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The order cancels a number of proceedings in certain case types, limits a number of appearances and hearings, and encourages the use of teleconferencing to minimize person-to-person contact. The changes are intended to ensure continuous performance of the Court’s essential functions and operations, while trying to help contain spread of the virus, Triggiano said. "This is a time of unprecedented challenge. I am confident that we will meet this challenge responsibly and with the strong collaboration we have with all our justice system partners."

A copy of the order, including a detailed list of cancellations and procedural changes, is available on the Milwaukee County Clerk of Courts website.

Also on March 13, 2020, Court officials announced that jurors who were summoned to appear at the Milwaukee County Courthouse for jury service from March 16 through April 3 are not required to report during that time frame. Additional information for jurors, including contact information, can be found here.

For specific information related to a particular case, call the circuit court branch to which the case is assigned. Branch contact information can be found here.

The Milwaukee County courthouse remains open and any change in status will be noticed on the Milwaukee County Clerk of Courts website.

Contact:
Holly Szablewski
District Court Administrator
414-278-5115