Originals and copies of documents filed with the Clerk of Circuit Court, including (1) a notebook containing copies or pasted-in originals of appointments, revocations of appointments, and oaths of office of undersheriffs and deputy sheriffs (1857-1869); certificates of ordination or other credentials of clergymen, together with certificates of election of church trustees (filed 1858-1901); appointments of notaries public (1859-1875); and certificate of limited partnership between T. W. Stillman and A. P. Wills (1858); and (2) original certificates or ordination (1901-1920) and appointments, revocations of appointments, and resignations of undersheriffs and deputy sheriffs (1895, 1926-1930).

Calendars listing cases scheduled for trial at each term of the Court. For each case, the record shows term (month and year); case number; names of plaintiff, defendant, and their attorneys; and sometimes judge's remarks relating to the case.
For civil cases, record also shows whether the case was tried by judge or jury (1872-1949); and names of presiding judge, sheriff, and clerk of circuit court; date issue joined; whether issue of law or of fact; and sometimes notations that the case is an appeal or an action for divorce (1881-1949).
For criminal cases, the record also shows names of presiding judge, sheriff, and clerk of circuit court; charge; locality where crime was allegedly committed; date warrant was issued; name of official issuing warrant; name of complainant; and verdict (1873-1947).

Certificates filed by justices of the peace for each conviction for violation of a state law or county ordinance. Each certificate shows names of plaintiff (state or county), defendant, and presiding justice; date and place of trial; defendant's residence; date and description of offense; sentence imposed; whether or not fine was paid (if applicable); date certificate issued; and date certificate filed with the Clerk of Circuit Court.
Also included are a few certified statements signed by the Sheriff, giving dates of discharge and names of prisoners released from the county jail; commitments of persons to the county jail or state correctional institutions; and Recognizances (bonds) to Keep the Peace attached to certificates of conviction when so ordered by the justice, listing amount of bond and time period within which bond will be forfeited if poster of bond breaches the peace.

Letters received by the Clerk of the Circuit Court concerning the routine activities of that office such as filing papers, issuing, transcripts, and collecting fees. Also included are a few letters pertaining to political matters. Major correspondents include Nils P. Haugen, Walter C. Owne, Allen P. Weld, St. Croix County Clerk of Circuit Court W. E. Webster, and officers of several neighboring counties.

A summary record of daily proceedings before the court in civil cases. Contents include titles of cases heard; notes regarding actions taken by the court; lists of witnesses called; appearances and motions made by attorneys; records of documents filed with the court; and judgments and settlements delivered.

Files of primarily criminal cases in Circuit Court including complaints, summonses, warrants, motions, appeals, judgments, and orders. Cases relate to criminal offenses such as murder, assault and battery, adultery, larceny, fornication, illegal liquor sales, vandalism, and gambling. The few civil suits involve monetary transactions and personal disputes including divorce. Criminal case files include #1-366, 468-839, 925, 1403, and 1441, roughly dated from 1866-1962 (bulk 1866-1930). Civil case files include #1-100 (circa 1866-?) and #5086, #7966, #8141-8171 (1916-1939).

Court record volumes for both criminal and civil cases tried in Pierce County Circuit Court. The volumes generally provide name of plaintiff and defendant, names of attorneys, action or charge, and filing dates of papers. Criminal record identifies the municipal district where the crime was committed. Volume 1 includes criminal cases from the years 1879, 1883-1933. Volume 2 (original civil volume 1) covers civil cases from 1875-1895 and Volume 3 (original volume 4) covers civil cases from 1930-1945.

Record of filing of certain types of judgments and related documents, kept under the provisions of Wisconsin Laws of 1885, Chapter 200. Record shows number assigned on instrument; type of instrument (judgment, transcript of judgment, decree of foreclosure, or mechanic's lien); date and hour of docketing; names of plaintiff, defendant, and plaintiff's attorney; and, in most instances, amount adjudged due.
Where the instrument filed is a decree of foreclosure, the record also describes property affected. Many entries also contain suit number and/or the volume and page number where the instrument is recorded, in the following records: Judgment of Foreclosure Record (Pierce Series 15), or Court Record, Judgment Docket, or Order Book (records not held by the State Historical Society for these years).

Record of execution of Circuit Court judgments ordering payment of a specified amount with interest and/or costs, showing for each case in which a writ of execution of judgment was issued, the names of plaintiff(s) and defendant(s); party against whom judgment was rendered; amount of judgment, costs, and/or interest due; date writ of execution issued; to what officer of the court writ was issued; to whom delivered; and date writ was returned to the Clerk of Circuit Court. Record also usually contains remarks of the officer who returned the writ, stating whether judgment was satisfied or no property was found which could be seized to satisfy the judgment.

Index to civil and several criminal case files. Entries consist of names of the plaintiffs and defendants, and case numbers.

Record containing copies of indictments presented to the Court by the Grand Jury (1868-1871), and summaries of indictments ("informations") prepared and presented by the District Attorney (1872-1929). Each indictment or information shows name of defendant(s), date crime was allegedly committed, crime with which defendant is charged, and date of indictment or information.
The record also contains a few copies of orders listing witnesses to be subpoenaed, signed by the Circuit Judge; and bail bonds and bonds for keeping the peace, approved by the Circuit Judge.

Summary record of disposition of civil suits heard in Circuit Court. For each civil suit, record lists names of plaintiff and defendant, party against whom judgment is rendered, amount of judgment, amount of court costs, date judgment rendered, and notations concerning execution of judgment.

Dockets of Circuit Court judgments ordering foreclosure and auction of mortgaged property, showing date of judgment; name of defendant liable for deficiency if auction does not yield sufficient return to satisfy judgment; name(s) of defendants not liable for deficiency; names of plaintiff and plaintiff's attorney; amounts of judgment, fees, and costs due and date due; description of mortgaged property; and either date notice of satisfaction of judgment was filed with the Court, or date report of sale of mortgaged property was filed, amount sold for, and costs of sale.
Record also sometimes shows case number and date docketed.

Record of Circuit Court judgments ordering sale of mortgaged property to satisfy unpaid debts. For each case, the record lists term of court, date and place of proceedings, and names of presiding judge, plaintiff, and defendant; followed by the text of the judgment which states the name of a referee appointed by the Court to report the amount due plaintiff; amount due plaintiff and costs as reported by the referee; amount due plaintiff and costs as adjudged by the Court; description of mortgaged property; date and by whom property is to be auctioned unless judgment is previously satisfied; and procedural information including name(s) of person(s) on whom summons served, responses filed by defendant(s) after summoning, date notices of lis pendens filed with Register of Deeds, date of judgment, and date judgment docketed.
Volumes 1 and 3 record judgments in cases where the entire amount of debt is due (1881-1926). Volume 2 records judgments where part of the debt is not yet due (1881-1923).

Registers of elected or appointed court and county officers and justices, showing title of office, name of officer, officer's residence, date of election or appointment, term of office, and (where applicable) date bond filed.
The record for 1873-1943 also shows date the oath was filed and official before whom it was taken; and (where applicable) date bond made, dated bond approved, amount of bond, and names of two sureties.

Minutes of civil and criminal case proceedings in open court that document the name of presiding judge; names of officers, jurors, and witnesses sworn; cases called; motions and orders during trial; jury verdicts; and openings, recesses, and adjournments of the court.

Miscellaneous Papers, including miscellaneous orders in chambers, lists of justices of the peace, annual statistics of cases, and a 1916 poll list for the Village of Spring Valley.
The miscellaneous orders in chambers, 1896-1929, signed by the Circuit Judge and addressed to the Clerk of Circuit Court, Jury Commissioners, and others, pertain to rules of practice, scheduling of sessions, choosing and summoning of jurors, and other administrative matters.
The certified lists of persons elected justice of the peace, together with appointments and resignations of justices of the peace, 1905-1908, were submitted by clerks of each local unit. These lists include names of justices-elect who failed to post bond, were therefore disqualified from office, and thus do not appear in "Lists of Officers and Justices" (Pierce Series 27).
The annual statistics of cases brought before the court, show number of cases tried and days consumed in various types of court actions (1924); and number of criminal prosecutions, convictions, acquittals, and cases pending, submitted to the State Board of Control (1925-1929).

Records of naturalization proceedings in the Circuit Court of Pierce County. Records include Declarations of Intention (1854-1962), Petitions and Oaths (1858-1963), Certificates (1906-1925), and indexes to these records (1858-1963). Also included are ancillary documents such as Depositions of Witnesses (1931-1963), Orders (1930-1963), Repatriations (1940-1943), and General Correspondence (1952-1958).

Record of orders issued by the Court in civil cases. Entries show names of plaintiffs, defendants, and orders including findings of fact and conclusions of law, which are compact summaries of cases and decisions, show cause orders, stipulations, Sheriffs reports of sale, dates of action, and name of judge. Types of cases include divorce, foreclosure, alimony, and property disputes.

Copy book containing copies of Circuit Court orders for publication of summonses. These orders are issued in civil actions when a defendant cannot be found within the State of Wisconsin for service of a summons. Each order shows date of issue; names of plaintiff(s) and defendant(s); the cause for court action; defendant's residence and/or post office address outside the state if known; property in Wisconsin owned by the defendant, if any (not shown for divorce cases); name of the newspaper in which the summons is to be published; and locality where newspaper is published.
Also included is one copy of an order of reference, designating a referee to examine a claim for the foreclosure of a mortgage and report the amount due the plaintiff (1906).

Record book containing five sections: (1) List of jury commissioners appointed, showing name, residence, dates of term, and sometimes remarks; arranged by date of appointment; (2) Minutes of jury commissioners' meetings, arranged by date of meeting; (3) Oaths of jury commissioners, arranged chronologically; 4) Lists of petit jurors drawn for each term of Circuit Court, showing name and residence of each juror; and (5) Lists of citizens eligible for jury duty, furnished by jury commissioners, showing each person's name and residence, date name received by commissioners, date person was drawn for jury duty if drawn, term served on jury, and sometimes miscellaneous remarks. Names were drawn from these lists for jury panels, and the lists were revised periodically. Names are listed alphabetically by first letter of surname and thereunder by date list was compiled.

Register of certificates issued by the Clerk of Circuit Court in payment of fees and travel expenses due to witnesses, jurors, and court officials.
Record shows the date and number of the certificate, name of person to whom certificate issued, reason certificate issued, number of days attendance at court, number of miles traveled, amount due for per diem service and for travel fees, total amount due, and to whom certificate delivered. For 1857-1916 and 1922-1923, record also shows date certificate delivered; for 1857-1906 record shows date canceled.

Books containing copies of judgments, orders, and rules for court procedures laid down by the Circuit Court. For all entries, record shows date and place of judgment, order, or rule. For judgments and orders pertaining to a specific case, the names of plaintiff, defendant, and attorneys are also shown.
Volume 1 also contains a record of appointments of undersheriffs and deputy sheriffs for January and February 1871; and a copy of the Articles of Association of the St. Croix Driving Park Association, 1872.