Discovery

Reports & Documents

You can request reports and other documents related to your case from the City Attorney’s Office. This process is called Discovery.

Send your requests at least 45 days before your trial or hearing date. This will ensure there is enough time for you to get the materials.

Request Discovery

Print Format

If you prefer print format, you can use the Printable Discovery Form.

Send completed forms to the Attorney’s Office at:

  • Mail:
    City of Madison Attorney’s Office
    210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Room 401
    Madison, WI 53703
  • Email: attorney@cityofmadison.com
  • Fax: 608-267-8715

Fees

There is a fee of $0.25 per page (or $0.30 per page for color copies). If you request delivery by mail, you will also need to pay postage.

Fees are due when you receive the documents. You can pay fees by:

  • Online: Pay fees online
  • Phone: 877-822-8430
  • Mail:
    City of Madison Treasury
    P.O. Box 20
    Madison, WI 53701
  • Drop box:
    210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
  • In person:
    City of Madison Treasury
    210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Room 101

Make checks payable to the City of Madison Treasury.


Police Video

If there are video recordings related to your case, you can request them from the Police Department.

Send your requests at least 45 days before your trial or hearing date. Note that Police only keeps videos for 180 days.

Make sure to state the request is for a court matter and provide your citation number.

Request Police Video

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