Court Watch
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Bill Allows Testimony Via Video, Phone
Mar 7th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Opponents say it violates defendants’ right to confront witnesses against them.
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Kegel vs. Roth for Circuit Court Branch 3
Feb 24th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Two attorneys running for vacant seat answer questions.
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Criminal Record Expungement Bill Is Back
Jan 26th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Bipartisan bill pushed by Rep. Evan Goyke nearly passed in last session.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chisholm Calls Marsy’s Law ‘Unfunded Mandate’
Oct 24th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
County budgeting $224,000 for new staff to comply with requirements.
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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.
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Appeals Court Upholds Inmates’ Bodily Privacy
Sep 14th, 2020 by Margo Kirchner
Prison training exercise forced women inmates to undergo strip searches.
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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.