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Guy D. Dutcher
Judge · Waushara County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Current term for Waushara County Circuit Court Judge (Branch I) runs until April 4, 2029
- Circuit Court Judge (Waushara County) since 2005
- Chief Judge, Fourth Judicial Administrative District (appointed 2022, reappointed 2024 and 2026)
- Private practice experience at Kasdorf, Lewis & Swietlik (Milwaukee) and Menn, Teetaert & Beisenstein (Appleton)
- Focuses on statewide issues such as rural attorney shortages, interpreter access, court reporter retirements, and the impact of AI on court operations
Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School — J.D. (1990)
Additional information
- Faculty member of the Wisconsin Judicial College since 2007; associate dean 2017–2023.
- Chair, Wisconsin Chief Judges Committee (selected by fellow chief judges, effective August 1, 2025).
- First elected to the bench in 2005; re-elected unopposed in 2011 and 2017.
- Former Waushara County District Attorney for 12 years before joining the bench.
- Instructor in judicial seminars on criminal procedure, evidence, sentencing, and constitutional law.
- Enjoys golf and literature.
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
Waushara 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 ↗