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Can Milwaukee Circuit Court Clear Backlog By 2024?

Can Milwaukee Circuit Court Clear Backlog By 2024?

Chief judge expresses doubt, but progress is being made and hope remains.

DA Blames ‘Human Error’ for Waukesha Parade Attack Suspect’s Bail

DA Blames ‘Human Error’ for Waukesha Parade Attack Suspect’s Bail

An overworked ADA set the bail without access to the Waukesha suspect's risk assessment.

Court Watch: County Courts Short of Staff
Court Watch

County Courts Short of Staff

Not enough deputy court clerks, court reporters, interpreters and defense lawyers for indigent, chief judge says.

Court Watch: Courts Face Shortage of Defense Lawyers
Court Watch

Courts Face Shortage of Defense Lawyers

Backlog of cases delayed during pandemic causes shortage in county courts.

Pandemic Has Slowed Court Cases

Pandemic Has Slowed Court Cases

Many in jail awaiting trial charged with homicides, sexual assault and lesser felonies.