Case Number Filing Date County Name Case Status Name DOB Caption
2025CF000428 09-16-2025 Portage Open Lehmann, Chelsie Renae 01-09-1994 State of Wisconsin vs.
Chelsie Renae Lehmann
Case summary
Filing date 09-16-2025
Case type Criminal
Case status Open - Electronic filing
Defendant date of birth 01-09-1994
Address 1201 Cth D, Almond, WI 54909
Branch ID 2
DA case number 2025PT001495
Charges
Responsible official: Molepske, Louis J., Jr. Prosecuting agency: District Attorney Prosecuting agency attorney: Cousins, Cass W
Defendant owes the court: $0.00
Count no. Statute Description Severity Disposition
1 946.47(1)(a) Harboring/Aiding a Felon (A/B/C/D or unclassified felony/life) Felony G
2 946.46 Encouraging Parole/Probation Violation Misd. A
3 948.21(2) Neglecting a Child (Consequence is Sex Offense) Felony F
Defendant name: Lehmann, Chelsie Renae
Date of birth: 01-09-1994
Sex: Female
Race: Caucasian
JUSTIS ID
Fingerprint ID
Attorneys
Attorney name Entered
Slattery, Travis S 10-01-2025
Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
04-01-2026 09:30 am Portage County Circuit Court Branch 2 Final pre-trial Court Molepske, Louis J., Jr.
04-14-2026 08:00 am Portage County Circuit Court Branch 2 Jury trial - 12 person Court Molepske, Louis J., Jr.
04-15-2026 08:00 am Portage County Circuit Court Branch 2 Jury trial - 12 person Court Molepske, Louis J., Jr.
04-16-2026 08:00 am Portage County Circuit Court Branch 2 Jury trial - 12 person Court Molepske, Louis J., Jr.
Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
02-13-2026 Letters/correspondence
Additional text:
Letter to Court dated 02/13/26 regarding Defendant's note on discovery
Filed by the State
(sent to Br 2 Judge/JA on 02/13/26 sp)
02-13-2026 Request
Additional text:
Request from the Defendant for a copy of Discovery
Defendant is currently represented by Atty Travis Slattery
02-05-2026 Scheduling order Molepske, Louis J., Jr.
Additional text:
Criminal Trial Scheduling Order
DATE SIGNED: February 5, 2026
Electronically signed by Louis J. Molepske, Jr. Circuit Court Judge
(sent to Br 2 JA on 02/05/26 sp)
02-04-2026 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Final pre-trial on April 1, 2026 at 09:30 am.
Jury trial - 12 person on April 14, 2026 at 08:00 am.
02-04-2026 Scheduling conference Molepske, Louis J., Jr. Downs, Amy
Additional text:
Trial date is scheduled.
10:01 AM Off the record, for scheduling.
10:02 AM Back on the record, for scheduling.
Deadlines are addressed.
Further discussions.
Atty Slattery requests the Clerk to call twice as many jurors on this case.
Atty Cousins replies.
BY THE COURT:
60 jurors are to be called.
Court may talk with Clerk of Court and Jury Clerk if there are concerns about the number.
BY THE COURT:
Bond is continued.
10:11 AM Court is adjourned.
02-04-2026 Arraignment Molepske, Louis J., Jr. Downs, Amy
Additional text:
Amended information is being filed, to include Count 3.
NOT GUILTY plea is entered for Count 3.
9:57 AM Off the record.
10:00 AM Back on there record, parties are as they were.
Atty Slattery has had enough time to talk with his client, requests a trial date.
02-04-2026 Motion hearing Molepske, Louis J., Jr. Downs, Amy
Additional text:
Defendant Chelsie Renae Lehmann in court, in custody. Attorney Travis S Slattery in court for Chelsie Renae Lehmann. Attorney Cass W Cousins in court for State of Wisconsin.
9:45 AM Court calls case.
Atty Cousins states appearances.
Matter is set for two issues: State's motion to file an amended information and to schedule a speedy trial demand.
Atty Slattery has received a copy of the motion to amend the information. Atty Slattery requests the Court to deny the motion, is prejudicial.
Atty Cousins relies on the motion and requests the Court to grant the motion. If denied, the State will file an amended complaint.
Court has a number of factors to consider to determine motion decision.
BY THE COURT:
Motion is granted. An amended information may be filed.
State is filing an amended information to the Court now, mirrors what is in the filing, seek arraignment for Count 3.
Defense is prepared to proceed to arraignment for Count 3.
Jury trial - 12 person scheduled for April 14, 2026 at 08:00 am.
Final pre-trial scheduled for April 1, 2026 at 09:30 am.
02-04-2026 Amended information
01-26-2026 Motion
Additional text:
State's Motion for Leave to File Amended Information
(sent to Br 2 Judge/JA on 01/26/26 sp)
01-26-2026 Notice
Additional text:
State's Notice of DNA Evidence
(sent to Br 2 Judge/JA on 01/26/26 sp)
01-26-2026 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Scheduling conference on February 4, 2026 at 09:30 am.
01-23-2026 Demand for speedy trial
Additional text:
Defendant's Demand for Speedy Trial
Filed by Atty Travis Slattery
(sent to Br 2 Judge/JA on 01/23/26 sp)
12-08-2025 Return of unclaimed/undelivered mail service
Additional text:
Notice of Assignment of Judge mailed to the Waupaca County Jail - not deliverable as addressed/inmate not here - not identified
12-08-2025 Notice of hearing returned
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Arraignment set for 11/24/25 and Motion Hearing set for 11/24/25 mailed to the Waupaca County Jail - not deliverable as addressed/inmate not here - not identified
12-02-2025 Demand for Discovery - Prosecutor
12-02-2025 Stipulation and Order Molepske, Louis J., Jr.
Additional text:
Stipulation and Protective Order Regarding Child Victim's Audiovisual Recorded Statement (AVRS), Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 971.23(6)
DATE SIGNED: December 2, 2025
Electronically signed by Louis J. Molepske, Jr. Circuit Court Judge
12-02-2025 Proposed Order Molepske, Louis J., Jr.
Additional text:
Stipulation and Protective Order Regarding Child Victim's Audiovisual Recorded Statement (AVRS), Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 971.23(6)
Filed by the State
(sent to Br 2 Judge on 12/02/25 sp)
12-02-2025 Proposed Order Declined Molepske, Louis J., Jr.
Additional text:
DATE DECLINED: December 1, 2025
Electronically declined by Louis J. Molepske, Jr. Circuit Court Judge
**The defendant by his Attorney has not signed the stipulation.
12-01-2025 Proposed Order Molepske, Louis J., Jr.
Additional text:
Stipulation and Protective Order Regarding Child Victim's Audiovisual Recorded Statement (AVRS), Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 971.23(6)
Filed by the State
(sent to Br 2 Judge on 12/01/25 sp)
11-26-2025 Notice of hearing returned
Additional text:
Arraignment set for 12/01/25 mailed to the Waupaca County Jail - attempted, not known - inmate not here/not identified
11-24-2025 Notice of hearing
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Pre-trial conference on December 15, 2025 at 11:30 am.
Scheduling conference on March 9, 2026 at 10:00 am.
11-24-2025 Arraignment Molepske, Louis J., Jr. Landowski, Crystal
Additional text:
8:47 AM Defendant Chelsie Renae Lehmann in court, in custody. Attorney Travis S Slattery in court for Chelsie Renae Lehmann. Prosecuting attorney Cass Cousins in court for the State of Wisconsin.
Court calls the case and states the appearances.
This matter is set for an arraignment and motion hearing.
The State has reviewed the defenses motion to modify bond.
Atty Slattery indicates that the defendant received copy of Information.
Defendant waives reading of Information.
NOT GUILTY plea(s) entered.
Atty Slattery makes a record regarding motion for bond modification.
Atty Cousins makes a record opposing the motion for bond modification.
Court makes a record of findings.
State has complied with Victim Notification Statutes.
Victim is not present.
BY THE COURT:
Motion for bond modification is denied at this time.
Pre-trial conference scheduled for December 15, 2025 at 11:30 am.
Scheduling conference scheduled for March 9, 2026 at 10:00 am.
11-21-2025 Motion for modification of bond
Additional text:
Defendant's Motion and Notice of Motion to Amend Bond
Filed by Atty Travis S Slattery
(sent to Br 2 Judge/JA on 11/21/25 sp)
11-13-2025 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Arraignment on November 24, 2025 at 08:45 am.
Motion hearing on November 24, 2025 at 08:45 am.
11-12-2025 Notice of assignment of judge
11-12-2025 Order assigning judge/judicial assignment order Molepske, Louis J., Jr.
Additional text:
Judge Louis J Molepske, Jr. assigned
11-11-2025 Application for specific judicial assign approved Zell, Michael D.
Additional text:
DATE SIGNED: November 11, 2025
Electronically signed by Michael D. Zell Circuit Court Judge
11-10-2025 Request for substitution
Additional text:
Request for Substitution of Judge
Filed by Atty Travis S Slattery
11-10-2025 Preliminary hearing Zell, Michael D. Landowski, Crystal
Additional text:
3:02 PM Defendant Chelsie Renae Lehmann in court, in custody. Attorney Travis S Slattery in court for Chelsie Renae Lehmann. Attorney Cass W Cousins in court for State of Wisconsin.
Defense is contesting this matter.
3:03 PM Atty Cousins calls Witness F.L. who is sworn in and testifies.
Direct examination by Atty Cousins.
3;04 PM Witness identifies the Defendant.
Objection by Atty Slattery.
BY THE COURT: Atty Cousins can ask question again.
3:09 PM Cross examination by Atty Slattery.
No further questions
No further witnesses or questions.
Argument by Atty Slattery and moves to amend charge as stated on the record.
Atty Cousins makes arguments.
BY THE COURT: Court finds it is probable that a felony was committed and this defendant committed it and binds the defendant over for trial.
Atty Slattery states that they will be filing for substitution of judge.
Arraignment scheduled for December 1, 2025 at 09:15 am.
11-10-2025 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Arraignment on December 1, 2025 at 09:15 am.
11-04-2025 Motion hearing Zell, Michael D. Lekie, Gina
Additional text:
Defendant Chelsie Renae Lehmann in court, in custody. Attorney Travis S Slattery in court for Chelsie Renae Lehmann. Attorney Cass W Cousins in court for State of Wisconsin. Court Reporter appears remotely.
1:33 PM Court calls case.
Atty Cousins states appearances.
This is a bond hearing that Atty Slattery filed, a motion for bond modification.
Court has reviewed the motion.
State has reviewed the motion.
Atty Slattery addresses the Court, states one change in the motion.
Atty Cousins addresses the Court, believes the bond is appropriate.
Court states findings, for the record.
BY THE COURT:
Court denies the request at this time.
If circumstances change and if Defendant is able to post a significant amount, Court would set another bond modification hearing.
Atty Slattery addresses the Court. Court replies.
1:42 PM Court is adjourned.
11-04-2025 Information
Additional text:
Filed on 11/04/25 @ 1:27 p.m.
10-27-2025 Motion for modification of bond
Additional text:
Defendant's Motion and Notice of Motion to Amend Bond
Filed by Atty Travis S Slattery
(sent to Br 1 Judge/JA on 10/27/25 sp)
10-27-2025 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Motion hearing on November 4, 2025 at 01:30 pm.
10-27-2025 Video conferencing
10-27-2025 Initial appearance Zell, Michael D. Livingston, Michelle
Additional text:
1:37 PM Defendant Chelsie Renae Lehmann appeared by video, in custody in Waupaca County Jail. Attorney Travis S Slattery in court for Chelsie Renae Lehmann. Prosecuting attorney Danuta Kurczewski in court for the State of Wisconsin.
State calls case and states appearances.
Attorney/Defendant received a copy of the criminal complaint.
Court informs defendant of the charges and maximum penalties.
Attorney/Defendant waives reading of the complaint.
Preliminary Hearing to be held within time limits.
Atty Slattery would like to be heard on bond if possible.
Court states there is not time today for that.
BY THE COURT: Bond continued.
Atty Slattery can file written motion on bail.
Bond motion can be heard before preliminary hearing if Atty Slattery files.
Preliminary hearing scheduled for November 10, 2025 at 03:00 pm.
10-27-2025 Notice of hearing
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Preliminary hearing on November 10, 2025 at 03:00 pm.
10-02-2025 Demand for Discovery and Inspection - Defendant
Additional text:
Filed by Atty Travis S Slattery
10-01-2025 Order appointing counsel Zell, Michael D.
Additional text:
Order on Petition for Appointment of an Attorney
/s/ MDZ 09/26/25
**Atty Travis Slattery appointed
Mailed to DE on 10/1/25 - tg
09-26-2025 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Initial appearance on October 27, 2025 at 01:30 pm.
09-26-2025 Video conferencing
09-26-2025 Indigency hearing Zell, Michael D. Landowski, Crystal
Additional text:
1:29 PM
Defendant Chelsie Renae Lehmann appeared by video, in custody at Waupaca County Jail. Attorney Danuta Kurczewski in court for State of Wisconsin.
Case called, appearances stated.
Court questions defendant regarding their right to counsel.
Defendant indicates they are ineligible for public defender representation.
Court questions defendant regarding the assets, debts, income.
Defendant requests the court appoint an attorney.
BY THE COURT:
Court to appoint counsel for the defendant.
Adjourned initial appearance set.
Adjourned initial appearance scheduled for October 27, 2025 at 01:30 pm.
09-26-2025 Notice of hearing
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Adjourned initial appearance on October 27, 2025 at 01:30 pm. (not provided to the Defendant)
09-22-2025 Notice of hearing
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Indigency hearing on September 26, 2025 at 01:15 pm.
09-22-2025 Pet for appointment counsel
Additional text:
Petition for Appointment of an Attorney, Affidavit of Indigency
(sent to Br 1 on 09/22/25 sp)
09-16-2025 Cash bond set for Lehmann, Chelsie Renae Zell, Michael D. Landowski, Crystal $10,000.00
Additional text:
No contact with child R.L.
No contact with Jordan Coyle
09-16-2025 Video conferencing
09-16-2025 Bail/bond hearing Zell, Michael D. Landowski, Crystal
Additional text:
1:01 PM Defendant Chelsie Renae Lehmann appeared by video, in custody. Attorney Cass W Cousins in court for State of Wisconsin. Attorney (Atty) Greg Venturini appears on behalf of the defendant.
Atty Cousins calls case and states appearances.
Defense has received a copy of the criminal complaint.
Attorney for the defendant does not have anything to state about the facts of the case.
Court finds probable cause that a crime has been committed and that this defendant committed it.
State requests $20,000 cash bond with conditions as stated.
Attorney for the defendant objects to cash bond and states reasons on the record.
Court questions Atty Cousins.
Atty Cousins answers.
Court informs defendant of right to an attorney and/or public defender.
Defendant is not eligible for public defender representation.
BY THE COURT: $10,000 cash bond is set.
Parties have nothing further.
1:16 PM Court Adjourned
Initial appearance scheduled for September 26, 2025 at 01:15 pm.
09-16-2025 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Initial appearance on September 26, 2025 at 01:15 pm.
09-16-2025 Electronic Filing Notice
09-16-2025 Case initiated by electronic filing
09-16-2025 Complaint filed
Additional text:
Agency Case No.: S25-13662
Filed on 09/16/25 @ 9:21 a.m.
link:
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