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Find a Brown County Arrest and Follow It to the Court Outcome
Search current or released Brown County Jail inmates, identify the agency that made the arrest and then verify the criminal case through Wisconsin Circuit Court Access.
This guide also covers report requests, warrants, bond, visits, mail, commissary, public defenders, victim help, Wisconsin DOJ records and expungement.
BROWN COUNTY RECORD BRIDGE
VERIFYING
BROWN COUNTY JAIL
CIRCUIT COURT
OUTCOME FOUND
BOOKING
RECORD
RECORD
BOOKING + COURT MATCHED
Arrest does not mean conviction. A jail booking records an arrest or custody event. The prosecutor may change or decline charges, and the court may dismiss a charge or find the defendant not guilty. Always read the final court disposition.
Important Brown County clothing change effective July 6, 2026
Brown County Jail now states that undergarments cannot be mailed into the jail. Inmates must purchase their own clothing items through the jail’s laundry officer. Do not rely on older instructions that allowed family members to mail undergarments.
Current inmate
Search by name or inmate number.
Released inmate
Select the released-inmates checkbox.
Court proof
Use WCCA, then request the actual court record.
Court copies
$1.25/page plus $5 certification when needed.
Jail visit
20 minutes; onsite free, remote $5.95.
Which Brown County record answers your question?
BROWN COUNTY JAIL
Is the person in custody?
Search current and released inmates using the official county lookup.
Use for jail status, inmate number and booking-related information.
ARRESTING AGENCY
What did officers report?
Request the arrest or incident report from the Sheriff, Green Bay Police or other agency that created it.
The jail does not automatically own the police report.
WCCA + CLERK
What happened in court?
Check filed charges, hearings, warrants, judgments and disposition.
Use the Clerk for official and certified copies.
WISCONSIN DOJ
What appears statewide?
Use WORCS for a Wisconsin criminal-history search or DOJ challenge procedures for your own disputed record.
Name-based results require careful identity verification.
EXPUNGEMENT
Can the record be cleared?
Wisconsin conviction expungement is narrow and is different from correcting or removing inaccurate arrest information.
First determine the exact court outcome.
Best sequence: Find the jail record → save the inmate and case identifiers → identify the arresting agency → search WCCA → obtain the final disposition → request only the additional report or certified document you still need.
Search current and released Brown County Jail inmates
Open Brown County’s official lookup
Use the county site instead of a paid people-search service.
Open the Brown County Jail Inmate Lookup Tool
Search the first and last name
Use the legal name whenever possible. If the spelling is uncertain, test reasonable alternate spellings.
Use the inmate number when known
An inmate number is safer than a common-name search and helps avoid matching another person.
Select the released-inmates checkbox when needed
Brown County specifically allows former inmates to be included in the lookup.
Open every plausible result
Do not assume that the first matching name belongs to the person you are researching.
Save every official identifier shown
Record the inmate number, booking-related identifiers, case number and other useful references displayed by the system.
Separate multiple custody events
A person may appear in Brown County Jail more than once. Match the correct arrest or booking date.
Continue to Wisconsin Circuit Court Access
A release from jail does not tell you whether charges were dismissed, amended or resulted in conviction.
Search the connected Wisconsin court case
Current versus released: Do not stop when a person disappears from current custody. Repeat the official search with released inmates included and then check WCCA for the criminal case.
What a Brown County arrest or jail field actually tells you
| Field | What it means | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inmate number | A Brown County Jail identifier for the person. | The final criminal disposition. | Use it for jail-related questions and services. |
| Booking or custody event | A specific admission into the jail system. | Every arrest allegation became a court charge. | Match it to the WCCA case. |
| Arresting agency | The department whose officer or deputy handled the arrest. | Brown County Sheriff created the police report. | Request reports from that agency. |
| Arrest charge | An allegation recorded during the arrest or booking process. | The prosecutor filed that exact charge. | Check the WCCA court charge. |
| Court case number | The identifier for the criminal court proceeding. | How the case ended. | Open the WCCA docket and disposition. |
| Release | The listed jail custody event ended. | Dismissal, acquittal or innocence. | Check the court docket. |
| Bond | A release-related court or jail entry. | Paying one amount clears all holds. | Confirm every active case before paying. |
| Mugshot | A photograph associated with custody processing when publicly available. | Identity by itself or criminal guilt. | Match stronger identifiers. |
Verify the correct person before using an arrest record
First and last names are consistent
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth or age matches when available
Arrest or booking date matches the known event
Arresting agency matches the location
Inmate or case number matches another official record
Court case follows the same arrest timeline
No conflicting identifier belongs to another person
Minimum identity rule: Use at least two independent identifiers before publishing an allegation, sending money or treating the result as belonging to a specific person.
No Brown County jail record found? Check these causes
The person was already released
Repeat the official search with the released-inmates box selected.
The arrest is extremely recent
Intake, identification, medical screening and database processing may still be underway.
The spelling is different
Try a maiden name, former surname, suffix, hyphen variation or alternate spelling.
The person was cited rather than jailed
A criminal or ordinance case can exist without a Brown County Jail admission.
The arrest happened outside Brown County
Search the county where the person was actually taken into custody.
The person entered another custody system
Check another county, Wisconsin DOC or federal custody when appropriate.
The court case exists but jail data is unavailable
Search WCCA by name to locate the Brown County court proceeding.
The record is confidential or expunged
Juvenile, expunged and otherwise protected information may not appear publicly.
Missing-custody call script
I am trying to verify the custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [if known]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is currently held, has been released, was transferred or may be listed under another identifier?
What happens after a Brown County arrest?
Law-enforcement incident
The Sheriff’s Office, Green Bay Police or another agency creates its incident and arrest records.
Jail booking
Brown County Jail handles identification, property, health screening, custody classification and received charges or holds.
Initial court proceeding
A judge addresses the pending allegations, legal representation and release-related issues.
District Attorney review
Prosecutors decide what criminal charges, if any, will move forward.
Brown County Circuit Court
The court case can include hearings, amended charges, motions, warrants and plea or trial proceedings.
Disposition
Each count can end through dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction, judgment or another court order.
Custody or supervision
Depending on the judgment, the person may receive jail, probation, Wisconsin state-prison custody or another court disposition.
Correction or expungement
Incorrect criminal-history information can be challenged, while narrowly eligible Wisconsin cases may qualify for expungement.
Which Brown County office maintains the record?
| Record needed | Correct custodian | Useful identifier | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current or former jail custody | Brown County Jail / Sheriff’s Office | Name or inmate number | Searching only the court docket. |
| Brown County Sheriff arrest report | Brown County Sheriff’s Records Unit | Incident/report number and date | Requesting it from the Clerk. |
| Green Bay Police report | Green Bay Police Department | Police case number and incident date | Assuming the Sheriff owns every Brown County report. |
| Criminal case and disposition | Brown County Clerk of Circuit Court | Court case number | Using the arrest charge as final proof. |
| Statewide Wisconsin history | Wisconsin DOJ Crime Information Bureau | Accurate name/DOB or fingerprints for challenge | Expecting the county jail search to cover Wisconsin statewide. |
Request a Brown County Sheriff arrest or incident report
Brown County Sheriff’s Office Records
2684 Development Drive
Green Bay, WI 54311
Phone: 920-448-4200
Fax: 920-448-4206
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
2684 Development Drive
Green Bay, WI 54311
Phone: 920-448-4200
Fax: 920-448-4206
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Confirm the Sheriff created the record
If Green Bay Police or another agency made the arrest, request that agency’s report instead.
Describe the record reasonably
Wisconsin public-record law requires enough information for the office to identify what you are requesting.
Provide useful identifiers
Include the name, date, location, incident number, inmate number and court case number when known.
Ask for the exact documents
Request the arrest report, incident report and specific releasable supplements rather than “everything.”
Request electronic delivery when possible
This can reduce copying and mailing costs.
Do not send duplicate requests
Brown County states that duplicate requests can produce duplicate responses and fees.
Allow processing time
The Sheriff’s Office states that public-record requests may take up to 10 business days.
Use the Clerk for the disposition
Sheriff investigative records do not substitute for the court’s final case result.
Open Brown County Sheriff’s Records Request instructions
Copy-ready Brown County request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable arrest report, incident report and identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are report number [number], inmate or booking number [number] and Brown County Circuit Court case number [number]. Please provide a cost estimate before processing if charges will exceed $[amount].
Brown County states that a requester generally cannot be denied merely for refusing to identify themselves or explain the purpose of a public-record request. Identification and purpose fields are voluntary unless another specific legal requirement applies.
Find the filed charges and final court disposition
Open Wisconsin Circuit Court Access
WCCA provides public circuit-court case information for Wisconsin.
Open WCCA
Search the Brown County case number
Use the court number from a citation, jail record or other official document whenever possible.
Otherwise search the defendant’s name
Compare the defendant, county, filing date and criminal charges carefully.
Confirm Brown County
Same-name cases may exist elsewhere in Wisconsin.
Read the charge history
An arrest allegation may differ from the charge later filed in court.
Read court activity in date order
Look for initial appearances, hearings, warrants, pleas, trial events and sentencing.
Check each count individually
One charge may be dismissed while another results in conviction.
Locate the disposition
Determine whether the matter ended through dismissal, acquittal, conviction or another result.
Request the official document when necessary
WCCA is useful for research, but organizations may require a Clerk-issued or certified court document.
Brown County Clerk of Circuit Court
100 South Jefferson Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
Mailing: P.O. Box 23600, Green Bay, WI 54305-3600
Main: 920-448-4155
Criminal/Traffic: 920-448-4504
Records Management: 920-448-4521
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
100 South Jefferson Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
Mailing: P.O. Box 23600, Green Bay, WI 54305-3600
Main: 920-448-4155
Criminal/Traffic: 920-448-4504
Records Management: 920-448-4521
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Courthouse entry: Brown County changed courthouse access in October 2025. Public entry is through the East Walnut Street side, and visitors should expect item screening and a metal detector.
Order Brown County court records without paying for the wrong document
| Service | Current charge | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary court copy | $1.25 per page | General review or ordinary documentary proof. |
| Certification | $5 additional per document | When an employer, agency, court or licensing body specifically requires certification. |
| Case search when number is unknown | $5 | When Clerk staff must locate the case for you. |
| Public courthouse viewing | Electronic access available on public terminals | Review before deciding which pages you need. |
Find the case number first
Use WCCA before asking Clerk staff to search.
Name the exact document
Examples include a judgment of conviction, dismissal order, criminal complaint or sentencing document.
Ask whether certification is really required
Avoid the extra certification charge when an ordinary copy is sufficient.
Prepare full payment
Brown County requires payment before processing the copy request.
For an older off-site file, call first
Contact Records Management at 920-448-4521 so the file can be retrieved.
For a mailed request, include complete details
Provide the case number, exact documents requested, contact information and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Check a possible Brown County warrant safely
Search the known Brown County court case
Use WCCA to review warrant-related docket activity.
Search WCCA
Read the most recent entry
A warrant may later be served, recalled, cancelled or otherwise resolved.
Confirm the issuing jurisdiction
A City of Green Bay municipal warrant, Brown County Circuit Court warrant and outside-county warrant are not the same record.
Call the correct court when necessary
Brown County Criminal/Traffic can be reached at 920-448-4504.
Use the Sheriff’s Office for law-enforcement confirmation
Brown County Sheriff’s administrative number is 920-448-4200.
Contact a lawyer when the warrant concerns you
Counsel can advise about appearance, surrender and related court proceedings.
Never confront or attempt to detain someone. A similar name or an older warrant entry can lead to a serious mistake.
Verify a Brown County bond before sending money
Brown County scam warning: The Sheriff’s Office warns about callers who spoof local 920 numbers or law-enforcement numbers and demand payment through Bitcoin, Venmo, Cash App, gift cards or prepaid debit cards. Legitimate agencies do not demand warrant or bail payment that way.
Verify the person is actually in Brown County Jail
Use the county inmate lookup and confirm the inmate identifier.
Identify every open matter
One case or warrant can prevent release even when another bond has been satisfied.
Confirm the current bond directly
Use the jail or court information instead of an unsolicited caller.
Choose an authorized payment route
Brown County accepts legitimate in-person bond processing and provides an official online AllPaid process.
Complete the Brown County bond form first
Follow the county instructions before attempting the online transaction.
Open official Brown County bond instructions
Review the service charge
Electronic payments can include a separate provider fee.
Keep the complete receipt
Save the case, inmate information, payment confirmation and provider transaction number.
Allow release processing
Payment does not mean the person will walk out immediately; all cases, holds and release requirements must be cleared.
| Payment detail | Published charge | Warning |
|---|---|---|
| Card service fee | Minimum $3.99 | Check the final provider total before authorizing. |
| eCheck service fee | Minimum $2.00 | Bank processing requirements still apply. |
| Call-center assistance | $3.50 per transaction | This is in addition to applicable transaction charges. |
| Cash-bail transaction service charge | 8.5%, minimum $10 | Use only the official Brown County-linked payment process. |
Brown County warns that a cashier’s check can delay release while funds clear, potentially approximately 10–15 business days under the published process.
Register and schedule a Brown County Jail visit
Visit length: 20 minutes. On-site video visits are free. Remote visits currently cost $5.95, except qualifying attorney or approved professional visits.
Confirm current custody
Search the inmate before creating a visitor account.
Register as an adult visitor
The registering visitor must be at least 18 years old.
Provide valid government photo identification
Identification is required during initial registration and for onsite visits.
Wait for approval
Brown County states that visitor approvals generally take 24–48 hours.
Schedule at least 24 hours in advance
Attorney and certain professional visits follow separate rules.
Select onsite or remote visitation
Onsite is free; remote visitation carries the published $5.95 fee.
Be ready at the start time
A late visitor receives only the remaining scheduled time.
Cancel at least 24 hours ahead when required
Brown County warns that failure to cancel can result in being billed.
Recheck jail status before the appointment
Release, transfer, discipline or jail operations can affect a scheduled visit.
Published visitation windows
Remote visitation
Sunday–Saturday
- 7:00–10:30 a.m.
- 1:00–3:30 p.m.
- 5:30–9:00 p.m.
On-site visitation
Monday–Friday
- 8:30–10:00 a.m.
- 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Available at the Main Jail or Work Release Center according to current scheduling availability.
Avoid a canceled Brown County Jail visit
Identity and minors
- Registering visitors must be 18 or older.
- Use valid government photo identification.
- Visitors under 18 need a parent or guardian present.
- Keep identity information accurate during registration.
Clothing
- No nudity.
- No provocative clothing.
- No excessively tight-fitting clothing.
- Follow staff direction if attire is questioned.
Conduct
- No loud or disruptive behavior.
- No apparent intoxication.
- No drugs, weapons or contraband.
- No gang signs, colors or activity.
- No attempted three-way calls.
Visits are monitored and recorded except qualifying attorney and approved professional visits. Brown County also prohibits recording or duplicating a visit without written jail-administration permission.
Send Brown County Jail mail without having it rejected
Ordinary personal mail
Brown County routes ordinary personal correspondence through its Securus digital-mail process. Mail is scanned so the incarcerated person can read it electronically.
Before mailing: use the current county Mail Policy page for the live Securus Digital Mail Center mailing label because provider addresses can change.
Privileged legal mail
Attorney, court and qualifying government correspondence is sent directly to the Brown County Jail for privileged-mail handling.
Inmate Name and ID NumberBrown County Jail
3030 Curry Lane
Green Bay, WI 54311
Mail rules brought into this guide
Use the inmate’s full name and ID number
Do not send personal checks
Do not send gang references, signs or graffiti
Bulk advertising and catalogs may be rejected
Do not draw on the outside of the envelope
Inmate-to-inmate correspondence needs prior authorization
Privileged legal mail follows a separate direct-jail procedure
Outgoing letters should use the inmate’s complete return identity
Add money to a Brown County inmate account correctly
Money held at intake is placed in an inmate trust account. Brown County states that the account can be used for commissary, medical fees, Huber fees, pay-for-stay, jail processing fees and other authorized charges.
| Method | Published charge | Important rule |
|---|---|---|
| Lobby kiosk — cash | $2 fee | Verify the correct inmate before submitting. |
| Lobby kiosk — card | $8.95 fee | Maximum published transaction is $800. |
| InmateCanteen.com | $8.95 card fee | Published minimum is $9.95 including the $1 minimum deposit plus fee. |
| Mailed funds | Money order or cashier’s check | Make it payable to the inmate; personal checks are not accepted. |
| Commissary purchase limit | Up to $100 in products | Items can include stationery, phone minutes, snacks, clothing, shoes and hygiene supplies. |
Brown County states that 25%–100% of deposited funds may be applied toward an inmate’s existing jail debt. Verify the expected available balance before sending money for commissary.
Confirm the inmate and inmate number
Never rely on name alone when sending funds.
Select the correct deposit method
Compare kiosk, online and mailed-fund procedures.
Review the service charge
Card and online deposits carry separate fees.
Keep the receipt
Save the inmate identifier, amount and transaction number.
Use the current county page for the final transaction
Open Brown County inmate-account instructions
Care packages and books
iCare food packages
Brown County lists weekly Aramark iCare packages with available food selections. Use only the vendor linked through the jail’s current inmate-information page.
Books and magazines
Brown County currently states that books and magazines are accepted only through Hamilton Books, must be softcover, and inmates are limited to two magazines and three books in the cell because of space.
Recover property and handle trial clothing correctly
Property that can be released
Jewelry
Cellphone
Purse or wallet
Keys
The inmate completes a property-release form
The form must identify the person authorized to receive the property.
The inmate signs and dates the form
Staff need a clear authorization.
The recipient brings picture identification
The person picking up the property signs an acceptance receipt.
Act within the published 72-hour window
Brown County states that the listed personal property can be released within 72 hours of incarceration.
Jury-trial clothing
Brown County Jail no longer accepts courtroom clothing that needs to be transferred to the courthouse. Required jury-trial clothing for a defendant or witness must be delivered to Court Security by 4:00 p.m. on the day before the hearing.
Shoes
Socks for each hearing day
Shirt for each hearing day
Pants for each hearing day
Suit coat
Dress or skirt
Belt
Tie
Court Security: 920-448-4248
Clothing generally must be picked up within 24 hours after the hearing unless another arrangement has been made.
Clothing generally must be picked up within 24 hours after the hearing unless another arrangement has been made.
Handle medication and medical equipment through jail staff
Prescription medication
Family or friends may bring valid non-expired prescription medication to 3030 Curry Lane only after advance approval from jail medical staff.
OTC medication
Brown County does not accept ordinary over-the-counter medicines or supplements dropped off by family. Certain items may be available through commissary.
Medical equipment
Prescription glasses can be dropped off. The jail states that contact lenses are not allowed. Approved CPAP or oxygen equipment can be delivered when medically required.
Brown County states that nursing staff are available around the clock and that doctor, dentist and nurse services are available to inmates under jail medical procedures.
Contact the Wisconsin State Public Defender in Green Bay
Public defender route
- Confirm the Brown County criminal case number.
- Contact the Green Bay State Public Defender office.
- Complete the eligibility/application process requested by the office.
- Provide financial and case information accurately.
- Confirm who represents the defendant before discussing case strategy.
Private attorney route
- Verify that the lawyer is licensed in Wisconsin.
- Ask whether the lawyer regularly handles Brown County criminal cases.
- Request the fee agreement in writing.
- Ask what hearings, motions and trial work are included.
- Do not discuss case facts on nonprivileged jail calls.
Wisconsin State Public Defender — Green Bay
139 S. Washington Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
Phone: 920-448-5433
Fax: 920-448-5450
Serves Brown, Door and Kewaunee counties
139 S. Washington Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
Phone: 920-448-5433
Fax: 920-448-5450
Serves Brown, Door and Kewaunee counties
Get court notifications and victim assistance
Identify the police report and criminal case
Have the defendant’s name, report number and Brown County court case number when available.
Contact the Brown County District Attorney
The office’s victim/witness services can help people involved in prosecuted criminal cases.
Ask for court-date notification
Victim/Witness staff provide information about scheduled court activity.
Provide restitution information
Save bills, repair estimates and other documentation connected to an eligible loss.
Ask for service referrals
Staff can refer victims or witnesses to appropriate community resources.
Ask about the case disposition
Victim/Witness services can help explain the status and eventual resolution of a prosecuted case.
Brown County District Attorney
Brown County Courthouse
300 East Walnut Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
Phone: 920-448-4190
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Brown County Courthouse
300 East Walnut Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
Phone: 920-448-4190
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Use Wisconsin DOJ WORCS without confusing a same-name record
Name-based criminal history is not fingerprint confirmation. Wisconsin DOJ specifically warns users not to assume that a returned record belongs to the person searched merely because the name matches.
Decide whether a statewide search is necessary
Use Brown County’s free county systems first when you only need a local booking and court case.
Open Wisconsin Online Record Check System
WORCS is the Wisconsin DOJ portal for public criminal-history requests.
Open Wisconsin WORCS
Enter accurate identity information
Accurate name, date of birth and other available identifiers reduce false matches.
Compare the physical identifiers
DOJ advises comparing information such as sex, race, date of birth, height, weight, birthplace and available photograph information.
Check aliases and the master name
A criminal-history record can contain alternate names or false identifying information provided during a previous arrest.
Read each arrest and disposition separately
Arrest charges, prosecutor charges and final court charges can differ.
Remember the search is time-specific
The result reflects information available to DOJ when the search was completed.
Wisconsin DOJ Crime Information Bureau
Phone: 608-266-7314
Email: cibrecordcheck@doj.state.wi.us
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Phone: 608-266-7314
Email: cibrecordcheck@doj.state.wi.us
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Correct a wrong Wisconsin arrest or disposition
Identify the exact disputed entry
Determine whether the problem appears in the county jail record, police report, WCCA case or Wisconsin DOJ criminal history.
Obtain the controlling court record
If the disposition or conviction information is wrong, obtain a certified judgment or other controlling document from the Brown County Clerk.
Complete a Wisconsin DOJ challenge when appropriate
Use Criminal History Challenge Form DJ-LE-247.
Open Wisconsin DOJ challenge instructions
Obtain a completed FD-258 fingerprint card
DOJ requires fingerprints for an identity-based record challenge.
Explain exactly what is wrong
Identify the disputed arrest, charge, identity or disposition and attach supporting documents.
Submit the challenge to DOJ
Wisconsin DOJ does not charge for the challenge itself, although the fingerprinting agency may charge a fingerprint fee.
Use a WiUPIN after a successful identity challenge
DOJ may issue a Wisconsin Unique Personal Identification Number to help prevent future false matches involving a similar or stolen identity.
Recheck county and court sources separately
Updating the state criminal history does not automatically guarantee that every unrelated online source updates at the same time.
Different charge names are not automatically an error. Police, prosecutors and courts may legitimately use different charges at different stages of the same case.
Do not confuse expungement with correcting an arrest record
Court expungement
Wisconsin Statute §973.015 provides a narrow route for qualifying criminal convictions. Eligibility is tied to factors including age, offense severity and the sentencing court’s decision.
Record correction
Use a correction or challenge when a name, identity, disposition or other criminal-history fact is inaccurate.
Arrest-record removal
Wisconsin DOJ generally cannot simply delete accurate arrest information because a person asks. Specific qualifying removal procedures and forms apply.
Juvenile matters
Juvenile records follow separate confidentiality and expungement provisions and should not be treated like an adult Brown County criminal case.
Wisconsin conviction expungement basics
The person generally must have been under age 25 when the qualifying offense occurred
The offense must fit the statutory penalty and exclusion rules
The court generally must have ordered expungement at sentencing
The sentence must be successfully completed under the applicable rule
Expungement does not mean every non-court copy disappears from the internet
Arrest-only or incorrect records may require a different DOJ process
Find the Brown County case in WCCA
Record the case number and every charge.
Obtain the judgment and sentencing record
Determine whether the sentencing court ordered the conviction eligible for expungement.
Confirm successful completion
Review the applicable sentence, probation or other completion requirement.
Use the current Wisconsin court form
One current statewide form is CR-266 for qualifying non-probation/non-incarceration conviction expungement.
Open Wisconsin Form CR-266
Contact the Brown County Clerk when the route is unclear
Ask which filing or certification is required for the existing judgment.
Use DOJ procedures separately when necessary
Court expungement and Wisconsin DOJ criminal-history correction/removal are related but not identical processes.
Wisconsin expungement law is substantially narrower than the record-sealing systems used in many other states. Do not promise that an arrest or conviction can be erased until the exact Brown County judgment and Wisconsin eligibility rules have been reviewed.
Using a Wisconsin arrest record for employment requires extra care
A Brown County booking should not be treated as proof of guilt. Wisconsin also has state protections concerning arrest- and conviction-record discrimination in employment, subject to statutory exceptions such as substantially related conduct.
Confirm the correct person
Find the final court disposition
Separate dismissed counts from convictions
Check whether a record was expunged
Follow applicable federal background-report rules
Review Wisconsin employment restrictions before adverse action
Brown County Electronic Monitoring is not the same as jail release
Brown County’s Electronic Monitoring Program allows approved sentenced inmates to serve eligible custody time at home under GPS monitoring and strict movement rules.
GPS ankle bracelet remains on at all times
Approved movement can include work or school
Court-ordered treatment and probation meetings may be approved
EMP officers must be able to contact the participant
Law-enforcement contact must be reported
Alcohol and illegal substances are prohibited
Brown County currently publishes a $50 plus tax setup charge and $23.70 plus tax/fees per day for eligible EMP participants.
Brown County arrest, jail and court contact board
Brown County Jail
3030 Curry Lane
Green Bay, WI 54311
Green Bay, WI 54311
Administration: 920-448-4250
Fax: 920-391-6802
Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Brown County Sheriff’s Office
2684 Development Drive
Green Bay, WI 54311
Green Bay, WI 54311
Dispatch: 920-391-7450
Brown County Clerk of Circuit Court
100 S. Jefferson Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
Green Bay, WI 54301
Main: 920-448-4155
Records: 920-448-4521
Criminal / Traffic Court
Use for Brown County criminal-case questions and warrant-related docket confirmation.
State Public Defender — Green Bay
139 S. Washington Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
Green Bay, WI 54301
Brown County District Attorney
300 E. Walnut Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
Green Bay, WI 54301
Wisconsin DOJ Crime Information Bureau
Court Security
Use for jury-trial clothing delivery questions.
Brown County Jail map
Brown County Courthouse map
Before traveling: Verify current jail custody, courthouse entry rules, office hours, visitor approval and whether the record or service you need requires an appointment.
What this Brown County guide keeps users from having to research separately
Jail lookup
Name and inmate-number search, released-inmate option, no-result troubleshooting and identity checks.
Police records
Correct custodian, request wording, processing timeline and difference between investigative reports and court dispositions.
Court records
WCCA workflow, courthouse contacts, copy prices, certification fee and unknown-case search charge.
Jail services
Visit length and prices, schedules, approval rules, mail, commissary, books, property and medical-item guidance.
Bond and legal help
Bond scam warnings, provider charges, release precautions, Public Defender and Victim/Witness contacts.
Wisconsin record relief
WORCS, identity challenges, WiUPIN, incorrect dispositions and the limits of Wisconsin expungement.
Brown County WI arrest-record questions answered
How do I search Brown County arrest records?
Use Brown County’s official Jail Inmate Lookup Tool. Search by first and last name or inmate number, then use WCCA to verify the court case.
Can I find an inmate who has already been released?
Yes. Brown County tells users to select the released-inmates checkbox in the jail lookup.
Does release mean the criminal charge was dismissed?
No. Release only describes custody. Use Wisconsin Circuit Court Access to find the court disposition.
How much are Brown County court copies?
Ordinary copies are currently $1.25 per page. Certification is an additional $5 per document, and a $5 search fee can apply when the case number is unknown.
Where do I request a Sheriff’s arrest report?
Use the Brown County Sheriff’s Records Unit at 2684 Development Drive in Green Bay. The Sheriff’s Office states that requests may take up to 10 business days.
How long is a Brown County Jail visit?
Visits are 20 minutes. On-site visits are free and remote visits currently cost $5.95, with exceptions for qualifying professional visits.
Can family mail clothing to an inmate?
Brown County states that effective July 6, 2026, undergarments cannot be mailed into the jail and inmates must purchase clothing items through the jail’s laundry officer.
How do I check a Brown County warrant?
Review the matching WCCA case and confirm current status with Brown County Criminal/Traffic Court or the responsible law-enforcement agency. Do not rely only on an old warrant entry.
How do I correct a Wisconsin criminal-history error?
Use the Wisconsin DOJ challenge process with the required fingerprint card and Form DJ-LE-247, attaching the controlling court or identity documents.
Can a Brown County conviction be expunged?
Some Wisconsin convictions qualify under the narrow requirements of Wisconsin Statute section 973.015. The sentencing record, age, offense and successful sentence completion must be reviewed.