Criminal Procedure — court commissioners

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//October 14, 2014//

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Criminal

Criminal Procedure — court commissioners

Sean F. Rowell, pro se, appeals an order of the circuit court denying his petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Rowell argues that he should be released from custody because court commissioners who presided over early proceedings in his criminal cases were “unempowered” by their failure “to perform the Official Oath of Office” or to “receive authorization through an appointment order.” We agree with the circuit court’s conclusion that Rowell has not shown he is entitled to the writ. We therefore affirm the order. This opinion shall not be published.

2014AP829 State ex rel. Rowell v. Pugh

Dist I, Milwaukee County, Sankovitz, J., Per Curiam

Attorneys: For Appellant: Rowell, Sean F., pro se; For Respondent: Loebel, Karen A., Milwaukee; Murphy, Anne Christenson, Madison

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