcharge
per count
ch. 346-48 and the violation involved a commercial motor vehicle, the court shall impose
(TRUCK)
a truck driver education surcharge of $8.
Distribution of funds: 100% to fund truck driver training grants.
Uninsured Employers Surcharge
102.85(4)(a)
75% of fine
-when an employer fails to comply with ch. 102.16(3) or 102.28(2) (worker's compensation)
(UNEMP)
or forfeiture
and if the court imposes a fine or forfeiture, it shall impose this surcharge
Disribution of funds: 100% to the state Uninsured Employers Fund.
Victim/Witness Surcharge
973.045(1)
Misd. $67
-if the court imposes a sentence or places a person on probation, the court shall impose
(VW)
Felony $92
the crime victim and witness assistance surcharge for each offense or count
per count
-surcharge applies even if no fine or forfeiture is imposed
-surcharge may not be waived, reduced or forgiven for any reason, 973.045(1).
-surcharge also imposed if the complaint charged one or more crimes and, as a result of the
complaint being amended, the defendant is found guilty of a forfeiture in lieu of one of those
crimes. Either the felony or misdemeanor surcharge applies depending on the crime originally
charged in the complaint.
Distribution of funds: 100% to state Dept. of Justice to fund victim and witness services.
Weapons Surcharge
167.31(5)(a)
75% of fine
-if the court imposes a fine or forfeiture for a violation of this section, (safe transportation of weapon)
(WEAP)
or forfeiture
the court shall impose a weapons surcharge
Distribution of funds: 100% to state DNR Conservation Fund for law enforcement operations.
Wild Animal Protection
29.983(1)(a)
varies by
-if the court imposes a fine or forfeiture under this chapter for unlawful killing, wounding,
Surcharge
animal
catching, taking, trapping or possession of a wild animal specified in par(b), the court may
(WLDAN)
impose this surcharge in an amount specified by 29.983(1)(b)
-surcharge is imposed per animal. See 29.983(b) for detail
Distribution of funds: 100% to state Dept. of Natural Resources Conservation Fund.
Wildlife Violator Compact
29.99
$5 per count
-if the court imposes a fine or forfeiture for a violation of ch. 29 or an order issued under it,
Surcharge
the court shall impose a $5 surcharge for the violation
(WVCS)
Distribution of funds: 100% to state Dept of Natural Resources Conservation Fund.
Name
Statute
Percentage
or Amount
Description
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VOLUNTARY AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES,
AND
Door County
for
Jail-Based Competency Services in the Door County Jail
This Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between the State of Wisconsin Department of Health
Services (“DHS”), and Door County, Wisconsin (“the County”), hereinafter collectively referred to as “the parties.”
WHEREAS, Wis. Stat. § 971.14(5)(a)1. provides that a Court shall commit a criminal Defendant that it finds not
competent to proceed but likely to become competent to DHS for custody and treatment to competency; and,
WHEREAS, that statute provides that the DHS shall determine whether the defendant may appropriately receive
treatment to competency in a County jail; and,
WHEREAS, the DHS has determined that treatment to competency of certain individuals may be appropriate in a County
Jail.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual responsibilities and considerations set forth herein and in any exhibits
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, DHS and County agree as follows:
1. TERM OF AGREEMENT
The Term of this Agreement begins on 10/01/26 and auto renews annually on 10/01.
2. SCOPE OF THIS AGREEMENT
The Agreement and any Exhibits and/or Attachments to this Agreement constitute the entire understanding
between the parties. Any conflict in terms shall be governed by the highest listed source. The order of
precedence is as follows:
a. Laws, regulations and policies of the State.
b. This Agreement, including all exhibits, attachments, appendices, and addenda to the Agreement.
3. DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This Agreement supports treatment to competency of designated inmates in the custody of the County Jail who
have been determined by the Court to be not competent to proceed at trial, but likely to become competent if
treatment is provided.
a. The County shall provide, at its own expense, the care and treatment it would otherwise provide to any
inmate in the Jail.
b. The County agrees to provide access in the Jail to the designated Jail inmates for DHS staff and/or DHS
subcontractors for purposes of providing competency treatment in furtherance of the Court ordered
treatment to competency. The County agrees to provide a suitable space in the jail for treatment to
competency programming to occur, this space should support individual counseling between the Jail
inmate and the provider of service.
c. The County agrees to provide a virtual access option in the Jail to the designated Jail inmates for DHS
staff and/or DHS subcontractors for purposes of providing competency treatment in furtherance of the
Court ordered treatment to competency.
d. While an inmate waits for their inpatient placement, DHS will provide services that support the
attainment of competency and recovery including: psychotropic medications, psychiatric consultation,
forensic case management/system navigation, and legal education (if appropriate).
e. The County shall collaborate with DHS staff and/or DHS subcontractors for the purpose of innovative
service delivery options such as group education.
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Definitions
i. Forensic Case Management: Coordination of care between levels of care (inpatient, jail,
outpatient), assessment and treatment planning to assist the individual in addressing barriers to
competency, and other issues that may prevent their return to the criminal justice system.
ii. Legal Education: Education to help the client understand the nature and consequences of the
legal proceedings against them, and to assist in their own defense. This service may not be
provided to individuals who are unable to participate due to mental health instability.
iii. Psychiatric Consultation: Provision of psychiatric consultation to the jail mental health
prescriber for the purpose of providing support regarding pharmacological intervention. The
consulting psychiatrist is available to provide diagnostic clarification and treatment
recommendations, including but not limited to pharmacologic treatments.
f. The County will collaborate with DHS and other partners to provide and support medication access and
continuity in prescribing.
i. If DHS clients are prescribed medication by a prescriber at a DHS facility or community-based
DHS program, the County shall continue those medications without interruption and/or delay. If
the jail prescriber determines there is an associated safety concern or contraindication, they
shall request a consultation with the DHS psychiatrist consultant
ii. Medications indicated in the DHS/Wisconsin Medicaid formulary should be made available to
DHS clients without interruption and/or delay. If the jail prescriber determines there is an
associated safety concern or contraindication, they shall request a consultation with the DHS
psychiatrist consultant.
1. Rationale: If the jail prescriber were to prescribe medications that are not on the
Medicaid formulary, upon arrival in the community the client would likely have to be
switched to a different medication, which can destabilize their condition. This is
especially true with mental health medications.
iii. Jail prescriber comfort with, or general preference for, a particular medication does not
constitute a clinical indication. If there is a substantial clinical indication to discontinue, replace,
or change the dosage/dosing/formulation of a medication that was effective, the prescriber will
make reasonable attempts to discuss the change with the patient’s community or DHS facility
provider of that medication if clinically appropriate, and will meet with the patient, explain the
reason for the change, and provide education about the new plan. If in making this decision, the
jail prescriber needs documentation or historical records, the assigned forensic case manager
can provide assistance.
iv. The County shall not charge DHS clients for psychotropic medications while they are receiving
Jail-Based Competency Services.
v. The County shall not require DHS clients to initiate a request for mental health services; rather,
this service connection and subsequent treatment recommendations, education, and
prescription (if applicable) shall be initiated by the jail prescriber or designee.
4. CANCELLATION AND TERMINATION
a. Termination for Cause
Either party may terminate this Agreement after providing the other party with ten (10) calendar day’s
written notice of the right to cure a failure to perform under the terms of this Agreement unless the other
party cures its failure within the 10-day notice period.
Upon the termination of this Agreement each party shall be released from all obligations to the other party
arising after the date of the termination or expiration, except for those that by their terms survive such
termination or expiration.
b. Termination for Convenience
Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, without cause, by providing a written notice to the
other party at least ninety (90) days in advance of the intended date of termination. In the event of
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termination for convenience by the County, treatment to competency of the inmates in the Jail shall
continue under this Agreement until the date of termination and the inmates will remain in the custody of
the Jail, until DHS, in its sole discretion, makes other provision for the inmates.
5. NON-APPROPRIATION
DHS reserves the right to cancel this Agreement in writing, in whole or in part, without penalty, if the Wisconsin
Legislature, United States Congress, or any other direct funding entity contributing to the financial support of
this program fails to appropriate funds necessary to continue jail-based restoration programming. The County
reserves the right to cancel this Agreement in writing, in whole or in part, without penalty.
6. CONFIDENTIAL, PROPRIETARY, AND PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION
In connection with the performance of work hereunder, it will be necessary for DHS to disclose to County certain
information that is considered to be Confidential, Proprietary, or containing Personally Identifiable Information
(“Confidential Information”). The County shall not use such Confidential Information for any purpose other than
the limited purposes set forth in this Agreement, and all related and necessary actions taken in fulfillment of the
obligations herein. The County shall hold all Confidential Information in confidence, and shall not disclose such
Confidential Information to any persons other than those directors, officers, employees, and agents who have a
business-related need to have access to such Confidential Information in furtherance of the limited purposes of
this Agreement and who have been apprised of, and agree to maintain, the confidential nature of such
information in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
In connection with the performance of work hereunder, it will be necessary for County to disclose to the DHS
certain information that is considered to be Confidential, Proprietary, or containing Personally Identifiable
Information (“Confidential Information”). The DHS shall not use such Confidential Information for any purpose
other than the limited purposes set forth in this Agreement, and all related and necessary actions taken in
fulfillment of the obligations herein. The DHS shall hold all Confidential Information in confidence, and shall not
disclose such Confidential Information to any persons other than those directors, officers, employees, and
agents who have a business-related need to have access to such Confidential Information in furtherance of the
limited purposes of this Agreement and who have been apprised of, and agree to maintain, the confidential
nature of such information in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
Indemnification: In the event of a breach of this Section, the extent allowed by Wisconsin and Federal law,
including Wis. Stat. §§ 895.46(a) and 893.80(2), DHS agrees that it shall be responsible for any losses or expenses
(including costs, damages, and attorney's fees) attributable to the acts or omissions of its own employees,
officers, subcontractors, or agents.
Equitable Relief: The County acknowledges and agrees that the unauthorized use, disclosure, or loss of
Confidential Information may cause immediate and irreparable injury to the individuals whose information is
disclosed and to the DHS, which injury will not be compensable by money damages and for which there is not an
adequate remedy available by law. Accordingly, the parties specifically agree that the DHS, in its own behalf or
on behalf of the affected individuals, may seek injunctive or other equitable relief to prevent or curtail any such
breach, threatened or actual, without posting security and without prejudice to such other rights as may be
available under this Agreement or under applicable law.
The DHS acknowledges and agrees that the unauthorized use, disclosure, or loss of Confidential Information may
cause immediate and irreparable injury to the individuals whose information is disclosed and to the County,
which injury will not be compensable by money damages and for which there is not an adequate remedy
available by law. Accordingly, the parties specifically agree that the County, in its own behalf or on behalf of the
affected individuals, may seek injunctive or other equitable relief to prevent or curtail any such breach,
threatened or actual, without posting security and without prejudice to such other rights as may be available
under this Agreement or under applicable law.
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7. NOTICE AND CHANGE OF CONTACT INFORMATION
Any notice required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be deemed to have been given on the date of
delivery or three (3) Business Days after mailing by postal service, certified or registered mail-receipt requested.
In the event the County updates contact information, the County shall inform DHS of such change in writing
within ten (10) Business Days. DHS shall not be held responsible for payments delayed due to the County’s
failure to provide such notice. In the event the DHS updates contact information, the DHS shall inform County of
such change in writing within ten (10) Business Days.
8. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS AND INFORMATION SHARING
DHS shall at any time during normal business hours, upon reasonable notice, have access to and the right to
examine, audit, excerpt, transcribe, and copy, on County's premises, any of the County’s records involving
transactions directly pertinent to this Agreement. If the material is on computer data storage media, the County
shall provide copies of the data storage media or a computer printout of such if DHS so requests. Any charges
for copies of books, documents, papers, records, computer data storage media or computer printouts provided
by the County shall not exceed the actual cost to the County. This provision shall survive the termination,
cancellation, or expiration of this Agreement.
The County will provide inmate records to DHS upon request. Records should be sent via email whenever
possible. Records requested may include, but are not limited to:
• Medication Lists
• Incident/Conduct Reports
• Classification Reports
• Medication Administration Record (MAR)
• Assessment or evaluations
9. APPLICABLE LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin. The County shall at all times comply
with and observe all federal and state laws, rules and regulations, and policies and procedures relating to the
provisions of services under this Agreement.
10. BREACH NOT WAIVER
A failure to exercise any right, or a delay in exercising any right, power or remedy hereunder on the part of
either party shall not operate as a waiver thereof. Any express waiver shall be in writing and shall not affect any
event or default other than the event or default specified in such waiver. A waiver of any covenant, term or
condition contained herein shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same covenant,
term or condition. The making of any payment to the County under this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver
of default, evidence of proper County performance, or Acceptance of any defective item or work furnished by
the County.
11. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by mutual Agreement of both parties in writing. The
automatic renewal of this document does not intend to decrease communication between DHS and the
County for program improvement and collaboration. DHS will reach out to the County, at a minimum, annually
to gather feedback and offer an opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns. Technical assistance will be
provided as needed throughout the life of this agreement.
12. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable,
the remainder of the Agreement shall remain valid and in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be
replaced by a valid provision that comes closest in intent to the invalid provision.
13. SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
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Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to constitute a waiver of the County’s immunity under applicable
law, or the State’s sovereign immunity under the Eleventh Amendment to the United States Constitution and
Article IV, Section 27 of the Wisconsin Constitution.
14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, including all documents incorporated herein by reference, constitutes the final and complete
Agreement of the Parties in connection with the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior and
contemporaneous Agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written, by the
Parties. This Agreement shall be construed as a fully integrated Agreement. There are no warranties,
representations, or Agreements among the parties in conjunction with the subject matter hereof, except as
specifically set forth or referred to herein.
15. RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACTION
The County shall be solely responsible for its actions and those of its agents, employees, or Subcontractors
under this Agreement, and neither the County nor any of the foregoing parties has authority to act or speak on
behalf of DHS. The DHS shall be solely responsible for its actions and those of its agents, employees, or
subcontractors under this Agreement, and neither the DHS nor any of the foregoing parties has authority to act
or speak on behalf of the County.
16. STATE TAX EXEMPTION
DHS is exempt from payment of Wisconsin sales or use tax on all purchases.
17. FORCE MAJEURE
Neither party shall be in Default by reason of any failure in performance of this Agreement in accordance with
reasonable control and without fault or negligence on their part. Such causes may include, but are not restricted
to, acts of nature or the public enemy, acts of the government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires,
floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes and unusually severe weather, but in every
case, the failure to perform such must be beyond the reasonable control and without the fault or negligence of
the party.
18. CONTRACTOR AND APPARENT AGENCY
The County, its officers, agents, and employees, in the performance of this Contract, shall act in the capacity of
an independent contractor and not as an officer, employee, or agent of DHS. To the extent within its reasonable
control, the County agrees to take such steps as may be necessary toward assuring that each Subcontractor
under this Contract will be deemed to be an independent contractor and will not be considered or permitted to
be an agent, servant, joint venture, or partner of DHS. The County shall not take any action, or make any
omission, that may imply, or cause others to reasonably infer, that the County is acting as a DHS agent in any
matter or in any way not expressly authorized by this Contract.
19. JAIL-BASED COMPETENCY RESTORATION PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION
For any questions or concerns related to the Jail-Based Competency Restoration Program (JBCR), please contact
DHS’s JBCR Program Specialist.
Name: Melanie Leonard
Title: Forensic Services Specialist
Phone: (608) 261-9323
Email: melaniea.leonard@dhs.wisconsin.gov
20. PARTIES’ CONTACT INFORMATION
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Communications to either the County or DHS shall be provided in the manner(s) indicated herein. The parties
reserve the right to make changes to the contact information by giving ten (10) days’ written notice to the other.
County Representative
Name: Tammy Sternard
Title: Door County Sheriff
Address: 1203 S. Duluth Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Phone: (920) 746-2424
Email: tsternard@co.door.wi.gov
DHS Representative
Name: Gynger Steele
Title: Administrator
Address: 1 W. Wilson St., Madison, WI. 53703
Phone: (608) 267-8929
Email: gynger.steele@dhs.wisconsin.gov
This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original. Please do not
sign this document. If you agree to this MOU, please notify the sender of this document and a DocuSign version will be
sent to the County Representative and email listed above.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, DHS and the County have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above
written.
County Representative Date
Printed Name
DHS Representative Date
Gynger Steele
Printed Name
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Door County
Emergency Services
916 N 14th Ave.
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Aaron LeClair, Director
10/07/2026
TO: Public Safety Committee
FROM: Aaron LeClair
RE: Operations Summary – September 2026
Response:
Primary 2nd 3rd 4th
September 421 107 16 2
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S E P T E M B E R
RESPONSE
2022 2023 2024 2024.INT 2025 2025.INT 2026 2026.INT
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Y E A R T O D A T E
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STATION RESPONSE
North Central South Island
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DCMC Transfers:
• Provided 75 transfers: ALS 58 BLS 17
Fall Prevention:
• Providing follow up phone calls and home visits to patients referred by crews.
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Door County
Emergency Services
916 N 14th Ave.
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Aaron LeClair, Director
Training - Recruitment:
• Personnel are participating on-line, in-house training programs, and Squad Meetings.
• Five EMTs are in the field training program
Staffing:
Full-time Paramedic: 24 of 24 positions filled.
Casual Call Paramedic: 10 of 10 positions filled.
Full-time EMT/AEMT: 6 of 6 positions filled.
Casual Call EMT/AEMT: 20 of 25 positions filled.
On Call EMT/AEMT (Island): 18 of 20 positions filled.
Captain: 2 of 3 positions filled.
Billing Specialist: 2 of 3 positions filled.
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Door County
Communications Center
1201 S Duluth Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Director: Brenda Bley
(920) 746-2407
bbley@co.door.wi.gov
Communications Monthly Report
September 2026
Call Volume
September 2026 YTD 2026 September 2025 YTD 2025
911 Line 882 7,371 893 7,868
Non – Emergency 2,555 22,607 2,395 22,285
Total 3,437 29,978 3,288 30,153
Peak Call Times
Top 5 Calls
1. 911 Follow Up – 9.26%
2. Fall – 3.55%
3. Suspicious Person – 3.43%
Circumstance
4. Traffic Violation – 3.26%
5. Citizen Assist – 3.26%
Staffing
11 Total staff
11 Full Time – including 2 Leads
0 Training
0 Onboarding
1 Open Position
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DOOR COUNTY FINANCIAL
POLICY
ISSUE DATE: 01/01/2027
STANDARD PROCEDURE
REVISION DATE:
PROCEDURE
TITLE:
ALLOCATION 911/DISPATCH EXPENDITURES TO
EMERGENCY SERVICES
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1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish a consistent and transparent method for
allocating 911/Dispatch expenditures to the Emergency Services Department. The policy
ensures accurate cost distribution for budgeting, reporting, and financial planning.
2. AUTHORITY
This policy is issued under the authority of the Finance Committee and provides guidance
to the Finance Department and all administrative units involved in preparing and
administering the annual county budget.
3. SCOPE
This policy applies to all expenditures associated with the 911/Dispatch Department,
including costs related to the Public Safety Radio System.
These expenditures include:
• Salary and wages
• Employee benefits
• Operational expenses such as:
o Communications systems
o Software licensing
o Equipment
o Supplies
o Maintenance
o Training
o Contractual services
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POLICY
ISSUE DATE: 01/01/2027
STANDARD PROCEDURE
REVISION DATE:
PROCEDURE
TITLE:
ALLOCATION 911/DISPATCH EXPENDITURES TO
EMERGENCY SERVICES
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4. POLICY STATEMENT
Fifty percent (50%) of all 911/Dispatch expenditures shall be allocated to Emergency
Services Department. This allocation reflects shared utilization of dispatch services and
ensures proper representation of departmental operational costs.
5. ANNUAL REVIEW AND ADJUSTMENT
The Finance Committee will review the allocation percentage annually as part of the
budget development process. Adjustments to the allocation rate may be recommended
based on service utilization data, operational changes, or updated financial
considerations. Any proposed change to the allocation percentage must receive Finance
Committee approval.
6. RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance Department:
• Apply this allocation methodology throughout the fiscal year
• Coordinate with Emergency Services and 911/Dispatch during budget
development and financial review
Emergency Services Department:
• Review allocation impacts and collaborate with the Finance Department
• Identify budgetary needs resulting from shared service costs
911/Dispatch Department:
• Maintain accurate expenditure documentation
• Support financial reconciliation and audit processes
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POLICY
ISSUE DATE: 01/01/2027
STANDARD PROCEDURE
REVISION DATE:
PROCEDURE
TITLE:
ALLOCATION 911/DISPATCH EXPENDITURES TO
EMERGENCY SERVICES
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8. EFFECTIVE DATE
This policy is effective January 1, 2027, and will remain in effect until amended or
rescinded by the Finance Committee.
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Source: Door County website. First collected Oct 10, 2026.