State Bar Position Statements
The State Bar of Wisconsin takes legislative positions on general policy items of importance to the legal profession. By a majority vote, the Board of Governors has the authority to determine the legislative positions of the State Bar.
The following are guiding principles for the State Bar's public policy positions. Specific examples of issues which fall under those guiding principles are also included.
The six principles include:
- Regulation
of the Practice of Law
49.7
KB - Delivery
of Legal Services 52.1
KB
- Administration
of Justice 61.6 KB
- Funding
of the Justice System 49.1
KB
- Criminal
Practice and Procedure 51.5
KB
- Civil
Practice and Procedure 68.5
KB
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