Frequently Asked Questions

A "record" means any material on which written, drawn, printed, spoken, visual or electromagnetic information is recorded or preserved, regardless of physical form or characteristics, which has been created or is being kept by an authority. "Record" includes, but is not limited to, handwritten, typed or printed pages, maps, charts, photographs, films, recordings, tapes (including computer tapes), computer printouts and optical disks.

"Record" does not include drafts, notes, preliminary computations and like materials prepared for the originator's personal use or prepared by the originator in the name of a person for whom the originator is working; materials which are purely the personal property of the custodian and have no relation to his or her office, materials to which access is limited by copyright, patent or bequest; and published materials in the possession of an authority other than a public library which are available for sale, or which are available for inspection at a public library.

For more information on Wisconsin's Open Record law visit the Wisconsin State Law Library website.

The following reports may be released:

• Accident Reports
• Closed or Adjudicated Cases
• Photographs, including booking photos
• Recordings
• Video

The following records cannot be released:

• Open cases or cases pending prosecution
• Juvenile information
• Medical information
• Personal identifiers such as Social Security numbers

Limited information may be released to victims and parents or guardians.

If you would like to request a record, your request should include the following information:

• Date incident occurred
• Location if available
• Person or persons involved
• Type of incident (i.e. accident, theft, etc.)
• Name and address of requester for billing / mailing purposes
• Or fill out the on-line form on this page.

The following fees apply to open records requests:

• Accident Reports - $1 per page
• Incident Reports - $1 per page
• CD / DVD - $10
• Photographs - $1 per page
• Return via Facsimile - $2
• Postage
• There is no charge for reports sent electronically

Requests for records can be made by:

• Email
• Phone: 715-339-3011
• Fax: 715-339-4115

• In person at 164 Cherry Street

• Mail
  Price County Sheriff's Office
  164 Cherry Street
  PO Box B
  Phillips, WI 54555