Jerilyn M. Dietz at a glance
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Jerilyn M. Dietz
Judge · Manitowoc County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Elected in 2018 and is listed in the official Manitowoc County Court Official Directory as the Branch 2 judge, with Judicial Assistant Amanda Reis
- Private practice at Salutz & Salutz, LLP (2018) and Mozinski & Cashman LLP (2013–2017) in family law, probate, guardianships, landlord/tenant, and other matters.
- Prosecutorial roles: Special prosecutor for Wisconsin (2013–2018), municipal prosecutor for Manitowoc (2014–2016), assistant district attorney in Manitowoc (2005–2010) and Kenosha (2004–2005), and district attorney in Calumet County (2010–2013)
- Other service: Temporary criminal court commissioner, Guardian ad Litem, and legal consultant for the DOJ’s Prison Rape Elimination Act
Education
- B.A. in international relations and political science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison (1999) and a J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School (2004).
Additional information
- Judge of the Manitowoc County Circuit Court in Wisconsin, elected in 2018 as the first woman to serve on the Manitowoc County bench, and currently presides over Branch 2 of the court.
- Judge Dietz has held the role of Presiding Judge for the Manitowoc County Circuit Court and handles a range of cases, including civil, criminal, family, probate, and juvenile matters.
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
Manitowoc 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 ↗