Media resources
Wisconsin Court System Web site - http://www.wicourts.gov
The Web site provides a variety of useful materials including case information on circuit court and appellate court cases, Supreme Court and Court of Appeals opinions from 1995 to present, and audio of Supreme Court oral arguments from 1997 to present. Live audio of Supreme Court oral arguments as they are taking place is also available. The Web site contains biographies of all current and past justices, information on the courts' many programs and initiatives, The Third Branch, a quarterly newsletter of the Wisconsin judiciary, and much more.
Court administrative rules hearings and open conferences
The Wisconsin Supreme Court was the first appellate court in the country to open both its rules hearings and its administrative conferences to the public. Notification of upcoming rules hearings (the Supreme Court adopts rules, such as the rule that governs cameras in court, in its role as administrator of the court system) and agendas for upcoming administrative conferences are available through the Court Information Officer. Contact (608) 264-6256 or e-mail amanda.todd@wicourts.gov.
Supreme Court table of pending cases
A table of all pending Supreme Court cases that includes a brief statement of the issue presented in each case and the county of origination is available via e-mail and on the court system Web site. Contact the clerk of the Supreme Court at (608) 266-1880 or david.schanker@wicourts.gov.
Supreme Court case synopses
A monthly synopsis of upcoming Supreme Court cases is distributed via e-mail to media outlets that have requested it. These are also available on the Web site. Contact the Court Information Officer at (608) 264-6256 or amanda.todd@wicourts.gov.
Appellate court filings
The Office of the Clerk of Supreme Court and Court of Appeals and the State Law Library have copies of briefs filed in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Contact the Clerk's Office at (608) 266-1880 or the Law Library at (608) 266-1600.
Wisconsin State Law Library Web site - http://wilawlibrary.gov
The library's Web site features an online catalog, links to government and law-related resources, and a method to request reference assistance and document delivery via e-mail. Call (608) 266-1600.
Court operating procedures
Published Supreme Court internal operating procedures that explain – among other things – the steps a case goes through from acceptance to release of the opinion are available in the State Law Library and on the court system Web site.
Wisconsin Lawyer Directory
Published by the State Bar of Wisconsin, this directory has addresses and phone numbers for all lawyers licensed to practice in Wisconsin (presented alphabetically, by county, by state, and by specialty), as well as information on all federal, state, and tribal courts. This directory comes with a subscription to Wisconsin Lawyer magazine. There is a fee. To order visit the State Bar Web site or phone (608) 257-3838.
Wisconsin Court System Speakers' Bureau Guide
The Speakers' Bureau matches judges, clerks of circuit court, registers in probate, and other court officials at all levels of court with speaking opportunities in their communities. This guide, available on the Web site or by mail, explains the variety of topics on which speakers can present and offers information on setting up a speaker. Call the Court Information Officer at (608) 264-6256 or amanda.todd@wicourts.gov.
News Reporter's Legal Handbook
Published by the State Bar of Wisconsin, this handbook was updated in 2003 and is available online. It contains general information on how the courts operate, guidelines for covering proceedings in state and federal courts, a glossary of legal terms, and a reprint of Chapter 61 of the Supreme Court Rules, which governs electronic media and still photography in Wisconsin's courts. This booklet is $5. Contact the State Bar Public Affairs Office at (608) 250-6025.
Media coordinators listing
A county-by-county list of media coordinators statewide, including telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and mailing addresses, is available free from the Court Information Office and on the court system Web site. Contact the Court Information Officer at (608) 264-6256 or amanda.todd@wicourts.gov.
Wisconsin Court System Directory
The directory contains telephone numbers, fax numbers, and addresses for all circuit court judges, Court of Appeals judges, and Supreme Court justices, as well as court administrators, clerks of court, and staff. Available only online.
Handouts describing the function and recent activities of offices and programs in the courts
Handouts, available below and by calling the Wisconsin Supreme Court at (608) 266-1298, describe the following offices and initiatives of the courts. The following documents are in Adobe PDF  format .
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