Wisconsin circuit courts
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The Wisconsin circuit courts are the general trial courts in the state of Wisconsin. There are currently 69 circuits in the state, divided into 10 judicial administrative districts. Circuit court judges hear and decide both civil and criminal cases. Each of the 249 circuit court judges are elected and serve six-year terms.[1]
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Wisconsin Circuit Court System | |
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Established | August 1848 |
Jurisdiction | Wisconsin |
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Composition method | Nonpartisan election from within judicial circuit |
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Appeals to | Wisconsin Court of Appeals |
Judge term length | Six years, no term limit |
Number of positions | 261 |
Annual budget | $209,042,400 |
Website | Official site |
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On March 6, 2020, Governor Tony Evers signed bipartisan legislation to create 12 new circuit court branches, with four seats to be added each year from 2021 to 2023.[2]