Wisconsin Court
Wisconsin Court System
July 1, 2005 - Justice Sandra Day O’Connor announced today that she would retire from the U.S. Supreme Court effective before the commencement of the Supreme Court’s fall term. Justice O’Connor has served on the nation’s high court for 24 years. Following is the statement of Chief Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson, Wisconsin Supreme Court, who is serving as Chair of the Conference of Chief Justices. ... Welcome to the Wisconsin court system. The courts of our state belong not to the lawyers and the judges, but to you – the public. Perhaps you have come to us because you are involved in a case, or maybe you have been called to jury duty. Or perhaps you are simply interested in learning more about the courts... ... [Read More]
Wisconsin Circuit Court Access
Records not open to public inspection by statute are notcontained on this website.WCCA is not the official Judgment and Lien Docket. Theofficial Judgment and Lien Docket is located in each county's Clerk of Circuit Court Office.The data available in the CCAP database is limited by:1. Some counties currently use CCAP for selectedcase types. Portage has data only for Probatecases.2. Counties that are on CCAP began using it atdifferent times and made independent decisionsabout the "backloading" of pre-CCAP cases.3. All the data in the CCAP database is enteredin the individual counties where the case filesare located. Case information is updated hourlyunless CCAP is performing periodic maintenanceor experiencing technical problems.If you believe any of the data contained inthis database is inaccurate, please contact thecircuit court where the original record wascreated and filed. CCAP provides no warrantiesinsuring the accuracy of the informationcontained in records available on WCCA, or t ... [Read More]
United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Here is where you find the vital statistics. We answer questions like: What is the clerk's office address? What hours does the office keep? What do we do to file things after hours? Who are the judges? Over what area does this court have jurisdiction? You will also find the court's fee schedule and directions to the courthouse. ... [Read More]
Internet HomePage
Send questions or comments regarding this web site to webteam_wieb@wieb.uscourts.gov ... U.S. Bankruptcy Court ... [Read More]
Wisconsin Court System - Circuit court forms
County-specific court forms may be available on a county's court Web site or from a county's Clerk of Circuit Court Office. Try using this site's circuit court links page or the Clerks of Circuit Court directory ... Municipal court forms may be available on a municipal court's Web site or check the Municipal Court Directory ... Circuit court forms can also be found by searching by number, name, or category or by keyword . Also available are 1) Forms indexes listing available circuit court forms, 2) recent form updates , 3) directory list and 4) frequently asked questions about circuit court forms . ... [Read More]
Wisconsin Court System - for interpreters
The Wisconsin Director of State Courts Office has established a long-range program to improve court interpreter services and to create a system for certifying court interpreters. ... The director's office offers a two-day orientation for interpreters to the needs and expectations of the courts, with emphasis on ethical conduct, legal terminology, court procedure, and basic legal interpreting skills. It is appropriate for both foreign language and sign language interpreters. Interpreters who attend the orientation trainings are added to a statewide roster of trained interpreters for use by courts, lawyers, law enforcement officers, and law-related agencies. ... [Read More]
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin-Home
All Orders submitted to the Court for signature by a Judge on or after June 2, 2003 must conform to the Electronic Order format. This applies to all orders, whether filed electronically through the ECF system or not. ... Court Info ... http://www.wieb.uscourts.gov ... [Read More]
Wisconsin Court System - court system overview
For administrative purposes, the circuit courts are divided into ten judicial administrative districts. The districts range in size from one county to 13 counties. The judicial business in each district is supervised by a chief judge selected by the Supreme Court to serve a two-year term. A chief judge can serve up to three two-year terms if the court continues to appoint him or her. Each district also has a district court administrator who is a permanent employee of the Director of State Courts Office who in turn is assisted by a court management assistant. The district court administrators' offices are generally located in the largest city in the respective district. ... [Read More]
Wisconsin Court System - Court of Appeals
About the courts > Organization > The courts > Court of Appeals ... The Wisconsin Supreme Court appoints the chief judge of the Court of Appeals. The chief judge handles administrative matters for the entire Court of Appeals while continuing to participate fully in deciding cases. The chief judge term lasts three years. ... The Court of Appeals is the state's intermediate appellate court. The court is composed of 16 judges from four districts headquartered in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Wausau, and Madison. See district map . ... [Read More]
Wisconsin Court System - Supreme Court
The Wisconsin Supreme Court, composed of seven justices , is the state's highest court. Located in the state Capitol, it has appellate jurisdiction over all Wisconsin courts and has discretion to determine which appeals it will hear. The Supreme Court may also hear original actions -- cases that have not been heard in a lower court. The court selects the cases it will review based on criteria described in the Wisconsin Statutes . (External link) ... In addition to its case deciding function, the Supreme Court has administrative and regulatory authority over all Wisconsin courts and the practice of law in the state. ... [Read More]
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