Court Watch

• Bill Allows Testimony Via Video, Phone

  Mar 7th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt

  Opponents say it violates defendants’ right to confront witnesses against them.

• Kegel vs. Roth for Circuit Court Branch 3

  Feb 24th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt

  Two attorneys running for vacant seat answer questions.

• Criminal Record Expungement Bill Is Back

  Jan 26th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt

  Bipartisan bill pushed by Rep. Evan Goyke nearly passed in last session.

• High Court Upholds Gun Possession Ban for Felons

  Jan 24th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt

  But state research used to push for this criticized in Supreme Court decision.

• Wisconsin Inmate Wins Suit For Sex Reassignment Surgery

  Dec 17th, 2020 by Corri Hess

  Judge says the public interest lies in "alleviating needless suffering by those who are dependent on the government for their care."

• 2,000 Object to Redistricting Proposal

  Dec 13th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt

  272 pages of comments compiled by Fair Maps Coalition oppose state Supreme Court drawing legislative districts.

• Court Rules for Patients on Medical Records

  Nov 23rd, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt

  State appeals court says companies cannot overcharge for copies of medical records.

• Appeal Seeks to Block Election Grants

  Nov 9th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt

  Conservative group opposes $6.3 million in private grants helping pay for elections in five Wisconsin cities.

• Chisholm Calls Marsy’s Law ‘Unfunded Mandate’

  Oct 24th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt

  County budgeting $224,000 for new staff to comply with requirements.

• Municipal Court Attendance Way Up

  Oct 13th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt

  Huge reduction in no shows in Zoom era. Even a court appearance from Saudi Arabia.

• Appeals Court Upholds Inmates’ Bodily Privacy

  Sep 14th, 2020 by Margo Kirchner

  Prison training exercise forced women inmates to undergo strip searches.

• Judge’s Comments on Guns Sustained

  Sep 8th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt

  Defendant claims Judge Donald’s sentencing shows bias against gun owners, Appeals Court upholds judge.