For Immediate Release
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Kestell, Leibham "ride along" at Sheboygan County Courthouse
December 9, 1998 - Rep. Steve Kestell, R-Elkhart
Lake, and Rep. Joe Leibham, R-Sheboygan, will "ride" along with Judge
Timothy M. Van Akkeren, Branch 2, Sheboygan County Circuit Court. The
representatives will join the judge on the bench for a half day of
hearings on miscellaneous criminal matters on two separate days. The
judge will also provide a demonstration of the Circuit Court Automation
Program, or CCAP, Wisconsin's national award-winning court computer
program.
The schedule is as follows:
Rep. Steve Kestell: 1 - 5 p.m., Monday, Dec. 21
Rep. Joe Leibham: 8 a.m. - noon, Friday, Jan. 22
The media are welcome to attend.
The Judicial Ride-Along Program was begun by the Director of State
Courts Office in 1993 to improve communication between the legislature
and the judiciary.
In 1993 and 1994, more than 70 percent of state legislators "rode"
with judges in their districts. Most expressed in follow-up
questionnaires that the experience was worthwhile, especially because of
the unique opportunity it provides to view proceedings from the bench
and to discuss the impact of various legislation on the delivery of
justice.
In 1994 and 1995, the program was expanded to county board supervisors
and selected media representatives.
"Rides" are now offered on a continual basis to new legislators and
to veteran lawmakers who want to see firsthand how the courts in their
districts are operating.
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