Chapter 752 — COURT OF APPEALS

752.01 Jurisdiction. (1) The court of appeals has appellate jurisdiction as provided by law. (2) The court of appeals has original jurisdiction only to issue prerogative writs. (3) The court of appeals may issue all writs necessary in aid of its jurisdiction. History: 1977 c. 187…

752.02 Supervisory authority. The court of appeals has supervisory authority over all actions and proceedings in all courts except the supreme court. History: 1977 c. 187. The court of appeals is authorized to exercise its supervisory authority over a chief judge who is ruling on…

752.03 Number of judges. There shall be 16 court of appeals judges. Three judges shall be elected from the district specified in s. 752.17, 4 judges shall be elected from each of the 2 districts specified in ss. 752.13 and 752.15 and 5 judges shall be elected from the district sp…

752.04 Elections. Court of appeals judges shall be elected by district on an at-large basis for terms of 6 years. Terms shall commence on August 1 next succeeding each election and shall terminate on July 31. A court of appeals judge shall reside within the district in which he o…

752.05 Administrative headquarters. The court of appeals shall have administrative headquarters in Madison. History: 1977 c. 187.

752.07 Chief judge. The supreme court shall appoint a court of appeals judge to be the chief judge of the court of appeals for a term of 3 years. History: 1977 c. 187.

752.11 Districts. (1) The court of appeals is divided into districts as follows: (a) District I consists of the judicial circuit for Milwaukee County. (b) District II consists of the judicial circuits for Kenosha, Racine, Walworth, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, 752.17…

752.13 District I. The court chambers for the court of appeals in district I are located in Milwaukee. History: 1977 c. 187.

752.15 District II. The court chambers for the court of appeals in district II are located in Waukesha. The court shall also sit in Fond du Lac and Racine. History: 1977 c. 187.

752.17 District III. The court chambers for the court of appeals in district III are located in Wausau. The court shall also sit in Eau Claire, Superior and Green Bay. History: 1977 c. 187.

752.19 District IV. The court chambers for the court of appeals in district IV are located in Madison. The court shall also sit in La Crosse and Stevens Point. History: 1977 c. 187.

752.21 Venue. (1) Except as provided in sub. (2), a judgment or order appealed to the court of appeals shall be heard in the court of appeals district which contains the court from which the judgment or order is appealed. (2) A judgment or order appealed from an action venued in …

752.31 Disposition of cases. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the court of appeals shall sit in panels of 3 judges to dispose of cases on their merits. (2) Appeals to or other proceedings in the court of appeals in the following types of cases shall be decided as…

752.35 Discretionary reversal. In an appeal to the court of appeals, if it appears from the record that the real controversy has not been fully tried, or that it is probable that justice has for any reason miscarried, the court may reverse the judgment or order appealed from, reg…

752.37 Enforcement of judgments and determinations. The court of appeals has all power and authority to enforce its judgments and determinations and to exercise its jurisdiction. History: 1977 c. 187.

752.39 Referral of issues of fact. In actions where the court of appeals has taken original jurisdiction, the court may refer issues of fact to a circuit court or referee for determination. History: 1977 c. 187.

752.41 Decisions. (1) In each case, the court of appeals shall provide a written opinion containing a written summary of the reasons for the decision made by the court. (2) Officially published opinions of the court of appeals shall have statewide precedential effect. (3) The sup…

752.61 State assumption of costs. The state shall pay for all costs of implementation and operation of the court of appeals. Payments shall be made under s. 20.660. History: 1977 c. 187. May 22, 2026, are designated by NOTES. (Published 5-22-26)