There are 101 Courts in Wisconsin, serving a population of 5,763,217 people in an area of 54,145 square miles. There is 1 Court per 57,061 people, and 1 Court per 536 square miles.
The state of Wisconsin is ranked 40th in Courts per capita, and 37th in Courts per square mile.
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Wisconsin Appellate Courts
Court Name: Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Madison, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Wausau
Number of Judges: 16
Court Name: Wisconsin Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Madison
Number of Judges: 7
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Circuit Court | Constitution | County | 249 |
| Wisconsin Municipal Court | State Legislation | Municipality | 254 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Drug Courts | Local |
| Mental Health Courts | Local |
| Veterans Courts | Local |
| Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) Courts | Local |
| Family Wellness Courts | Local |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | No |
| English Required | Yes |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 10 Days |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | 4 years |