Public Record Requests | Dane County, Wisconsin
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This document outlines Dane County's public records request procedures. County records are presumed open for public inspection and copying during normal business hours, with requests required to include specific descriptions of subject matter and timeframes per Wisconsin statute. The county provides multiple channels for records requests, including an online form through the Records Control Officer, specialized processes for Public Health Madison & Dane County and the Sheriff's Office, and email options for Wisconsin court system records, with contact information provided for inquiries.
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Resident Toggle Dropdown Visitor Toggle Dropdown Business Toggle Dropdown Government Toggle Dropdown Officials Toggle Dropdown Departments Jobs ADA Translate Public Record Requests Dane County records are presumed to be open for inspection and copying. Each elected official and each County Department is responsible for providing the public with access to its records. Records Custodians generally make public records available for in-person inspection and copying during normal business hours; however, specific hours are posted with each department. Wis. Stat. §19.35(1)(h) requires that requests for records to reasonably describe the subject matter and timeframe of requested records. Please ensure to include both with enough specificity to allow us to locate the appropriate records. To submit an online, general records request, please click the link below to complete the record request form. Link to Dane County Records Control Officer Request Form | Dane County, Wisconsin Request Form For any requests to Public Health Madison & Dane County, please click the link below to find information about how to request those records. Link to HIPAA & Open Records | Public Health Madison & Dane County PHMDC Requests For any requests to Dane County Sheriff’s Office, please click the link below to find information about how to request those records. Link to Records | Dane County Sheriff's Office DCSO Requests For any requests to the WI court system, please click the link to email your request for those records. Email link to Dane Court Records WI Courts Requests For any questions or concerns, please contact: Dane County Records Control Officer Department of Administration 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Room 425 Madison, WI 53703 (608) 445-3056 record.request@danecounty.gov RESIDENT Online Services Permits & Licenses Voting & Elections Human Services Events Landfill Get Involved VISITOR Parks Events Alliant Energy Center Dane Arts Airport Zoo BUSINESS Doing Business with Dane Access Dane Grants & Loans Economic Development Permits & Licenses Facility Rental GOVERNMENT Press Releases Voting & Elections Courts Municipalities Closure Dates Code of Ordinances About Dane County Public Meetings & Minutes Request Vital Records Elected Officials Jobs Website Feedback ADA Terms of Use Department Contacts Employee Resources Dane County YouTube Copyright © 2026 County of Dane. All rights reserved.
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