Warrant records are public documents in Langlade County, Wisconsin, pursuant to the Wisconsin Public Records Law (Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31-19.39). This legislation establishes that warrant records maintained by county law enforcement agencies and courts are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions for sealed or confidential records. The Wisconsin Supreme Court has consistently upheld the public's right to access judicial records, including warrants, to ensure transparency in governmental operations.
Members of the public may inspect warrant information through various county offices, including the Langlade County Sheriff's Office and the Langlade County Clerk of Courts. The Wisconsin Public Records Law specifically states that access to these records "is presumed" and denial of access is contrary to public interest. Exceptions to disclosure are narrowly construed to favor public access.
Warrant information may be redacted or withheld only when specifically authorized by statute or when the public interest in nondisclosure outweighs the strong public interest in disclosure. In Langlade County, as throughout Wisconsin, this legal framework ensures citizens can monitor law enforcement activities and maintain governmental accountability.
Langlade County warrant records typically contain comprehensive information as mandated by Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 968, which governs criminal procedure. Standard warrant records include:
For search warrants, additional information regarding the premises to be searched and items to be seized is included, pursuant to the requirements of the Fourth Amendment and Wisconsin Statute § 968.12.
Langlade County residents may verify warrant status through several no-cost methods established under Wisconsin's open records provisions. The following free resources are available:
In-person requests at the Langlade County Sheriff's Office
840 Clermont Street
Antigo, WI 54409
Phone: (715) 627-6411
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Public access terminals at the Langlade County Courthouse
800 Clermont Street
Antigo, WI 54409
Phone: (715) 627-6215
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) online portal, which provides limited information on active warrants issued through circuit courts
Telephone inquiries to the Langlade County Clerk of Courts Records Division at (715) 627-6215
Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 19.35(1), these agencies must respond to records requests "as soon as practicable and without delay." Identification may be required when making in-person inquiries, though anonymous requests are permitted under state law for certain records.
The Langlade County Sheriff's Office maintains and executes various types of warrants as authorized under Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 968. These legal instruments include:
The Sheriff's Special Response Team is specifically trained to execute high-risk warrants within Langlade County. This specialized unit comprises sworn officers from both the Langlade County Sheriff's Office and the City of Antigo Police Department.
The Sheriff's Office maintains a warrant database that is regularly updated as new warrants are issued and existing warrants are served or recalled. Under Wisconsin Statute § 59.27, the Sheriff has a statutory duty to "execute or serve all processes, writs, precepts and orders issued or made by lawful authority and delivered to the sheriff."
To determine warrant status in Langlade County in 2025, individuals may utilize several official channels established under Wisconsin public records statutes. The following resources provide warrant verification:
Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) online portal, which is regularly updated with court records including warrant information
Direct contact with the Langlade County Clerk of Circuit Court
800 Clermont Street, Room 205
Antigo, WI 54409
Phone: (715) 627-6215
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
In-person inquiry at the Langlade County Sheriff's Office
840 Clermont Street
Antigo, WI 54409
Phone: (715) 627-6411
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Written request submitted to the Records Division of either agency
Individuals with active warrants may be eligible to resolve their status by appearing at the Langlade County Courthouse to address the underlying matter or by posting bond at the Langlade County Jail for certain types of warrants.
Verification of outstanding warrants in Langlade County is facilitated through multiple channels pursuant to Wisconsin's Public Records Law. The following methods are available to the public:
Online search through the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access portal, which provides case information including warrant status for cases filed in Wisconsin circuit courts
Direct inquiry at the Langlade County Sheriff's Office Records Division
840 Clermont Street
Antigo, WI 54409
Phone: (715) 627-6411
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Request for information from the Langlade County Clerk of Circuit Court
800 Clermont Street, Room 205
Antigo, WI 54409
Phone: (715) 627-6215
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Consultation with the Wisconsin State Law Library for assistance with legal research related to warrant records
For out-of-county warrants, the Langlade County Jail will accept bond payments only if the subject is in custody of another jail or facility within Wisconsin.