State’s push for mandatory e-filing could be in limbo (UPDATE)
Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed 2015-17 budget denied the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s request for $2.1 million to implement statewide e-filing.
US high court to adopt e-filing
The U.S. Supreme Court is belatedly developing an electronic filing system similar to those used in courts around the country, Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday in his annual end-of-year report.
E-filing to get hearing in front of high court
Despite objections from two justices, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will hold a public hearing in the spring on a proposal to mandate e-filing in all circuit court cases.
Committee pushes for statewide e-filing
The state's chief judges committee has filed a petition to mandate e-filing in all circuit court cases.
Courts asking for $21M increase for next budget
As expected, Wisconsin courts are asking for an increase in their 2015-17 biennial budget, the majority of which would go to reimburse counties for costs incurred for running the circuit courts.
Chief judges to propose statewide mandatory e-filing
The Committee of Chief Judges will propose a state Supreme Court rule this fall to start implementing mandatory electronic filing in all 72 circuit courts by 2016.
Post office consolidation could push more toward e-file options
Traditional mail is maintaining its grip on Wisconsin’s legal community in the midst of U.S. Postal Service consolidations and the slow emergence of electronic filing.
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