751.01 – Terms of justices.
751.01 Terms of justices. The term of office of an elected justice of the supreme court commences on the August 1 next succeeding the justice’s election. History: 1977 c. 187 s. 74; Stats. 1977 s. 751.01.
751.02 – Employees.
751.02 Employees. The supreme court may authorize the employees it considers necessary for the execution of the functions of the supreme court and the court of appeals and the court reporting functions of the circuit courts and may designate titles, prescribe duties and fix compensation. Compensation and benefits of employees should be consistent with that […]
751.025 – Temporary use of court reporters.
751.025 Temporary use of court reporters. The chief judge or district court administrator for the judicial district shall attempt to locate and use a court reporter from another branch of court before hiring a private court reporter. History: 1995 a. 27; Sup. Ct. Order No. 19-01, 2019 WI 44, 386 Wis. 2d xvii.
751.03 – Assignment of judges.
751.03 Assignment of judges. (1) The chief justice of the supreme court may assign any active supreme court justice, court of appeals judge or circuit judge to serve temporarily as a judge of the court of appeals or any circuit court to aid in the proper disposition of business in that court. The chief justice […]
751.035 – Assignment to a judicial panel; appeals.
751.035 Assignment to a judicial panel; appeals. (1) Upon receiving notice under s. 801.50 (4m), the supreme court shall appoint a panel consisting of 3 circuit court judges to hear the matter. The supreme court shall choose one judge from each of 3 circuits and shall assign one of the circuits as the venue for […]
751.04 – Seal.
751.04 Seal. The supreme court shall have a seal and may direct and from time to time alter the inscription and devices thereon; and the department of administration shall procure such seal as may be ordered. The seal of the court now in use shall be the seal thereof until another is provided hereunder. History: […]
751.05 – Appellate jurisdiction.
751.05 Appellate jurisdiction. The supreme court has appellate jurisdiction only, except as otherwise provided by law or the constitution. History: 1977 c. 187 s. 76; Stats. 1977 s. 751.05.
751.06 – Discretionary reversal.
751.06 Discretionary reversal. In an appeal in the supreme court, if it appears from the record that the real controversy has not been fully tried, or that it is probable that justice has for any reason miscarried, the court may reverse the judgment or order appealed from, regardless of whether the proper motion or objection […]
751.07 – Writs.
751.07 Writs. In addition to the writs under article VII, section 3, of the constitution the supreme court may issue all writs necessary to enforce the administration of justice. One or more justices may issue writs in accordance with court rules or internal procedures. History: 1977 c. 187 s. 76; Stats. 1977 s. 751.07; 1983 […]
751.08 – Enforcement of judgments and determinations.
751.08 Enforcement of judgments and determinations. The supreme court has all power and authority to enforce its judgments and determinations and to exercise its jurisdiction as the supreme judicial tribunal of the state. History: 1977 c. 187.
751.09 – Referral of issues of fact and damages.
751.09 Referral of issues of fact and damages. In actions where the supreme court has taken original jurisdiction, the court may refer issues of fact or damages to a circuit court or referee for determination. History: 1977 c. 187 s. 78; Stats. 1977 s. 751.09.
751.10 – Decisions to be written; part of record; certification.
751.10 Decisions to be written; part of record; certification. The supreme court shall decide all cases in writing. One copy of each written decision or opinion delivered by the court or a justice in an action or proceeding in the court shall remain in the office of the clerk of the supreme court and one […]
751.11 – Wisconsin reports; distribution.
751.11 Wisconsin reports; distribution. (1) The supreme court may make such provisions for publication of its opinions as it deems appropriate. (2) The supreme court shall purchase sufficient copies of its reports to meet the requirements for distribution under ss. 16.79 (1), 35.84 and 35.85. The court shall reimburse the department of administration for all […]
751.12 – Rules of pleading and practice.
751.12 Rules of pleading and practice. (1) The state supreme court shall, by rules promulgated by it from time to time, regulate pleading, practice, and procedure in judicial proceedings in all courts, for the purposes of simplifying the same and of promoting the speedy determination of litigation upon its merits. The rules shall not abridge, […]
751.15 – Rules regarding the practice of law; delinquent support obligors.
751.15 Rules regarding the practice of law; delinquent support obligors. (1) The supreme court is requested to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the department of children and families under s. 49.857. (2) The supreme court is requested to promulgate rules that require each person who has a social security number, as a condition […]
751.153 – Rules regarding the practice of law; waiver of fee for veterans.
751.153 Rules regarding the practice of law; waiver of fee for veterans. The supreme court is requested to promulgate a rule that waives, for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44, the initial fee for admission to the state bar or for a license to practice law. History: […]
751.155 – Rules regarding the practice of law; delinquent taxes and unemployment insurance contributions.
751.155 Rules regarding the practice of law; delinquent taxes and unemployment insurance contributions. (1) The supreme court is requested to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the department of revenue under s. 73.0301, and the supreme court is requested to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the department of workforce development under s. […]
751.20 – Transfer authority.
751.20 Transfer authority. Notwithstanding s. 20.680 (2) (a) to (L), the supreme court may transfer money from the appropriations under s. 20.680 (2) (a) to (L) to the appropriation under s. 20.670 (1) (k) for the purposes of the judicial council under s. 758.13. History: 2011 a. 32; 2017 a. 366.