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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Buffalo County, Wisconsin; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Buffalo County public records: common questions
Where to search Buffalo County records
Buffalo County, Wisconsin court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with County directory for sheriff, jail, clerk of courts, and other offices. Check current custody through County jail, inmate communications, funds, and sheriff contact.
- Court casesCounty directory for sheriff, jail, clerk of courts, and other offices
- Current custodyCounty jail, inmate communications, funds, and sheriff contact
- Statewide recordsUse the Wisconsin state-level source described below when available.
- Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.
Verified local details
These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.
- The Buffalo County Jail and sheriff's office are at 407 S. 2nd St., Alma, with phone 608-685-4433.
- The county jail page identifies Michael Osmond as sheriff.
- The county directory lists Clerk of Courts phone 608-685-6212 and sheriff/jail phone 608-685-4433.
- The jail page directs users to Wisconsin Circuit Court Access for charges, next court actions, and case information and identifies Stellar Services for inmate communications.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | County directory for sheriff, jail, clerk of courts, and other offices | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | County jail, inmate communications, funds, and sheriff contact | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Official Wisconsin circuit-court location and judicial information | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Buffalo County official source (wcca.wicourts.gov) | County or local | Open source |
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A useful Buffalo County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Buffalo County has 13,318 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County-equivalent identity
- 55-011
- Population
- 13,318 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The Buffalo County Jail and sheriff's office are at 407 S. 2nd St., Alma, with phone 608-685-4433.
- Local detail
- The county jail page identifies Michael Osmond as sheriff.
- Local detail
- The county directory lists Clerk of Courts phone 608-685-6212 and sheriff/jail phone 608-685-4433.
- Local detail
- The jail page directs users to Wisconsin Circuit Court Access for charges, next court actions, and case information and identifies Stellar Services for inmate communications.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The Buffalo County Jail and sheriff's office are at 407 S. 2nd St., Alma, with phone 608-685-4433.
- Local detail: The county jail page identifies Michael Osmond as sheriff.
- Local detail: The county directory lists Clerk of Courts phone 608-685-6212 and sheriff/jail phone 608-685-4433.
How do I contact the Buffalo County Sheriff or jail?
For Buffalo County, start with County jail, inmate communications, funds, and sheriff contact and County directory for sheriff, jail, clerk of courts, and other offices, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Buffalo County Sheriff or jail depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The jail page does not provide a public live roster.
Where is Buffalo County Circuit Court?
For Buffalo County, start with County jail, inmate communications, funds, and sheriff contact and County directory for sheriff, jail, clerk of courts, and other offices, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is Buffalo County Circuit Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The jail page does not provide a public live roster.
How do I search Buffalo County court records?
For Buffalo County, start with County jail, inmate communications, funds, and sheriff contact and County directory for sheriff, jail, clerk of courts, and other offices, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search Buffalo County court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The jail page does not provide a public live roster.
How do I fund or communicate with an inmate?
For Buffalo County, start with County jail, inmate communications, funds, and sheriff contact and County directory for sheriff, jail, clerk of courts, and other offices, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I fund or communicate with an inmate depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The jail page does not provide a public live roster.
How do I learn the next court action in a case?
For Buffalo County, start with County jail, inmate communications, funds, and sheriff contact and County directory for sheriff, jail, clerk of courts, and other offices, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I learn the next court action in a case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The jail page does not provide a public live roster.
Which agency handles a report inside Alma or another municipality?
For Buffalo County, start with County jail, inmate communications, funds, and sheriff contact and County directory for sheriff, jail, clerk of courts, and other offices, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which agency handles a report inside Alma or another municipality depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The jail page does not provide a public live roster.
Municipal courts and other local systems
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: Buffalo County Jail at the Alma sheriff's-office location. Municipal: Municipal police and courts operate within incorporated municipalities; the reviewed county sources do not provide a complete boundary map.
Local cities and separate court systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Buffalo County court and felony records
Start with Official Wisconsin circuit-court location and judicial information for the official Buffalo County court path. County: Buffalo County Sheriff's Office provides county law enforcement and jail services; municipal agencies may handle incidents within their municipalities. Court: Wisconsin Circuit Court for Buffalo County, as listed in the state circuit-court directory.
Police records and public-record requests
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. Inmate communications, account, and visitation procedures are vendor- and policy-dependent.
Buffalo County custody and jail information
For current custody information, start with County jail, inmate communications, funds, and sheriff contact. The jail page does not provide a public live roster.
Wisconsin state-level record sources
Statewide Wisconsin sources are separate from Buffalo County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Nearby county coverage in Wisconsin
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Nearby county links will be added after the neighboring pages pass the same source and content review.
Official Buffalo County and Wisconsin record sources
For an official starting point, use Official Wisconsin circuit-court location and judicial information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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