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COA rejects sufficiency challenge to reasonable efforts requirement in continuing CHIPS TPR appeal

State v. S.G., 2026AP1078, 7/28/26, District I (ineligible for publication); case activity

“Stephanie” appeals the order terminating her parental rights to her son, “David.” She challenges the sufficiency of the evidence as to both of the grounds for termination alleged–continuing CHIPS and failure to assume parental responsibility. COA affirms.

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SCOTUS adds excessive fine case to its 2026-27 docket.

Kenneth J. Jouppi v. Alaska, USSC No. 25-246, certiorari granted 7/20/26

SCOTUS will consider an Alaska bush pilot’s case seeking to prevent the State of Alaska from forfeiting his plane because he attempted to transport beer to a dry village.

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COA denies sentence credit for time spent serving later-vacated reconfinement sentence in decision recommended for publication

State v. Steven F. Zastrow, 2025AP2024, 7/21/26, District III (recommended for publication); case activity

Relying on Beets, COA concludes that Zastrow is not entitled to credit against a consecutive sentence for the time he spent serving a reconfinement sentence that was later vacated.

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COA rejects sufficiency challenges to ch. 51 commitment and medication orders

Fond du Lac County v. K.L.W., 2026AP87, 7/15/26, District II (ineligible for publication); case activity

COA concludes that the county presented sufficient evidence to establish “Karrie’s” dangerousness and incompetence to refuse medication. Accordingly, it affirms both orders.

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Press Releases

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Wisconsin State Public Defenders applaud Evers for establishing commutation board

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On the eve of Public Defense Day, Senate inaction leaves Wisconsin’s constitutional promise underfunded and under-resourced

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Public defenders back bill that would create new positions and decrease delays

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Wisconsin State Public Defenders and UW Law announce revamped Public Defender Project, bringing real-world experience into the classroom

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SPD recognizes outstanding attorneys and advocates at 2025 awards ceremony

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SPD Statement on Bill LRB-0779

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