753.03 History
History: 1977 c. 187 s.
92; Stats. 1977 s. 753.03;
1983 a. 192.
753.03 Annotation
The circuit courts are constitutional courts with plenary jurisdiction. They do not depend solely upon statute for their powers. However in certain cases with vast social ramifications not addressed by statute, prudence requires the courts to refuse to exercise their jurisdiction. As such, circuit courts are prohibited from exercising jurisdiction regarding sterilization of incompetents. In Matter of Guardianship of Eberhardy,
102 Wis. 2d 539,
307 N.W.2d 881 (1981).
753.03 Annotation
Because courts have exclusive criminal jurisdiction, criminal charges against a defendant were not collaterally estopped even though a parole revocation hearing examiner concluded that the defendant's acts did not merit parole revocation. State v. Spanbauer,
108 Wis. 2d 548,
322 N.W.2d 511 (Ct. App. 1982).
753.04
753.04
Writs, how issued; certiorari. All writs issued from the circuit court shall be in the name of the state of Wisconsin, shall bear date the day they are issued, be attested in the name of the judge of the circuit in which issued, and if there is no such judge, then in the name of the chief judge of the court of appeals or the chief justice of the supreme court, be returnable on a date certain which is not more than 60 days from the date of issuance, unless otherwise directed by law, by the judge or by rule of court, be signed by the clerk, sealed with the seal of the court and directed to some officer or person authorized to serve or execute the writs. All writs of certiorari issued to review any action taken by a county board, town board, common council of any city or board of trustees of any village, or any record lawfully in the custody of a county clerk, town clerk, city clerk or village clerk may be addressed to and served upon the proper county clerk, town clerk, city clerk or village clerk, respectively, who shall make return thereto.
753.04 History
History: 1977 c. 187 s.
92;
1977 c. 449; Stats. 1977 s. 753.04.
753.04 Annotation
A certiorari action exists only to test the validity of judicial or quasi-judicial determinations. It does not allow for answers, denials, or defenses by the respondent. Merkel v. Village of Germantown,
218 Wis. 2d 572,
581 N.W.2d 552 (Ct. App. 1998),
97-3347.
753.05
753.05
Seals. The circuit courts in the several counties shall have seals, and they may direct and from time to time alter the inscriptions and devices thereon; and the respective county boards shall furnish such seals as shall be ordered; and when any such court shall be unprovided with a seal the judge may authorize the use of any temporary seal or of any device by way of seal until a seal shall be so provided. The seals now in use by said courts shall continue to be the seals thereof until others shall be provided according to law.
753.05 History
History: 1977 c. 187 s.
92; Stats. 1977 s. 753.05.
753.06
753.06
Judicial circuits. The state is divided into judicial circuits as follows:
753.06(1)
(1) Within the 1st judicial administrative district. 753.06(1)(a)(a) Milwaukee County. The circuit has 47 branches.
753.06(2)
(2) Within the 2nd judicial administrative district. 753.06(2)(a)(a) Kenosha County. The circuit has 7 branches. Commencing August 1, 2009, the circuit has 8 branches.
753.06(2)(b)
(b) Racine County. The circuit has 10 branches.
753.06(2)(c)
(c) Walworth County. The circuit has 4 branches.
753.06(3)
(3) Within the 3rd judicial administrative district. 753.06(3)(a)(a) Jefferson County. The circuit has 4 branches.
753.06(3)(b)
(b) Ozaukee County. The circuit has 3 branches.
753.06(3)(c)
(c) Washington County. The circuit has 4 branches.
753.06(3)(d)
(d) Waukesha County. The circuit has 12 branches.
753.06(4)
(4) Within the 4th judicial administrative district. 753.06(4)(b)
(b) Fond du Lac County. The circuit has 5 branches.
753.06(4)(c)
(c) Manitowoc County. The circuit has 3 branches.
753.06(4)(d)
(d) Sheboygan County. The circuit has 5 branches.
753.06(4)(e)
(e) Winnebago County. The circuit has 6 branches.
753.06(5)
(5) Within the 5th judicial administrative district. 753.06(5)(b)
(b) Green County. The circuit has one branch. Commencing August 1, 2009, the circuit has 2 branches.
753.06(6)
(6) Within the 6th judicial administrative district. 753.06(6)(b)
(b) Columbia County. The circuit has 3 branches.
753.06(6)(c)
(c) Dodge County. The circuit has 3 branches. Commencing August 1, 2008, the circuit has 4 branches.
753.06(6)(d)
(d) Green Lake County. The circuit has one branch.
753.06(6)(e)
(e) Juneau County. The circuit has one branch. Commencing August 1, 2008, the circuit has 2 branches.
753.06(6)(f)
(f) Marquette County. The circuit has one branch.
753.06(6)(g)
(g) Portage County. The circuit has 3 branches.
753.06(6)(j)
(j) Waushara County. The circuit has one branch.
753.06(7)
(7) Within the 7th judicial administrative district. 753.06(7)(a)(a) Buffalo and Pepin counties. The circuit has one branch.
753.06(7)(b)
(b) Crawford County. The circuit has one branch.
753.06(7)(e)
(e) Jackson County. The circuit has one branch.
753.06(7)(f)
(f) La Crosse County. The circuit has 4 branches. Commencing August 1, 1999, the circuit has 5 branches.
753.06(7)(h)
(h) Monroe County. The circuit has 2 branches. Commencing August 1, 2010, the circuit has 3 branches.
753.06(7)(i)
(i) Richland County. The circuit has one branch.
753.06(7)(j)
(j) Trempealeau County. The circuit has one branch.
753.06(8)
(8) Within the 8th judicial administrative district. 753.06(8)(c)
(c) Kewaunee County. The circuit has one branch.
753.06(8)(d)
(d) Marinette County. The circuit has 2 branches.
753.06(8)(f)
(f) Outagamie County. The circuit has 7 branches.
753.06(8)(g)
(g) Waupaca County. The circuit has 3 branches.
753.06(9)
(9) Within the 9th judicial administrative district. 753.06(9)(c)(c) Florence and Forest counties. The circuit has one branch.
753.06(9)(e)
(e) Langlade County. The circuit has one branch.
753.06(9)(f)
(f) Lincoln County. The circuit has one branch. Commencing August 1, 1999, the circuit has 2 branches.
753.06(9)(g)
(g) Marathon County. The circuit has 5 branches.
753.06(9)(h)
(h) Menominee and Shawano counties. The circuit has 2 branches.
753.06(10)
(10) Within the 10th judicial administrative district. 753.06(10)(am)
(am) Barron County. The circuit has 2 branches. Commencing August 1, 2008, the circuit has 3 branches.
753.06(10)(d)
(d) Chippewa County. The circuit has 2 branches. Commencing August 1, 2008, the circuit has 3 branches.
753.06(10)(k)
(k) St. Croix County. The circuit has 3 branches. Commencing August 1, 2008, the circuit has 4 branches.
