| Court Name |
Rock County Circuit Court |
Court Address
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51 S Main St Janesville, Wisconsin 53545
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-608-743-2200 Fax +1-608-743-2223 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.co.rock.wi.us/departments/clerk-of-circuit-court |
| Local Rules |
https://www.co.rock.wi.us/departments/circuit-court/clerk-of-circuit-court#pagebody |
| Court Forms |
https://www.co.rock.wi.us/departments/circuit-court/clerk-of-circuit-court#pagebody |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Rock County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Summary of Services |
In Rock County, a representative may need to post a bond under Wisconsin law, though the will, the heirs, or informal administration can waive it. The amount reflects estate value plus anticipated income. |
| Court History |
Probate for Rock County runs through the Wisconsin Circuit Court, with a register in probate assisting in estate administration. Rock County Circuit Court, located in Janesville, handles probate administration for Rock County. Case information for Rock County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Rock County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Wisconsin, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |