--- title: "Emily Nolan-Plutchak | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/emily-nolan-plutchak-judge-wood-county-circuit-court-wi" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-22" --- # Emily Nolan-Plutchak Wood County Circuit Court · Judge ## Profile - Court: Wood County Circuit Court - State: Wisconsin - Role: Judge - Service status: active - 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) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/emily-nolan-plutchak-judge-wood-county-circuit-court-wi", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/emily-nolan-plutchak-judge-wood-county-circuit-court-wi", "name": "Emily Nolan-Plutchak | KnowJudges", "description": "Emily Nolan-Plutchak, Wood County Circuit Court. 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Wolf, with her term set to end on July 31, 2026 - Nolan-Plutchak currently serves as the local attorney manager for the Wisconsin Rapids office of the Wisconsin State Public Defender - Judge Nolan-Plutchak has expressed a commitment to making decisions based on facts and the law, serving with humility and respect for the rule of law ### Education ### Additional information - She has a long-standing career in public defense, having worked in central Wisconsin since 2007 - Beyond courtroom work, Nolan-Plutchak has been a member of the Wood County Adult Drug Treatment Court team since its inception in 2007, contributing to the development of treatment court practices at local, state, and national levels. - overseeing caseloads in Wood and Adams Counties and coordinating with private bar attorneys. - representing clients in Wood, Adams, and Portage Counties. - Her legal experience spans felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, and revocation cases, as well as civil matters including guardianships, termination of parental rights, and mental health commitments. - She has handled over 2,500 cases, often representing rural community members facing poverty, mental health challenges, or substance use disorders. - Her extensive experience as a public defender informs her understanding of the challenges faced by individuals in the legal system, particularly those affected by addiction or mental health issues. - She has worked to expand treatment options and improve access to mental health services in the communities she serves. - Her approach emphasizes collaboration, professionalism, and public safety, earning support from local officials such as Wood County Sheriff Shawn Becker. ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Wisconsin SCR Chapter 61: Electronic Media and Still Photography Coverage of Judicial Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-36fa3f826227447b1512eede) — 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](https://www.wicourts.gov/sc/scrule/DisplayDocument.html?content=html&seqNo=1099). Collected 2026-07-26.