Court Watch
County Courts Face Huge Backlog
Could take two years to resolve. Delay of cases during pandemic compounded by spike in violence and new cases.
Jul 19th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
Budget Gives Judges An 11% Raise
Topped by increase of $18,732 in annual salary for state Supreme Court judges.
Jul 12th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
High Court Ruling Restricts Expungements
Decision puts expungement of criminal records “further out of the reach," dissent charges.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Appeals Court Nixes Judge’s Shaming Order
Shoplifter ordered to notify management of her conviction whenever entering a store.
May 16th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Courts Face Shortage of Defense Lawyers
Backlog of cases delayed during pandemic causes shortage in county courts.
May 11th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Let the Crowds In
Highlights from state Supreme Court ruling overthrowing state order on bar and restaurant capacity limits.
Apr 19th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Why Court Voided Evers Emergency Order
Highlights of the Supreme Court ruling — and the dissent.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Arrested at 14, Still in Jail at 40
Kenneth Gray has served 25 years for reckless homicide. Is that long enough?
Mar 28th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
County Criminal Pot Convictions Down 94% Since 2010
But little change in rest of state, with huge racial gap in arrests, convictions.
Mar 28th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
State Must Release Sex Offender Data
Supreme Court rules for defense lawyer who argues DOC has overstated how often offenders commit future crimes.
Mar 14th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Bill Allows Testimony Via Video, Phone
Opponents say it violates defendants’ right to confront witnesses against them.
Mar 7th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Kegel vs. Roth for Circuit Court Branch 3
Two attorneys running for vacant seat answer questions.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
