Arrest records are public documents in Kronenwetter, Wisconsin, pursuant to the Wisconsin Public Records Law (Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31-19.39). This statute establishes that records maintained by government agencies, including law enforcement entities, shall be accessible to the public unless specifically exempted by law. The Wisconsin Supreme Court has consistently upheld the presumption of complete public access to public records, reflecting the state's commitment to governmental transparency and accountability.
Members of the public may access arrest records maintained by the Kronenwetter Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies. These records document official actions taken by government officials and serve multiple public interests, including:
The Village of Kronenwetter maintains these records in accordance with state retention schedules and makes them available through established procedures that balance public access rights with privacy considerations.
Individuals seeking arrest records in Kronenwetter have several official channels through which they may obtain this information. The Wisconsin Public Records Law requires that record custodians respond to requests "as soon as practicable and without delay." Requestors may utilize any of the following methods to access arrest records:
Submit a written request to the Kronenwetter Police Department:
Kronenwetter Police Department
1582 Kronenwetter Drive
Kronenwetter, WI 54455
Phone: (715) 693-4215
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Official Police Department Page
Visit the Marathon County Sheriff's Office for records related to arrests processed through county facilities:
Marathon County Sheriff's Office
500 Forest Street
Wausau, WI 54403
Phone: (715) 261-1200
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Access court records related to arrests through the Marathon County Circuit Court:
Marathon County Circuit Court
500 Forest Street
Wausau, WI 54403
Phone: (715) 261-1300
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Check records from the Kronenwetter Municipal Court for violations of local ordinances:
Kronenwetter Municipal Court
1582 Kronenwetter Drive
Mosinee, WI 54455
Phone: (715) 845-5205
Hours: Court sessions as scheduled
Utilize the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (CCAP) online database for cases that have proceeded to court:
Wisconsin Circuit Court Access
Online access available 24/7
https://wcca.wicourts.gov
Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.35(1), requestors may be charged fees that reflect the actual, necessary, and direct costs of locating and reproducing records. These fees typically include copying charges and, for requests requiring more than $50 in staff time, labor costs for record location and preparation.
Arrest records maintained by Kronenwetter law enforcement agencies contain standardized information as prescribed by Wisconsin Administrative Code § LES 9.04. These records document the circumstances and processing of individuals taken into custody and typically include the following elements:
Biographical information of the arrested individual:
Arrest details:
Processing information:
Post-arrest proceedings:
The Kronenwetter Municipal Code establishes additional local requirements for documentation of arrests related to ordinance violations. These records are maintained separately from criminal arrests and may contain different information elements.
Wisconsin law provides limited mechanisms for the expungement of arrest records under specific circumstances. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 973.015, individuals may petition for expungement of records related to certain offenses committed before the age of 25. The expungement process in Kronenwetter follows state statutory requirements and involves judicial review of eligibility criteria.
Expungement eligibility in Wisconsin is restricted to:
The expungement process requires:
The Rothschild Area Municipal Court, which serves Kronenwetter for ordinance violations, maintains separate procedures for expungement of municipal citations. These procedures are governed by local court rules rather than state statutes.
Even when expungement is granted, certain agencies may retain records for administrative purposes, and expunged records may still be accessible to law enforcement agencies for specific authorized purposes. Private companies that previously obtained arrest information may continue to disseminate it unless specifically notified of the expungement order.