SHELL LAKE, WI — Washburn County is celebrating Juror Appreciation Month with an Open House to recognize the essential contributions of jurors in the justice system. The event, set for Wednesday, September 25, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., will take place at the Washburn County Courthouse, located at 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake, WI, according to a new release from the Washburn County Clerk of Courts Office.
NEWS RELEASE
Chief Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler has proclaimed September as Juror Appreciation Month. Juror Appreciation Month allows us to demonstrate to past, current, and prospective jurors that their service is indispensable and deeply valued by the Washburn County Circuit Court and raise awareness of the importance of jury service. We want every juror to feel appreciated and understand just how much we value their time and dedication to our justice system. Through your service, you have ensured that the right to trial by a jury is guaranteed for all in our community. We would also like to thank the many private companies, government agencies, small businesses, school districts, and all those who encourage and support their employees when they are called to jury service. Your local courts depend on your service – thank you for doing your duty.
Judge Angeline Winton, Clerk of Court Shannon Anderson and our staff invite you to join us:
- Washburn County
- Juror Appreciation
- Open House
- Wednesday, September 25
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- 10 4th Avenue, Shell Lake WI
Please join us for cake, refreshments, courtroom tours and information on jury service in recognition of juror appreciation month.
“Jury Service is one of the highest duties of citizenship, who for by it the citizen participates in the administration of justice between man and man and between government and the individual.” -- Harlan Stone, Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court, 1941-1946
For more information, contact Washburn County Clerk of Court Shannon Anderson at (715) 468 4677.
Last Update: Sep 12, 2024 1:16 am CDT
