Supreme Court accepts 16 new cases
Oct. 11, 2007 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to accept 16 new cases. The Court also acted to deny review in a number of cases. The case numbers, issues, and counties of origin are listed below. Court of Appeals opinions/certification memos that are available online for the newly accepted cases are hyperlinked.
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October Case of the Month available
October 9, 2007 - The case of the month project provides high school teachers with some of the necessary tools to educate their students about the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Each month, during the Supreme Court's session, a "teachable" case will be highlighted. more
Redistricting report submitted - Court invites written comment
September 25, 2007 - On November 25, 2003, this court appointed a committee to review legislative redistricting in Wisconsin, to review this court's decision in Jensen, et. al. v. Wisconsin Election Board, et. al., 2002 WI 13, 249 Wis. 2d 706, 639 N.W.2d 537, along with rules and procedures of other jurisdictions, and to propose procedural rules. On September 21, 2007, the committee submitted its proposal, which the court has not yet reviewed. The court invites written comment to the report during the next 40 days. After receipt of comments, the court will decide how to proceed further. more
Gov. Jim Doyle proclaims Wisconsin Court Reporter Week
September 20, 2007 - Gov. Jim Doyle has proclaimed the third week in October as Wisconsin Court Reporters Week. more
Public library initiative to help serve needs of self-represented litigants
September 21, 2007 - On September 27 in Neillsville, the Wisconsin Court System and the Wisconsin Valley Library Service will co-sponsor a special training session for librarians who provide assistance to people who represent themselves in court. more
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