Ashland County Circuit Court, Wisconsin Service and Proof of Service Rules

CRITICAL

Service and answers must comply with Wisconsin Statutes.

Service and answer must comply with Wisconsin Statutes.

CRITICAL

A defendant who files a written answer must send a copy to the plaintiff.

The defendant must send a copy of the written answer to the PLAINTIFF.

CRITICAL

Service

Mail

Summons and complaints are served by regular mail unless otherwise indicated; out-of-state and replevin actions require personal service only.

Regular mail will be used for service of summons and complaint unless otherwise indicated. Out-of-state and replevin actions are limited to personal service ONLY.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Service

Publication

A copy of the name-change hearing notice must be published in the official county newspaper for three weeks.

A copy of the notice of hearing must be published in the official county newspaper for three (3) weeks.

WARNING

Motions, supporting documents, and briefs should be served on the nonmoving party at least 20 days before the hearing, unless the rules or a court order provide otherwise.

Motions, supporting documents and briefs should be filed with the court and served on the nonmoving party at least twenty (20) days before the hearing date unless provided otherwise by these rules or order of the court.

WARNING

In eviction actions, summons and complaints may also be served by certified mail or, with court approval, publication.

In addition to personal service, a summons and complaint in an eviction action may be served by certified mail or, if granted by the Court, publication.

WARNING

The opposing party should serve and file a written response at least five (5) days before the hearing.

The opposing party should serve and file a written response at least five (5) days before the hearing.