John P. Anderson at a glance
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John P. Anderson
Chief Judge · Bayfield County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- 2015–present: Chief Judge, Wisconsin Judicial Administrative District 10
- 2003–present: Judge, Bayfield County Circuit Court
- John P. Anderson is the Circuit Court Judge for Bayfield County, Wisconsin, elected in 2003 and re‐elected in 2009, 2015, and 2021, serving as the district’s chief judge for Wisconsin Judicial Administrative District 10
- Before joining the bench, he practiced law privately (1989–2003) and held the role of a court commissioner for Bayfield County Circuit Court (1996–2003).
Education
- B.A. from Luther College (1985) and a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law (1989).
Additional information
- He has been nominated by both prosecutors and defenders for the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Judge of the Year Award, which he received in 2020.
- Recognized for his community engagement and judicial leadership.
- Also president of the Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce and served on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s Planning and Policy Advisory Committee.
- Taking on additional cases to help neighboring counties with heavy caseloads
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
Bayfield 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 ↗