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	From the Chief Justice

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


	In the news

Supreme Court accepts two new cases

gavel June 23, 2009 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to accept two 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 available online for the newly accepted cases are hyperlinked.
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New Web program uses video games to teach civics

June 10, 2009 - A new Web program developed by former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in partnership with Georgetown University Law Center and Arizona State University uses video games to help middle school students understand the role of courts and judges. The games give students an opportunity to step into the shoes of a fictional judge, addressing complex scenarios that force them to make difficult decisions.
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