In Brief
- Linda Duchrow charged customers excessive fees for court transcripts in Milwaukee County, complaint says.
- Charges were filed in February for misconduct in public office—excess compensation.
- Wisconsin statute §814.69 sets transcript fees, which Duchrow allegedly exceeded despite warnings.
A stenographer for Milwaukee County’s court system told investigators that all court reporters are allowed to charge heavy flat rates for transcripts in certain civil cases and that judges are OK with the practice.
That’s not true, and now she’s facing a felony charge over claims she charged customers too much for documents.
Authorities say Linda Duchrow, 63, of Waukesha, required customers to pay way more the amount they should have under state law…