​Racine County Closes Nonessential Functions At County Buildings

RACINE, WI — Racine County officials say they've closed all nonessential functions at County buildings in an effort to help reduce the rate of coronavirus, COVID-19, transmission and protect residents and County employees.

Starting on Wednesday, March 18, facilities including the Racine County Courthouse, Law Enforcement Center, Dennis Kornwolf Service Center, Ives Grove Office Complex and the Racine County Service Center in Burlington will remain open to the public but with limited in-person services.

Anyone doing business at county buildings should call ahead and be prepared to make alternative arrangements to meeting in person, officials say.

Functions remaining open at this time include:

The Racine County Circuit Court is open but court dates are changing and can be fluid. The status of the court system is determined by the State of Wisconsin. Anyone with a court date should check the Wisconsin CCAP system before leaving home or call the Clerk of Courts Office (262-636-3333).

The SAIL program for adult residents experiencing a mental health crisis.

Some Human Services functions including juvenile detention, child welfare, and emergency mental health and substance abuse issues. Meals on Wheels is continuing; however, all seven Senior Meal sites will close effective Tuesday, March 17.

County officials are continually assessing conditions and are in close communication with both Racine County health departments.

Regular updates will be posted on the county’s website at www.racinecounty.com and the County’s Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/RacineCounty.

County officials say they're following guidance from the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control, and State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Contact Information

Racine County Courthouse 1-800-242-4202 Includes Clerk of Courts, Register of Deeds, Treasurer, County Clerk, Human Resources, Finance, District Attorney, Corporation Counsel, County Executive, County Board.

Racine County Dennis Kornwolf Service Center 1-800-924-5137 Includes Human Services, Medical Examiner, Veterans Service Center, Workforce Solutions, Youth and Family Division Social Workers, Juvenile Detention Center, Economic Support, Child Support.

Ives Grove Office Complex 262-886-8440 Includes Public Works, Developmental Services, Land Conservation, Aging and Disability Resource Center.

Racine County Service Center in Burlington 1-800-794-7057 Satellite location for many County services, family-supportive services, Extension Racine County, Workforce Solutions, Veterans Services, Energy Assistance, Rescare’s W2 and FSET case management.