Scott C. Woldt at a glance
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Scott C. Woldt
Judge · Winnebago County Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the Winnebago County Circuit Court in Wisconsin’s Fourth Judicial District, appointed in 2004
Education
- B.A. in political science, government, and sociology from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh (1984) and a J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law (1987).
Additional information
- Post-election confrontations with attorneys — After his April 2023 reelection, Woldt allegedly told one attorney, “You’re dead to me”, after learning they supported his opponent.
- Campaign interview comments — In a March 2023 “Eye on Oshkosh” interview, Woldt said his typical answer to “How do you know you’re a judge?” is, “I’m a sanitational engineer.
- Other tense exchanges with lawyers not supportive of his campaign are also alleged.
- The Wisconsin Judicial Commission’s complaint is under review, with a possible hearing before the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
- Woldt’s attorney has stated he looks forward to exoneration.
- I deal with society’s garbage”.
- The commission argues this undermines public confidence in the judiciary.
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
Winnebago County Circuit Court
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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 ↗