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Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson
Chief Justice
Shirley S. Abrahamson

Dear Friend:

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... more more

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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

gavel2October 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 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 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 more

Public library initiative to help serve needs of self-represented litigants

courtroomSeptember 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 more

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