WI · rules
SCR 70.18
Appointment of chief judges of judicial administrative districts; term
The supreme court shall appoint a chief judge in each judicial
administrative district, who shall be a circuit judge within the district, for
a term of 2 years, commencing August 1 of the year of appointment. The
supreme court shall fill vacancies as they occur. A chief judge is subject
to removal by the supreme court and may not serve more than 3
consecutive terms. In exceptional circumstances the supreme court, in its
discretion, may extend a chief judge's service beyond the 3 term limit.
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- 2026-09-23
- Edition
- 2026-09-23
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