Criminal history search fee

Wis. Stat. § 165.82
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(1) Notwithstanding s. 19.35 (3), the department of justice shall impose the following fees, plus any surcharge required under sub. (1m), for criminal history searches for purposes unrelated to criminal justice or to s. 175.35, 175.49, or 175.60: (am) For each record check, except a fingerprint card record check, $7. (ar) For each fingerprint card record check requested by a governmental agency or nonprofit organization, $15. (1m) The department of justice shall impose a $5 surcharge if a person requests a paper copy of the results of a criminal history search requested under sub. (1). (2) The department of justice shall not impose fees for criminal history searches for purposes related to criminal justice.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/165.82Fetched: 10/7/2026