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Municipal Court reports revenue increase, staffing changes and plans to improve non‑English services
Summary
Municipal Court Department head Catherine Housen told the Committee of the Whole that court receipts rose in 2024, ticket counts increased, and the department will focus on non‑English defendant services, a new trial day schedule and cross‑training.
Catherine Housen, department head for the City of New Berlin Municipal Court, presented a year‑end update for 2024 to the Committee of the Whole on Feb. 11. She said courtroom staffing has been consistent in recent years but noted prosecutor and staffing changes for 2025 and outlined operational and revenue trends.
Housen said Judge Joseph Dorlak continued to serve in 2024 and that Attorney Matthew Gerlinski will be the city prosecutor moving forward after prior staffing changes. She reported that the court handled 49 appearances (for the period cited) and that receipts from those appearances exceeded…
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