Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wisconsin Supreme Court
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Interactive map of Wisconsin Supreme Court
Established1848
Jurisdiction Wisconsin
LocationWisconsin State Capitol, Madison
Composition methodNon-partisan statewide election
Authorised byWis. Const., Art VII ยง 4
Appeals toSupreme Court of the United States
Appeals from
Judge term lengthTen years, no term limits
Number of positions7
WebsiteWisconsin Court System
Chief Justice
CurrentlyJill Karofsky
SinceJuly 1, 2025
Lead position endsApril 30, 2027

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is the highest and final court of appeals in the state judicial system of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As the highest court, the Supreme Court hears appeals of lower Wisconsin court decisions. Its decisions are binding on lower courts. It is the final authority on all matters of the Wisconsin State Constitution.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court may also take original jurisdiction of cases. The Court regulates and administers the conduct of judges and law practitioners in Wisconsin.

Justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court are elected. The two most recent elections (2023 and 2025) received national attention. They both broke records for the most expensive judicial elections in U.S. history.