<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1sftLw_1GqCnuUl00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1sftLw_1GqCnuUl00" width="1116" height="622" ></figure>SHAWANO COUNTY, WI – Shawano County is taking another step toward securing a third circuit court judge, with the possibility of bringing the additional judge to the county before construction of its new courthouse facilities is completed.Shawano County Clerk of Courts Ethan Schmidt says the county is continuing through the state’s consideration process, which requires local governments to demonstrate their ability to provide both financial and infrastructure support for an additional judgeship.The request comes as Shawano County moves forward with plans for new courthouse space, a project that could help accommodate a third judge in the future.State Officials Willing to Consider Temporary Courtroom SpaceSchmidt says one of the biggest developments in the process involves the state’s willingness to allow Shawano County to use temporary courtroom space while construction continues.Typically, counties seeking an additional circuit court judge must have a permanent courtroom capable of accommodating jury trials before the position can be added.However, because Shawano County is already working toward new courthouse facilities, state court officials are willing to make an exception.“They’re willing to waive that and allow us to use the county boardroom for that third judge, to help out sooner rather than later,” Schmidt said.That flexibility could allow Shawano County to receive the additional judge before its permanent courtroom facilities are ready.The county boardroom would serve as temporary space while the county continues work on its courthouse project.County Must Demonstrate Financial and Infrastructure SupportSchmidt explained that securing an additional judge involves more than simply requesting another position.Counties under consideration must formally commit to providing the necessary infrastructure and financial resources to support the new judgeship.The Director of State Courts has asked interested counties to submit formal resolutions outlining those commitments by the end of the year.Those resolutions are part of the state’s process for determining which counties may receive additional judicial positions.The county committee recently approved a motion supporting the request for a third judge, allowing Shawano County to continue moving through the consideration process.Additional Judge Could Arrive Before New Facilities Are FinishedWhile no final decision has been made on whether Shawano County will receive a third circuit court judge, Schmidt says the willingness to allow temporary courtroom space could remove a significant obstacle.Rather than waiting for permanent construction to be completed, the county could potentially accommodate the additional position using its existing boardroom.The arrangement would give Shawano County greater flexibility if state officials approve the request.For now, the county will continue working through the necessary approvals and commitments as the state evaluates requests for additional judgeships.The county’s next steps include meeting the state’s year-end resolution deadline and continuing preparations to provide the facilities and financial support necessary for a third judge.</div></body>

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SHAWANO COUNTY, WI – Shawano County is taking another step toward securing a third circuit court judge, with the possibility of bringing the additional judge to the county before construction of its new courthouse facilities is completed. Shawano County Clerk of Courts Ethan Schmidt says the county is continuing...

Shawano County Moves Forward with Third Judge Request, Could Receive Position Before Courthouse Completion

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SHAWANO COUNTY, WI – Shawano County is taking another step toward securing a third circuit court judge, with the possibility of bringing the additional jud

Shawano County Moves Forward with Third Judge Request, Could Receive Position Before Courthouse Completion

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