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What is the highest court in the US?
US Supreme Court
Who can be seen in the US Supreme Court?
An individual who loses in federal court of appeals or the WI Supreme Court
How do you begin the US Supreme Court process?
With a Writ of Certiorari
Writ of Certiorari
A legal document which a losing party files with the court asking the justices to
review the decision of a lower court
What must a Writ of Certiorari contain?
A list of parties, statement of facts of the case, the legal questions presented
for review, and argument as to why the supreme court should grant it
,Summons
Court ordered document that orders the defendant to appear before the court
on a certain date and time
What type of offense is a Summons issued for?
Misdemeanor offense with a maximum imprisonment of 6 months
Warrant
Court order document that commands the defendant to be arrested and
brought before the court
Most cases in WI Circuit Court go ____ and are disposed of quickly
Uncontested
Highest WI Court
WI Supreme Court
How many justices sit on the WI Supreme Court?
7 Justices for 10 year terms
What court is the final authority on matters regarding WI Constitution and State
Law?
WI Supreme Court
,What types of cases can WI Supreme Court Justices hear?
Cases that will develop or clarify the law
What does the WI Supreme Court administrative/regulatory function serve?
Ensure states court system operates fairly and efficiently including budgeting,
long range planning, and standards setting
What level court is the WI Court of Appeals?
Intermediate appellate court
How many judges sit on a WI Court of Appeals panel?
3 judges
When will the WI Court of Appeals order a new trial?
When they determine that someone's rights were prejudice by improper evidence
or an incorrect decision by the lower courts
Where are the Court of Appeals districts?
Madison, Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Wausau
What jurisdiction do Wi Circuit Courts have?
Over both criminal and civil cases, including probate, juvenile, traffic matters, etc.
, What function does the WI Circuit Court system serve?
Trial courts
What is the process of the WI Circuit court?
1. Filing of Citation
2. Judge reviews the complaint to determine if there is probable cause
3. If Judge determines probable cause exists, summons or warrant will be issued
Criminal Complaint
a legal paper that charges a person with the violation of criminal law
What is included in a Criminal Complaint
A written statement listening essential facts of the offense and a statement
outlining why authorities believe that the defendant committed the alleged
violation
What jurisdiction do WI Municipal Courts have?
Exclusive jurisdiction over ordinance violations, including non criminal traffic
violations or building code violations
What must Wi Municipal Court citations include?
Alleged violation, date and time of occurence, statement that the defendant
committed the violation, the ordinance that was violated, and an explanation of
the ordinance in an easy to understand way