Wisconsin Administrative Code Director of State Courts
Here’s an enhanced overview of the Wisconsin Administrative Code—Director of State Courts (Chapter DC) and related procedures:
📘 Chapter DC – Director of State Courts
DC 1 – Forms for Patient Compensation Panels
Defines standardized forms used in health-care malpractice “patient compensation panels.” Section DC 1.01 lists forms including:
Submission of Controversy
Notice of Health Care Provider
Assignment to Panel
Answer to Submission
…
Subpoena (law.cornell.edu)
This rule has been effective since March 1, 1976, under Cr. Register No. 242 (law.cornell.edu). It originated from renumbering Chapter AC 1 to DC 1 in September 1993 (law.cornell.edu).
🛠 Role & Authority
Director of State Courts (DSC)
The DSC is the chief non‑judicial officer of the Wisconsin court system, appointed by the Supreme Court and serving under the Chief Justice (wicourts.gov).
Oversees statewide court administration including budgeting, court staff operations, judicial education, technological infrastructure (like CCAP/WCCA), and more (wicourts.gov).
Functions and authority are also codified in Supreme Court Rule Chapter 70 (wicourts.gov).
Organizational Structure
The DSC Office is based in Madison, with nine district offices, each led by a District Court Administrator (DCA) who collaborates with Chief and Deputy Chief Judges to manage local court operations (wicourts.gov).
🗞 Recent Leadership Update
In December 2023, Audrey K. Skwierawski—formerly a Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge—was appointed permanent Director of State Courts, effective December 31, after serving as interim since August 2023 (apnews.com).
A legal complaint was filed questioning her eligibility while still holding a judicial office; legal experts critiqued the complaint as baseless (apnews.com).
✅ Summary
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Code Chapter | DC 1 – Forms for compensation panel procedures |
| Primary Role | DSC is the Supreme Court’s chief administrative officer |
| Statutory Rules | Powers in Supreme Court Rule Ch. 70 |
| Org. Structure | Headquarters in Madison + nine district offices statewide |
| Current DSC | Audrey K. Skwierawski, since Dec 2023 |
🔍 What You Can Explore Next
View all forms in DC 1 and references to related patient compensation statutes.
Review Supreme Court Rule Chapter 70 for specific duties, hiring, budget powers, etc.
Access organizational charts detailing district offices and staff roles.
Examine evolving leadership: when the DSC role transitions or changes.
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