Wisconsin Courthouse Security Line Wait Times & Hours (2026)

Short answer: Arrive at least 20 to 35 minutes before your scheduled courtroom call. Monday and Tuesday mornings have the longest magnetometer lines due to new jury panels checking in simultaneously. Updated 2026-11-04

Morning security checkpoint wait times in Wisconsin range from 10 to 18 minutes during peak 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM docket call. The longest typical queue is at Milwaukee County Courthouse (Milwaukee) (~18 mins). Wisconsin Circuit Courthouses (Milwaukee, Dane, Waukesha, Brown, Racine) allow visitors and jurors to bring silenced cell phones past security screening.

County CourthouseCitySecurity line wait timesPhone LockersJuror Parking
Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County Courthouse (Milwaukee)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (18 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Milwaukee ~18 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Dane County
Dane County Courthouse (Madison)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Madison ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Waukesha County
Waukesha County Courthouse (Waukesha)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Waukesha ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Brown County
Brown County Courthouse (Green Bay)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Green Bay ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Racine County
Racine County Courthouse (Racine)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Racine ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Outagamie County
Outagamie County Courthouse (Appleton)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Appleton ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Winnebago County
Winnebago County Courthouse (Oshkosh)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Oshkosh ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Kenosha County
Kenosha County Courthouse (Kenosha)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Kenosha ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Rock County
Rock County Courthouse (Janesville)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Janesville ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
Marathon County
Marathon County Courthouse (Wausau)
“Peak screening window is 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM during Monday/Tuesday jury call (10 min typical queue at magnetometers; belts, metal, and bags x-rayed).”
 Wausau ~10 mins peak (arrive 20 mins early) No lockers Free Validated
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Frequently Asked Questions

How early should I arrive for an 8:30 AM or 9:00 AM court date in Wisconsin?

Arrive at least 20 to 35 minutes before your scheduled courtroom call. Monday and Tuesday mornings have the longest magnetometer lines due to new jury panels checking in simultaneously.

How is this courthouse policy data verified?

We verify every county against official Court Administrative Orders (.gov), Jury Commissioner instructions, and Sheriff Court Security directives. Last verified 2026-11-04.

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