Wisconsin

Overview

Wisconsin’s courts are funded by a mix of state and local funds. Its appropriation was reduced from $132.3 million in FY11 to $130.5 million in FY12. They will maintain the same number of judges and staff positions, but will need to reduce spending on operating costs.
To reduce spending, the Wisconsin courts have delayed filling judicial vacancies and delayed filling vacancies in the clerks’ offices and in judicial support positions. They have reduced the use of retired judges. Wisconsin has frozen judges’ salaries and furloughed staff. These steps have resulted in slower response times.
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