Legal Resources
To assist lawyers in the practice of criminal law, the Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office (SPD) offers the following:
- Updates on justice-related legislation through the Legislation link.
- Specialty practice groups (Specialty Practices) to consult with staff and private bar lawyers in the areas of: Family Practice; Immigration; Juvenile; Chapter 980 (sexually violent persons); Forensic Sciences; Homicide; & Racial Disparities.
- On Point SPD Blog summary of recent state and federal opinions and SCOW Calendar
- Appellate Handbook - Appellate Practice & Procedure for SPD-Appointed Counsel
Other legal resources:
Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (CCAP)
Wisconsin Supreme Court & Court of Appeals Access
Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 977 (State Public Defender)
Wisconsin Statutes Archive from 1969
Wisconsin State Public Defender Administrative Code:
Chapter PD 2 Assignment Procedure
Chapter PD 3 Indigency Criteria
Chapter PD 4 Private Attorney Payment
Chapter PD 5 Adversary Representation
Chapter PD 6 Payment for State Public Defender Representation
Chapter PD 8 Discovery Payments