Wisconsin Administrative Code Director of State Courts
Wisconsin Administrative Code – Director of State Courts (SC)
The Director of State Courts in Wisconsin oversees the administration of the court system, sets policies, and ensures courts operate efficiently. The rules under this authority are part of the Wisconsin Administrative Code and cover court administration, procedures, and standards for court personnel and operations.
1. General Court Administration
SC 1 – Administrative Authority:
Establishes the powers of the Director to manage statewide court operations, implement policies, and oversee court staff.
SC 2 – Court Rules & Policies:
Authorizes the Director to create and enforce procedural rules for court operations and case management.
SC 3 – Records Management:
Rules for maintaining, storing, and disposing of court records, including electronic records.
2. Court Personnel
SC 10 – Employment Standards:
Hiring, classification, and job duties for court staff, clerks, and other personnel.
SC 11 – Employee Conduct:
Guidelines for professional behavior, ethics, and accountability for court employees.
SC 12 – Training and Education:
Required orientation, ongoing training, and professional development for court staff.
3. Court Operations
SC 20 – Case Management:
Procedures for filing cases, scheduling hearings, and tracking case progress.
SC 21 – Courtroom Procedures:
Standards for courtroom decorum, security, and accessibility.
SC 22 – Technology in Courts:
Use of electronic filing, digital evidence, and remote hearings.
4. Public Access & Transparency
SC 30 – Public Access to Courts:
Rules ensuring public access to court records, hearings, and administrative policies, while protecting sensitive information.
SC 31 – Information Requests:
Procedures for requesting court documents or information from the Director’s office.
5. Miscellaneous & Special Programs
SC 40 – Specialty Courts:
Oversight and guidance for drug courts, veterans courts, and other specialty court programs.
SC 41 – Court Security & Safety:
Standards for courthouse safety, emergency procedures, and incident reporting.
SC 42 – Grants and Funding:
Administration of grants, funding, and budgets for statewide court programs.
Purpose of the Rules
The Director of State Courts’ administrative rules ensure:
Efficient court operations across all Wisconsin courts.
Consistent management of court staff and personnel standards.
Proper maintenance of court records and case management.
Public access to courts while protecting confidentiality.
Safety and modernization of court operations, including technology and specialty programs.
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