Article VI.
Judiciary

Section 12. Abolition of Probate Court; Status of Judges

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19751972

Abolition of Probate Court; Status of Judges

If the probate court is abolished by law, judges of that court who are learned in the law shall become judges of the court that assumes jurisdiction of matters described in section 11.

Summary: Wholesale revision of constitution

Election Date: November 5, 1974

Votes For Ratification: 815,064

Votes Against Ratification: 311,781

Percent for Ratification: 72%

Percent Against Ratification: 28%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1974 Chap 409

Effective Date Source: https://uwmadison.app.box.com/file/1685091026371

19751972

Probate Court Abolished

If the probate court is abolished by law, judges of that court who are learned in the law shall become judges of the court that assumes jurisdiction of matters described in Section 6.

Summary: Reorganization of the state judicial system

Election Date: November 7, 1972

Votes For Ratification: 1,012,916

Votes Against Ratification: 531,831

Percent for Ratification: 66%

Percent Against Ratification: 34%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1971 Chap 957

Effective Date Source: https://uwmadison.app.box.com/file/1685090061312