Ann Knox-Bauer at a glance
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Ann Knox-Bauer
Chief Judge · Taylor County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Ann N. Knox-Bauer is the Chief Judge of the Taylor County Circuit Court in Medford, Wisconsin, appointed in 2008 and later elected to full terms, serving in both criminal, civil, family, probate, and juvenile matters.
- family court commissioner (2006–2008).
- Pre‐judicial career: Partner at Salm & Knox‐Bauer (1991–2008); held the role of Taylor County court commissioner (1999–2008)
- Current status: Active judge; also identified as Chief Judge for the Ninth Judicial Administrative District
Education
- Hamline University School of Law — J.D. (1991)
- University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire — B.A.
Additional information
- Elected: Full term in 2009; re‐elected in 2015 for a term expiring in 2021.
- Appointed: January 3, 2008, by former Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle to replace Gary Carlson.
- As Chief Judge, Knox‐Bauer oversees the court’s operations, presides over a wide range of cases, and ensures compliance with Wisconsin Court Rules, including media coverage rules under SCR 61.
- In summary: Judge Ann N. Knox‐Bauer is a long‐serving, elected Chief Judge of Wisconsin’s Taylor County Circuit Court, with a background in private practice and judicial service, and a broad caseload across criminal, civil, family, and probate matters.
- The Taylor County Circuit Court handles both trial and quasi‐judicial matters, including divorce, custody, child support, traffic, and forfeiture cases.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Camera Notice
Statewide
Wisconsin SCR 61 asks media to give the trial judge advance notice before bringing cameras or recording equipment into the courtroom.
the trial judge shall be given notice, at least 3 days in advanceWisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings ↗
Courtroom Equipment Control
Statewide
Wisconsin SCR 61 leaves courtroom equipment placement, lighting, and use subject to trial-judge control.
Only equipment approved by the trial judge in advance of the court proceeding may be usedWisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings ↗
Remote appearances
Statewide
Wisconsin's court system instructs parties that courts will notify them when a hearing is remote and provide joining instructions.
The court will send you instructions on how to join your remote hearing by video or by phone.Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources ↗
Statewide
Wisconsin remote-hearing guidance tells participants to contact the clerk promptly if they lack reliable internet or phone access.
Contact the clerk of circuit court as soon as possible.Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings
Taylor County Circuit Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked August 22, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Wisconsin Court System official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked August 22, 2026
View Wisconsin Court System official judicial roster ↗Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings ↗Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources ↗