Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 751 - Supreme court.
751.11 - Wisconsin reports; distribution.

751.11 Wisconsin reports; distribution.
(1) The supreme court may make such provisions for publication of its opinions as it deems appropriate.
(2) The supreme court shall purchase sufficient copies of its reports to meet the requirements for distribution under ss. 16.79 (1), 35.84 and 35.85. The court shall reimburse the department of administration for all costs associated with the distribution of its reports, including, but not limited to, printing, mailing, handling, shipping and storage costs.
(3) The supreme court shall provide copies of its reports for any new judgeship of a court of record.
History: 1975 c. 39; 1977 c. 187 s. 80; Stats. 1977 s. 751.11; 1979 c. 34; 1985 a. 29, 332.
A supreme court order reversing the court of appeals can establish the law of the case even if the supreme court states no reasons for the decision. Although this section requires decisions to be in writing, nothing in the rule mandates giving reasons. State v. Stuart, 2003 WI 73, 262 Wis. 2d 620, 664 N.W.2d 82, 01-1345.

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