Wisconsin Briefs
The library provides public access to the WI Supreme Court and Court of Appeals briefs and appendices. For more information, see our FAQs.
- Includes briefs for all cases ordered published or unpublished, starting with the first case heard in each court (1839 for the WI Supreme Court; 1978 for the WI Court of Appeals).
- Briefs for cases that have been summarily disposed or otherwise terminated are not retained. Contact the Clerk of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals for briefs for these cases.
Finding Briefs
- Search Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Case Access
For cases from 1993 forward. Look under the History Tab to find information about briefs filed and whether the briefs have been received at the Library.
- Find the briefs online
Beginning with 173 Wis.2d (November 1992), search the UW Law Library website. Generally, briefs will appear on the UW Law Library website about 12-18 months after the opinion is issued. A small collection of Supreme Court briefs is also available online through the Supreme Court's Case of the Month Project.
- Locate briefs in the library
For briefs that pre- or postdate the online collection, you must come to the State Law Library or request copies via Order a Document. Our physical collection is for library use only.
Briefs Online
- Wisconsin Court System's WSCCA provides access to select briefs filed after July 1, 2009
- Briefs from cases beginning with 173 Wis.2d (November 1992) are available on the UW Law Library website
- For access to pre-173 Wis.2d briefs and briefs not yet available online, contact our Reference Staff
Briefs in the Library
- Published Opinions
- Available in hardcopy, microfiche, or electronically
- Unpublished Opinions
- Only available in microfiche or electronically
A set of WI Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Briefs on CD-ROM is available for purchase with a continuing subscription. For subscription information and current pricing please contact Angela Sanfilippo at Angela.Sanfilippo@wicourts.gov or 608-261-7559.
Last Updated: December 30, 2009 | Up to Top 
