Wisconsin State Supreme Court Justice
One of seven justices who serves on the highest court of Wisconsin.
Full office description
- The Wisconsin Supreme Court, composed of seven justices, is the state's highest court.
- It has appellate jurisdiction over all Wisconsin courts and selects which cases it will review. It can also hear new cases that have not been previously heard by a Wisconsin court.
- Decisions are made collectively by majority vote, and one justice is chosen to write the majority opinion.
- Justices are elected in statewide, nonpartisan elections for 10-year terms. Vacancies can be filled by the governor's appointment, with staggered elections ensuring that only one judge is elected each year.
- Justices are paid an annual salary of $184,819.
How this impacts you
Public Health — Rulings made by the Wisconsin Supreme Court can either limit or guarantee access to abortion within the state. The court is slated to hear cases concerning abortion during its next session.
Voting & Elections — Supreme Court decisions can influence your voting rights. Recent decisions by the Wisconsin Supreme Court include ordering the state's legislative map to be redrawn due to partisan gerrymandering and expanding access to unstaffed absentee ballot drop boxes.