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	From the Chief Justice

Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson
Chief Justice
Shirley S. Abrahamson

Dear Friend:

Welcome to the Wisconsin court system. The courts of our state belong not to the lawyers and the judges, but to you - the public. Perhaps you have come to us because you are involved in a case, or maybe you have been called to jury duty. Or perhaps you are simply interested in learning more about the courts... more


	In the news

Supreme Court accepts six new cases

gavel June 18, 2008 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to accept six new cases. The Court also acted to deny review in a number of cases. The case numbers, issues, and counties of origin are listed below. Court of Appeals opinions/certification memos available online for the newly accepted cases are hyperlinked.
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Supreme Court accepts eight new cases

capitol building May 21, 2008 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to accept eight new cases. The Court also acted to deny review in a number of cases. The case numbers, issues, and counties of origin are listed below. Court of Appeals opinions/certification memos available online for the newly accepted cases are hyperlinked.
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Spring edition of The Third Branch available

spring 2008 Third Branch cover May 20, 2008 - The spring edition of The Third Branch, a quarterly publication providing news of interest to the Wisconsin Court System is now available.