The 2025-27 state budget process is underway, with several provisions affecting the Wisconsin Court System under consideration, including funding for court operations, judicial security, and wage adjustments.
Volume 4 | Issue 3 | March 2025
The Wisconsin Legislature passed a joint resolution honoring the life and public service of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David T. Prosser Jr., recognizing his decades of contributions to the state’s legal and political landscape.
Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Diane S. Sykes has announced she will assume senior status on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit on October 1, marking a transition in her 33-year judicial career.
Judge Michael O. Bohren was honored for his countless contributions to court security at the 15th Annual Court Safety and Security Conference in Appleton.
Judges from across Wisconsin participated in interactive exercises on digital evidence at the Digital Evidence Boot Camp in Fond du Lac.
Judges and court officials gathered in Brookfield for the 2025 Family Law Seminar earlier this month. The sessions included expert-led discussions on ethical considerations, case law updates, and emerging issues in family court.
Court reporters from Wisconsin’s Fifth Judicial District participated in a professional development meeting at the State Bar of Wisconsin offices earlier this month. The event provided training, networking opportunities, and discussions on key topics such as mental well-being, interpreter collaboration, and court reporting technology.
Eighth-grade students in Adams County recently got a firsthand look at the justice system during Judge Tania Bonnett’s annual Criminal Justice Day. It included mock preliminary and bail hearings, as well as a Q&A session to learn more about legal careers and court operations.
Judges and their families hit the pavement earlier this month as part of a long-standing tradition, marching in Milwaukee’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade as part of the Milwaukee Trial Judges Association. Circuit Court judges, Court of Appeals judges, retired judges, and even the occasional Supreme Court justice have joined in this festive annual event—rain, snow, or shine.
This year’s parade wrapped up with a well-earned stop for corned beef and camaraderie at a favorite Water Street pub. Judges participating in the event included Gwen Connolly, Jane Carroll, Chris Dee, Milton Childs, Hannah Dugan, Anderson Gansler, Laura Gramling Perez, Michelle Havas, Michael Hanrahan, Nidhi Kashyap, Amber Raffeet August, Dennis Moroney, John Remington, Danielle Shelton, Lena Taylor, Tim Witkowiak, and Kristy Yang.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments in several key cases in March. To view the recordings of the oral arguments, click the appropriate link below.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- 21AP1346-CR: State v. Jobert L. Molde
- 23AP874-CR: State v. Joan L. Stetzer
Friday, March 14, 2025
The Wisconsin Court System is always looking for talented professionals to join our team. Each month, we highlight job openings across the state, offering opportunities for career growth and advancement within the courts.
The Lavinia Goodell State Law Library is welcoming visitors to an open house on April 10 to celebrate National Library Week.
Judge Frank D. Remington, who has served on the Dane County Circuit Court since 2011, will retire in May 2025.
