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1. How do I apply for a job with the Sheriff’s Office?

All matters regarding employment with the Sheriff's Office are handled by the Walworth County Human Resources Department. You may contact them directly at:
Walworth County Human Resources Department
Government Center
P.O. Box 1001
Elkhorn, WI 53121
Phone: 262-741-7950

All Walworth County job openings are posted on their website.

2. I had a minor accident or I struck a deer yesterday and the Sheriff's Office did not investigate and/or complete a crash report. Now my insurance company needs a report of some sort. What do I do?

If law enforcement is called to the crash, then law enforcement may complete the report. If law enforcement does not file the report, you will need to complete the Wisconsin Driver Report of Crash DT4002.
Per Wisconsin Statute s.346.70(1), any crash within the State of Wisconsin must be reported when it results in:
 -Injury of a person
 -$1,000 or more damage to any person's vehicle or property
 -Damage of $200 or more to state or other government-owned property other than a vehicle
If you received a letter from the Department of Transportation stating you were involved in a reportable crash and requesting you to complete a report, you must complete a crash report https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/safety/crsh-rpt/default.aspx

3. How do I get a copy of an accident report in which the Sheriff’s Office investigated?

You may pick up a copy of the report in person at the Sheriff's Office or it can be mailed or faxed to you. There is a processing fee of $3. Please allow 10 business days for the report to be completed. If you are planning to come to pick up a report in person, you may want to call ahead to ensure that the report is complete.

Physical Address: 1770 County Road NN, Elkhorn WI 53121
Phone: 262-741-4400
Email: Sheriff's_-_Central_Records@co.walworth.wi.us

4. How do I get fingerprinted?

The hours below are set aside to provide fingerprinting for members of the public. If you are unable to make these times, please call 262-741-4540 and ask for a Jail Supervisor to make other arrangements. Please note you must bring your own fingerprint cards with you. You may obtain the cards from the agency requiring the fingerprints.

Hours

Monday through Friday
7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Physical Address: 1770 County Road NN, Elkhorn WI 53121
Phone: 262-741-4400

5. How to I get information from Consolidated Court Automation Programs (CCAP)?

Access CCAP which is another resource for Walworth County court records.

6. What do I do if I receive a worthless check?

If you received a worthless check, please follow the directions and link in the Investigations Worthless Checks section.

• Crime Victim Information Brochure (DOC)
• Crime Victim Restitution Request (DOC)

7. What should I do if I am the victim of identity theft?

If you are a victim of identity theft please follow the directions and link in the Investigations Identity Theft section.

• Crime Victim Information Brochure (DOC)
• Crime Victim Restitution Request (DOC)

8. How do I report an anonymous tip?

Submit a tip via email to Walworth County Crime Stoppers or submit a tip via text by clicking on  P3 Tips. You can also submit a tip via a phone call to 262-723-2677.

9. Who can use the Sheriff’s Office shooting range?

The Sheriff's Office Range Training Facility is located on Hodges Road in Lafayette Township. It is a county-owned facility and as such is regulated by policy. This facility is not open for public use and exists to train law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levels. In addition, the range is also used by the DNR and the NRA to provide educational courses. 

The Elkhorn Pistol Club also uses the facility and membership in this club is required. Trespassing is strictly enforced and violators will be fined and/or arrested. Please contact the Sheriff's Office at 262-741-4680 with any further questions.

10. How do I file a complaint against an officer?

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11. How do I check on the status of an inmate?

Inmate Locator Tool