This is a privately owned reference site with no affiliation with a government body, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Douglas County Jail, or any corrections department. Neither this site nor its advertising partners offers services covered by the Fair Credit Reporting Act for credit, employment, insurance, tenant screening, or similar regulated decisions. We are not a private investigation firm or a consumer reporting agency.
Nature of the Service
Douglas County Busted Mugshots is an independent information service, not a government office. It does not store official records, confirm custody, release anyone, or file documents with an agency or court.
Its role is limited to identifying official Douglas County, Wisconsin, and other custody-record resources and, where offered, connecting visitors with independent research tools.
Permitted Use Rules
- Use the site only in a manner that complies with applicable law.
- Do not use information from the site to stalk, harass, intimidate, or threaten any person.
- Do not use site material for hiring, housing, lending, insurance, or any other regulated screening decision.
- Do not seek unauthorized access to the site, its services, or another person's information.
- Do not use bots, scrapers, or similar automated collection tools without written permission.
- Do not interfere with the availability or security of the site for other visitors.
Fair Credit Reporting Act Limits
We are not a consumer reporting agency under the FCRA. Neither we nor an advertising partner provides background checks, credit reports, consumer reports, or screening services. You agree not to use information from this site for a purpose regulated by the FCRA, including the following:
- Hiring, firing, or other employment decisions
- Tenant or housing screening
- Creditworthiness, lending, or insurance-premium decisions
- Licensing, permits, or eligibility for government programs
- Any other use restricted by the FCRA or similar law
External Links
The site may link to jail rosters, booking resources, Sheriff and corrections sites, court portals, legal-aid information, and outside search services. Those links do not endorse the receiving site. We are not responsible for its material, privacy practices, data handling, or uptime, and visitors should review its terms directly.
Information Provided As Is
The site and its content are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee any of the following:
- Accuracy, completeness, or current status of information
- Uninterrupted or error-free access
- Freedom from bugs, defects, or security vulnerabilities
- Completeness or usefulness of partner search results
Custody information and public records can change quickly. Nothing on this site is an official statement by a sheriff's office or another government agency.
Limit of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or other damages arising from your use of, inability to use, or reliance on this site or a linked service.
Your Responsibility for Claims
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the site and its owners, providers, and partners from claims, losses, liabilities, and reasonable legal fees arising from your use of the site or your violation of these terms.
Site Materials
The site's text, graphics, logos, and code belong to Douglas County Busted Mugshots or its content partners. You may not copy, distribute, adapt, or otherwise use those materials without prior written permission, except as permitted by law.
Term Revisions
We may change these terms at any time. Changes take effect when the updated terms are posted on this site.
Access Restrictions
We may limit, suspend, or end access to the site at any time, for any reason, and without prior notice.
Wisconsin Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin. Any dispute arising from them must be brought in a court located in Wisconsin, subject to applicable law.
Severability
If a court finds any part of these terms invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. The affected provision will be modified only as much as necessary to make it enforceable where permitted.
Questions About Terms
For questions about these terms, use the Get in Touch page. Questions about an official record should go to the public office that holds it.