Clerk of Courts

Office Overview

The Clerk of Courts is an elected position with a 4 year term of office.  Clerks are required to maintain records of all documents filed with the courts, keep a record of court proceedings, schedule court hearings, and collect various fees, fines and forfeitures ordered by the court or specified by statute.  The office is also responsible for selecting and notifying potential jurors for jury service.

Services & Records

  • Court Records for Civil, Criminal, Family, Traffic, Ordinance, and Ordinance Citations
  • Collections for all fees, fines, and forfeitures relating to Criminal, Traffic, Ordinance, and Conservation Citations
  • Docket Judgements and Liens, file Satisfactions and maintain record for all Judgments and Liens

Important Notices

PLEASE BE ADVISED THE COURT DOES NOT ACCEPT E-MAIL AS CORRESPONDENCE.
CORRESPONDENCE BY FAX ACCEPTED ONLY WITH PRIOR AUTHORIZATION BY THE COURT.
Shari Rudolph
Clerk of Circuit Court
Shari.Rudolph@wicourts.gov
Contact for Criminal, Criminal Traffic, Traffic, Financial Matters & Policy
Michelle VanderWerff
Chief Deputy Clerk of Circuit Court
Michelle.VanderWerff@wicourts.gov
Contact for Small Claims and Backup for all case types & financials
April Whaley
Deputy Clerk of Circuit Court
April.Whaley2@wicourts.gov
Contact for Civil, Family, Paternity & Jury

77 West Park Street Room 200 Montello, WI 53949 608-297-3005