Mission of Wisconsin’s Court System:
To protect individual rights, privileges and liberties, to maintain the rule of law, and to provide a forum for the resolution of disputes that is fair, accessible, independent and effective. It is the responsibility of the circuit court to aid and fulfill this mission in Crawford County.
Overview:
The Wisconsin Circuit Courts are the state’s trial court. The circuit courts are divided into branches with at least one branch per county. Crawford County has one branch with one full time Circuit Court Judge and one Family Court Commissioner with limited hours.
Circuit Courts have original jurisdiction in all civil and criminal matters within the state, including probate, juvenile, and traffic matters, as well as civil and criminal jury trials.
About the Court System:
Circuit Court Judges are responsible for conducting court hearings, bench trials, and jury trials concerning most areas of law. These areas include civil and criminal cases, probate of estates, guardianships and protective placements, mental commitments, juvenile matters, small claims, restraining orders, and domestic abuse cases. Circuit Court Judges also oversee the management of the entire county court system by developing system policies and procedures.
