Judge Jerilyn Dietz nomination for an "Ally" award The recent debate in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, has centered on the efficiency of the judicial system and the question of accountability for the county’s low recidivism rates. Many have criticized Circuit Court Commissioner Patricia Koppa for what they perceive as leniency during bail hearings. However, a deeper look suggests that the responsibility extends beyond the commissioner, pointing toward the presiding judges whose polici

While the community scrutinizes Commissioner Koppa for bail decisions, the judges who set policy and actively participate in recovery organizations remain largely unexamined.