--- title: "Craig R. Day | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/craig-r-day-judge-grant-county-circuit-court-wi" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Craig R. Day Grant County Circuit Court · Judge ## Profile - Court: Grant County Circuit Court - State: Wisconsin - Role: Judge - Service status: former - Last verified: 2026-08-22 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### camera notice Scope: statewide Wisconsin SCR 61 asks media to give the trial judge advance notice before bringing cameras or recording equipment into the courtroom. Evidence excerpt: the trial judge shall be given notice, at least 3 days in advance [Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings](https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/scrule/DisplayDocument.html?content=html&seqNo=1099) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### courtroom equipment control Scope: statewide Wisconsin SCR 61 leaves courtroom equipment placement, lighting, and use subject to trial-judge control. Evidence excerpt: Only equipment approved by the trial judge in advance of the court proceeding may be used [Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings](https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/scrule/DisplayDocument.html?content=html&seqNo=1099) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote hearing notice Scope: statewide Wisconsin's court system instructs parties that courts will notify them when a hearing is remote and provide joining instructions. Evidence excerpt: The court will send you instructions on how to join your remote hearing by video or by phone. [Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources](https://www.wicourts.gov/courts/zoom.htm) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote hearing technology Scope: statewide Wisconsin remote-hearing guidance tells participants to contact the clerk promptly if they lack reliable internet or phone access. Evidence excerpt: Contact the clerk of circuit court as soon as possible. [Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources](https://www.wicourts.gov/courts/zoom.htm) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.wicourts.gov/courts/circuit/judges.htm) - [Official roster](https://www.wicourts.gov/courts/circuit/judges.htm) - [Wisconsin Court System official judicial roster](https://www.wicourts.gov/courts/circuit/judges.htm) - [Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings](https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/scrule/DisplayDocument.html?content=html&seqNo=1099) - [Wisconsin Court System: Zoom hearing resources](https://www.wicourts.gov/courts/zoom.htm) - [Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Grant County Circuit Court](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIGOV/bulletins/41672a5) - [Gov. Evers Appoints Jeffrey Erickson](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIGOV/bulletins/421f2b9) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/craig-r-day-judge-grant-county-circuit-court-wi", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/craig-r-day-judge-grant-county-circuit-court-wi", "name": "Craig R. Day | KnowJudges", "description": "Craig R. Day, Grant County Circuit Court. Source-linked judicial identity, courtroom procedures, and presentation guidance.", "dateModified": "2026-10-07", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/#website" }, "mainEntity": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/craig-r-day-judge-grant-county-circuit-court-wi#judge" } }, { "@type": "Person", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/craig-r-day-judge-grant-county-circuit-court-wi#judge", "name": "Craig R. 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(1991) - University of Wisconsin–La Crosse — B.A. (1988) ### Additional information - His current term ran until July 31, 2027, but he chose to retire earlier. - Day announced his retirement in 2026 after 17 years on the bench. - He was re‐elected in 2015 and 2021. - State Trial Judge of the Year (2018) by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. - First elected to the Grant County Circuit Court in 2009, defeating the previous 18‐year incumbent. - Admitted to the Wisconsin Bar and U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin in 1991. - Before joining the bench, Day practiced law in private practice. - During his tenure, Day presided over a wide range of cases, including over 300 jury trials, many involving first‐degree intentional homicide and medical negligence. - He also handled criminal forfeiture cases, traffic offenses, and small claims matters. - His retirement plans include non‐screen activities and enjoying personal time, though he will miss the interaction with attorneys and litigants.