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Where to search Vernon County records

Vernon County, Wisconsin court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Wisconsin Court System Vernon County Circuit Court location, district, judge, and contact information. Check current custody through County sheriff and detention-center information.

Court casesWisconsin Court System Vernon County Circuit Court location, district, judge, and contact information
Current custodyCounty sheriff and detention-center information
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.

Vernon County Circuit Court is in Wisconsin's Seventh Judicial District at 400 Courthouse Square, Suite 115, Viroqua; the Wisconsin Court System lists Timothy J. Gaskell as the circuit court judge.
The current county directory lists Roy Torgerson as sheriff and identifies the Vernon County Sheriff's Office and Detention Center at 1320 Bad Axe Court, Viroqua.
The county directory lists sheriff's office, records, and jail contact numbers as 608-637-2123, 608-638-5710, and 608-638-5780, respectively.
The Vernon County Sheriff's records-request form permits report distribution by pickup, mail, or email and states that applicable records fees are payable in advance.
The county directory lists County Clerk Jerry Pedretti at 400 Courthouse Square, Suite 108, Viroqua, with telephone number 608-637-5380.
Vernon County provides an official GIS Web Portal for county geographic and land-information access.

Vernon County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Wisconsin Court System Vernon County Circuit Court location, district, judge, and contact information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	County sheriff and detention-center information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Sheriff records-request form, contact details, delivery options, and fees	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Official records	Official county GIS and public land-information portal	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Jail and custody	Current county directory with elected officials, courthouse, sheriff, detention center, and department contacts	County or local	Open source	Not yet published

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 Vernon 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. Vernon County has 31,443 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: 55-123
Population: 31,443 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Vernon County Circuit Court is in Wisconsin's Seventh Judicial District at 400 Courthouse Square, Suite 115, Viroqua; the Wisconsin Court System lists Timothy J. Gaskell as the circuit court judge.
Local detail: The current county directory lists Roy Torgerson as sheriff and identifies the Vernon County Sheriff's Office and Detention Center at 1320 Bad Axe Court, Viroqua.
Local detail: The county directory lists sheriff's office, records, and jail contact numbers as 608-637-2123, 608-638-5710, and 608-638-5780, respectively.
Local detail: The Vernon County Sheriff's records-request form permits report distribution by pickup, mail, or email and states that applicable records fees are payable in advance.
Local detail: The county directory lists County Clerk Jerry Pedretti at 400 Courthouse Square, Suite 108, Viroqua, with telephone number 608-637-5380.
Local detail: Vernon County provides an official GIS Web Portal for county geographic and land-information access.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Vernon County Circuit Court is in Wisconsin's Seventh Judicial District at 400 Courthouse Square, Suite 115, Viroqua; the Wisconsin Court System lists Timothy J. Gaskell as the circuit court judge.
Local detail: The current county directory lists Roy Torgerson as sheriff and identifies the Vernon County Sheriff's Office and Detention Center at 1320 Bad Axe Court, Viroqua.
Local detail: The county directory lists sheriff's office, records, and jail contact numbers as 608-637-2123, 608-638-5710, and 608-638-5780, respectively.

How can someone request a Vernon County sheriff or incident record?

For Vernon County, start with Current county directory with elected officials, courthouse, sheriff, detention center, and department contacts and County sheriff and detention-center information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can someone request a Vernon County sheriff or incident record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county directory is a current 2025-2026 publication, but office contacts and personnel can change after publication.

How can someone verify a Vernon County detention-center booking, bond, or custody status?

For Vernon County, start with Current county directory with elected officials, courthouse, sheriff, detention center, and department contacts and County sheriff and detention-center information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can someone verify a Vernon County detention-center booking, bond, or custody status depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county directory is a current 2025-2026 publication, but office contacts and personnel can change after publication.

Which Vernon County Circuit Court handles a civil, criminal, probate, juvenile, or traffic matter?

For Vernon County, start with Current county directory with elected officials, courthouse, sheriff, detention center, and department contacts and County sheriff and detention-center information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Vernon County Circuit Court handles a civil, criminal, probate, juvenile, or traffic matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county directory is a current 2025-2026 publication, but office contacts and personnel can change after publication.

How can someone find the Vernon County Circuit Court judge, courthouse, or clerk contact?

For Vernon County, start with Current county directory with elected officials, courthouse, sheriff, detention center, and department contacts and County sheriff and detention-center information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can someone find the Vernon County Circuit Court judge, courthouse, or clerk contact depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county directory is a current 2025-2026 publication, but office contacts and personnel can change after publication.

How can someone search Vernon County parcels, GIS information, or land-related records?

For Vernon County, start with Current county directory with elected officials, courthouse, sheriff, detention center, and department contacts and County sheriff and detention-center information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can someone search Vernon County parcels, GIS information, or land-related records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county directory is a current 2025-2026 publication, but office contacts and personnel can change after publication.

Which county office handles a Vernon County public-records request?

For Vernon County, start with Current county directory with elected officials, courthouse, sheriff, detention center, and department contacts and County sheriff and detention-center information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which county office handles a Vernon County public-records request depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county directory is a current 2025-2026 publication, but office contacts and personnel can change after publication.

How do Vernon County municipal courts differ from Circuit Court?

For Vernon County, start with Current county directory with elected officials, courthouse, sheriff, detention center, and department contacts and County sheriff and detention-center information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do Vernon County municipal courts differ from Circuit Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county directory is a current 2025-2026 publication, but office contacts and personnel can change after publication.

What fees, delivery methods, and response expectations apply to Vernon County sheriff-record requests?

For Vernon County, start with Current county directory with elected officials, courthouse, sheriff, detention center, and department contacts and County sheriff and detention-center information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What fees, delivery methods, and response expectations apply to Vernon County sheriff-record requests depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county directory is a current 2025-2026 publication, but office contacts and personnel can change after publication.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The county sheriff operates the Vernon County Sheriff's Office and Detention Center at 1320 Bad Axe Court. The reviewed official sources did not verify a live public inmate roster or individual custody status. Municipal: Cities, villages, and towns within Vernon County may have separate municipal police and municipal courts. The reviewed sources did not provide a complete municipal boundary and agency directory.

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.

Vernon County court and felony records

Start with Wisconsin Court System Vernon County Circuit Court location, district, judge, and contact information for the official Vernon County court path. County: Vernon County government and the county sheriff serve county jurisdiction. Municipal governments within the county may maintain separate local services and law-enforcement agencies. Court: Vernon County Circuit Court is a Wisconsin circuit court in the Seventh Judicial District. Wisconsin circuit courts handle state trial-level civil, criminal, probate, juvenile, and traffic matters.

Police records and public-record requests

For police or incident records, use Sheriff records-request form, contact details, delivery options, and fees. The sheriff records form explains request and fee procedures but does not guarantee that a requested record is public or available without redaction.

Vernon County custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with Current county directory with elected officials, courthouse, sheriff, detention center, and department contacts. The county directory is a current 2025-2026 publication, but office contacts and personnel can change after publication.

Wisconsin state-level record sources

Statewide Wisconsin sources are separate from Vernon County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

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Official Vernon County and Wisconsin record sources

For an official starting point, use Official county GIS and public land-information portal. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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