Rusk County Criminal Records

Criminal · Arrest · Court · Sex offender

Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Rusk County, Wisconsin; jurisdiction limits are explained.

Records Search

Enter a name to begin a confidential search

256-bit encrypted · SSL secured Search 3B+ public records Results in seconds Established 1995

Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.

Rusk County public records: common questions

Where to search Rusk County records

Rusk County, Wisconsin court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Check current custody through Rusk County official source (ruskcounty.org).

Court casesUse the court or clerk source identified in the guide below.
Current custodyRusk County official source (ruskcounty.org)
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 Rusk County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement, criminal investigation, search and rescue, civil process, records, dispatch, and corrections or jail services.
The Sheriff's Office is at 311 Miner Avenue East, Suite L100, Ladysmith, Wisconsin 54848, and lists phone 715-532-2189.
Rusk County has 24 townships, 8 villages, and 1 city.
The sheriff's jurisdiction covers the county except the City of Ladysmith, which is served by the Ladysmith Police Department; sheriff personnel also patrol county lakes and snowmobile and ATV trails.

Rusk County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Jail and custody	Rusk County official source (ruskcounty.org)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	official Sheriff's Office services, contacts, records, and corrections source	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	official county government portal	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	official county jurisdiction, divisions, and municipal-law-enforcement boundary source	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Rusk 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. Rusk County has 14,146 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: 55-107
Population: 14,146 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Rusk County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement, criminal investigation, search and rescue, civil process, records, dispatch, and corrections or jail services.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office is at 311 Miner Avenue East, Suite L100, Ladysmith, Wisconsin 54848, and lists phone 715-532-2189.
Local detail: Rusk County has 24 townships, 8 villages, and 1 city.
Local detail: The sheriff's jurisdiction covers the county except the City of Ladysmith, which is served by the Ladysmith Police Department; sheriff personnel also patrol county lakes and snowmobile and ATV trails.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Rusk County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement, criminal investigation, search and rescue, civil process, records, dispatch, and corrections or jail services.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office is at 311 Miner Avenue East, Suite L100, Ladysmith, Wisconsin 54848, and lists phone 715-532-2189.
Local detail: Rusk County has 24 townships, 8 villages, and 1 city.

Which agency has law-enforcement jurisdiction in Ladysmith and elsewhere in Rusk County?

For Rusk County, start with official Sheriff's Office services, contacts, records, and corrections source and official county jurisdiction, divisions, and municipal-law-enforcement boundary source, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which agency has law-enforcement jurisdiction in Ladysmith and elsewhere in Rusk County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed jail page did not provide a complete current roster, visitation schedule, or booking-data policy.

How do I contact the Rusk County Sheriff's Office?

For Rusk County, start with official Sheriff's Office services, contacts, records, and corrections source and official county jurisdiction, divisions, and municipal-law-enforcement boundary source, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Rusk County Sheriff's Office depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed jail page did not provide a complete current roster, visitation schedule, or booking-data policy.

Where can I find Rusk County jail or inmate information?

For Rusk County, start with official Sheriff's Office services, contacts, records, and corrections source and official county jurisdiction, divisions, and municipal-law-enforcement boundary source, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where can I find Rusk County jail or inmate information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed jail page did not provide a complete current roster, visitation schedule, or booking-data policy.

How do I request Rusk County police or incident records?

For Rusk County, start with official Sheriff's Office services, contacts, records, and corrections source and official county jurisdiction, divisions, and municipal-law-enforcement boundary source, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request Rusk County police or incident records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed jail page did not provide a complete current roster, visitation schedule, or booking-data policy.

How do I search a Rusk County court case?

For Rusk County, start with official Sheriff's Office services, contacts, records, and corrections source and official county jurisdiction, divisions, and municipal-law-enforcement boundary source, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search a Rusk County court case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed jail page did not provide a complete current roster, visitation schedule, or booking-data policy.

Does the Rusk County Sheriff's Office handle civil process or court security?

For Rusk County, start with official Sheriff's Office services, contacts, records, and corrections source and official county jurisdiction, divisions, and municipal-law-enforcement boundary source, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Does the Rusk County Sheriff's Office handle civil process or court security depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed jail page did not provide a complete current roster, visitation schedule, or booking-data policy.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Use official county jurisdiction, divisions, and municipal-law-enforcement boundary source for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The Rusk County Sheriff's Office operates or oversees county corrections and jail services; the county jail page is the official custody contact source. Municipal: The City of Ladysmith has its own police department; other municipalities may maintain separate municipal services and ordinances.

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.

Rusk County court and felony records

The Rusk County court path requires confirming the correct clerk and court level. County: Rusk County government and the Sheriff's Office provide county services and countywide law enforcement subject to the Ladysmith exception. Court: Wisconsin state and county court matters should be verified through the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access system and the local clerk.

Police records and public-record requests

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. Court-specific calendars and record-access procedures were not fully detailed on the reviewed county pages.

Rusk County custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with official Sheriff's Office services, contacts, records, and corrections source. The reviewed jail page did not provide a complete current roster, visitation schedule, or booking-data policy.

Wisconsin state-level record sources

Statewide Wisconsin sources are separate from Rusk 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

No adjacent county guide is live yet.

Nearby county links will be added after the neighboring pages pass the same source and content review.

Official Rusk County and Wisconsin record sources

For an official starting point, use official county government portal. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

Disclosure: criminal.com may earn a commission when you use the people-search tool on this page, which is powered by a third-party background-check service. Results are for personal knowledge only and may not be used for employment, housing, credit, tenant screening, or any other purpose covered by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. An arrest or booking record is not proof of guilt. This page is general information, not legal advice; for advice about a specific situation, consult an attorney.

Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use official county government portal. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

Ready to search?

Enter a name to run a confidential records search

Browse records by state

Look up criminal and public records in any state, or browse the Directory of Official Records Offices.