Many of the biggest battles over hotly contested Republican-backed legislation in recent years have been fought a block away from the state Capitol at the Dane County Courthouse.
Tag Archives: Inside Courthouses
Reduced collections leave Sheboygan clerk’s office stretched thin
The Sheboygan County Clerk of Circuit Court’s Office is at a tipping point.
Fond du Lac court caters to families
Whoever coined the adage “the wheels of justice grind slowly” hasn’t seen Fond du Lac County’s family court.
Eau Claire County builds jail to fit courthouse goals
Eau Claire County has a new jail, but Judge William Gabler is more excited about how he and court staff members are keeping people out of it.
Green County grows into new justice center
A second circuit court branch would have been impossible without a new Green County justice center.
Barron County sees potential in night court
Family court looks a lot brighter at night than during the day at the Barron County Justice Center.
Timing could be right for Monroe justice center
The last time elected officials proposed a new courthouse and jail in Monroe County, taxpayers rose up in what one local leader called “the recall massacre” of 2009.
Waukesha circuit court staff push for improved space
Waukesha County Circuit Judge Mike Bohren says he knows what an ideal courthouse looks like, and he does not work in one.
Milwaukee County monitors caseloads to stay efficient
Crunching numbers might not seem like a judicial responsibility, but in Milwaukee County Circuit Court, it’s a necessity.
Court officials push for greater security in Racine County
One man often is all who stands between those who work in the Racine County Courthouse and the attendant risk that entails.
Ozaukee County grapples with increase in pro se litigation
There’s a shift going on at the Ozaukee County Justice Center.
Dodge County courthouse putting paper in the past
The mountains of paper clogging the Dodge County Justice Facility are disappearing. In their place are neatly stored computer files and the feeling that the people working in the courthouse are leading the way in embracing new technologies.
Iowa County court officials look to protect lone judge
Iowa County Circuit Judge Bill Dyke is no stranger to the public spotlight.
Door County court officials advocate lack of local rules
The modern interior of the Door County Justice Center could be mistaken for one of the resorts that line the shores of Sturgeon Bay.
Read More »Waushara County court officials combat conflicts
Conflicts of interest are common occurrences at the Waushara County Courthouse.
Read More »Kenosha judges split on trials versus pleas
Kenosha County Circuit Judge Bruce Schroeder won’t be mistaken for Monty Hall.
Read More »Manitowoc court improves listening skills
Circuit Judge Jerome Fox’s booming voice can overcome most, but not all, sound-related difficulties in his courtroom at the Manitowoc County Courthouse.
Read More »Lone judge leads Lafayette County
Lafayette County’s lone judge, William Johnston, has a methodical approach to cases that gives attorneys more time to present their argument but requires a strict attention to detail.
Read More »Justice has a rural home in Walworth County
Walworth County’s six-year-old Judicial Center is equipped with the latest technology to assist visiting lawyers in their court presentations, but most will be hard-pressed to find the building using modern means.
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