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      • The Wisconsin circuit courts are the general trial courts in the state of Wisconsin. There are currently 69 circuits in the state, divided into 10 judicial administrative districts.
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  2. Currently, there are 261 circuit court judgesin Wisconsin. The circuit courts are divided into branches with at least one branch in every county, with the exception of six counties that are paired off and share judges. The paired counties are: Buffalo/Pepin, Florence/Forest, and Shawano/Menominee.

  3. There are currently 69 circuits in the state, divided into 10 judicial administrative districts. Circuit court judges hear and decide both civil and criminal cases. Each of the 249 circuit court judges are elected and serve six-year terms. [1]

    • August 1848
    • Nonpartisan election from within judicial circuit
  4. There are over 200 circuit court judges in Wisconsin. Jurisdiction. The Wisconsin constitution confers the circuit courts with original jurisdiction in all matters civil and criminal, in addition to appellate jurisdiction as granted by the legislature. Limitations on the circuit court's ability to hear or adjudge a matter are couched in terms ...

  5. Jan 30, 2024 · Circuit courts. Single level trial court since 1978; 257 circuit judges in 72 counties. Judges elected countywide to six-year terms in non-partisan elections; Milwaukee County is the largest jurisdiction with 47 judges; 26 counties have one judge each; smaller counties share a judge; More details

  6. The seven justices of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, 16 judges of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and 249 judges of the Wisconsin Circuit Courts are elected in nonpartisan elections. Supreme court justices serve 10-year terms and the others serve six-year terms.

  7. There are currently 69 circuit courts in the state with 249 current judges. The circuit courts are organized into nine judicial administrative districts. On March 6, 2020, Governor Tony Evers signed bipartisan legislation to create 12 new circuit court branches to be elected in spring 2021 and take office in fall 2021.

  8. December 14, 2023 - The Supreme Court of Wisconsin announced today that Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Audrey K. Skwierawski will serve as the next Director of State Courts, a position she has filled in an interim capacity since August 3rd, 2023. This appointment is effective December 31, 2023. see full article

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