Clerk of Circuit Court reports $500,000 projected underspend and warns of increased workload from fee changes
Rebecca Matoska-Mentink told the committee the Clerk's Office is projected to be roughly $500,000 under budget for 2025 and said a pending state bill expected July 1 will increase court fees and small-claims limits, likely raising filings and workload; backlog and attorney shortages were highlighted.
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Rebecca Matoska-Mentink, Kenosha County Clerk of Circuit Court, told the Judiciary & Law Enforcement Committee on March 4 that her office is projected to be about $500,000 under budget for 2025, attributing the savings to increased court-support grants, improved collections and streamlined processes.
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