Calumet County Circuit Court, Wisconsin
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- 1 copy • Contemporaneously Upon Filing
- 1 copy • Mail • Thereupon
Adjournments
- Adjournment requests must be in writing and received at least 48 hours before the hearing; adjournments are allowed upon a showing of good cause.
- Continuance requests in small claims proceedings must be written, filed with the Clerk of Courts, and made at least five business days before the proceeding.
- A contested hearing will not be rescheduled on a continuance request made less than five business days before the hearing without Court approval and good cause.
Page & Word Limits2 rules
c. The document does not exceed fifteen (15) pages in length, excluding cover sheet.
- Page limit
- Up to 15 pages
c. The document does not exceed six (6) pages in length, excluding cover sheet.
- Page limit
- Up to 6 pages
Document Format Requirements6 rules
After an out-of-county judicial assignment, subsequent original case materials and a copy must be filed with the Clerk of Court where the action began.
Court's wording
Upon specific assignment of case responsibility to a judge outside the county where the action was commenced, all subsequent filing of original case materials and a copy thereof shall be made to the Clerk of Court where the action was filed. The Clerk of Court shall file-stamp both the original and the copy.
When contesting a matter in Small Claims Court the defendant(s) shall file a written Answer and or Answer and Counterclaim
Parties must provide an original and two copies of any exhibit they will be submitting to the court for review.
Wisconsin State Form Number GF-175 shall be used to comply with this rule.
Permission may be granted to present brief videotape evidence if requested at the pretrial. Any party granted permission to present videotape evidence must furnish their own equipment at the time of trial.
- Videotape evidence
Formatting
- •A party granted permission must furnish its own equipment at trial
the following forms printed on yellow paper
Formatting
- •Printed on yellow paper
Document Filing Requirements20 rules
An admission questionnaire must be completed prior to the acceptance of any guilty pleas.
Court ordered psychological evaluations shall be filed as directed by court order and copies shall be distributed by the juvenile clerk to all counsel upon the filing of the report.
Without the posting of cash bail shall be required to execute an All persons released by a law enforcement agency with or appearance bond on Form COC-82, a copy of which is attached and which may also be revised from time to time.
- Document
- Appearance bond
Must include
- •Form COC-82
Such response shall set forth all defenses and claims with specificity.
Defendants alleging claims against the plaintiff will be given a deadline at the initial appearance by which they must file a written counterclaim specifying their claim (s).
This notice SHALL state the date the notice was mailed to the defendant(s).
Upon non-appearance by the defendant, judgment cannot be entered until the Declaration of Non-Military Service is filed. If it is not filed prior to or at the initial appearance date the case will need to be continued requiring the plaintiff to make an additional court appearance.
A Declaration of Non-Military Service must also be filed when a party is proceeding with a Contempt Action in Small Claims Court.
A Declaration of Non-Military Service providing information on the defendant's current military service status must be filed for each defendant listed on a summons and complaint.
by filing a written request for de novo review
- Document
- De novo review request
Include
- •Written request for de novo review
In every foreclosure action, the plaintiff must attach the Notice of Availability of Mediation and Application for Mediation to the Summons and Complaint served on the defendant or homeowner.
Court's wording
That in all foreclosure actions, the plaintiff shall attach to the Summons and Complaint served on the defendant/homeowner the following forms printed on yellow paper and can be downloaded from the Calumet County official webside; www.co.calumet.wi.us; Departments; Clerk of Courts; Mortgage Foreclosure: a) Notice of Availability of Mediation b) Application for Mediation
When a felony count is amended or dismissed after arraignment as part of a plea agreement, the District Attorney's Office must file a written statement explaining the considerations behind the plea negotiation.
Court's wording
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the District Attorney's Office shall file, when following arraignment any felony count is being amended or dismissed as part of a plea agreement, a written statement containing the factors and considerations taken into account in making such plea negotiation, including but not limited to the facts and circumstances leading to the defendant's arrest, prior criminal record of the defendant, statement from the victim and the views of the arresting law enforcement agency.
A certificate of attendance at said program shall be filed with the Clerk of Court Office upon completion of the program.
will be granted only upon the joint written Order of the transferring Court and the Court to which the action is to be transferred.
The district attorney shall advise the Court of any other open/pending criminal felony or misdemeanor cases pending in Calumet County by listing open cases on any criminal complaint filed after January 1, 2022.
Consolidation of civil lawsuits shall be requested by motion
A criminal motion must satisfy Wis. Stat. § 971.30(2), including a description of the requested relief and particularized grounds, which may be stated in the motion, notice, brief, or legal memorandum.
Court's wording
Any motion filed in a criminal court matter shall meet the criteria set forth in sec. 971.30(2), Wis. Stats. The sec. 971.30(2)(b), Wis. Stats., "brief description of the type of order or relief sought", and the sec. 971.30(2)(c), Wis. Stats., statement "with particularity (of) the grounds for the motion and the order or relief sought", may be set out in the motion, notice of motion, brief, or legal memorandum and shall meet the requirements of State v. Radder, 382 Wis.2d 749 (Ct. App 2018). A "brief description of the type of order sought" is defined to be a written document by which counsel or party conveys to the Court the essential facts of his/her client's motion; a statement of the law involved that he/she would have the Court apply, and the application of the law he/she would have the Court make to grant the order sought by the motion.
If there is no existing law applicable to the motion, the moving party shall so state in the moving papers.
A brief or legal memorandum is not required for specified discovery, bail-condition, and approved-form motions if the motion cites the appropriate statute or supporting case law.
Court's wording
No brief or legal memorandum is required in the following instances, provided the motion refers to the appropriate statute or supporting case law: a) Discovery and inspection demands pursuant to §971.23 Wis. Stats. b) Motions for change of bail conditions pursuant to §§969.03, 969.035 and 969.08 Wis. Stats. c) Any other motion for which a standard form has been approved by the Judicial conference pursuant to §758.18 Wis. Stats.
Any party may petition the Court in writing for waiver of this requirement due to his or her specific situation.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
A facsimile sent through a non-court intermediary may be accepted for filing only if no filing fee is required and the Circuit Court incurs no additional charge.
5.2 Facsimile documents transmitted to a non-court agency, party or company for reception and ultimate transmittal to the court shall be accepted for filing only if: a. No filing fee is required b. No additional fee or charge must be paid by the Circuit Court for accepting or receiving the facsimile document.
Page 8 | Facsimile Transmission of Documents to the Court — Amended Court Rule No. 5, 5.2
Directly transmitted facsimile documents may be accepted for filing only if the court has a qualifying plain-paper fax machine in the specified offices, the document is within the page limit, no filing fee is required, the court incurs no additional charge, and the filing complies with § 801.16.
5.1 Facsimile documents transmitted directly to the SATA Peas pted for filing only if: a. The circuit court has a facsimile machine capable of reproducing documents that meet Supreme Court Rule 72.01 concerning retention of filed documents. Only plain-paper facsimile machines currently comply with this requirement. b. The Circuit Court has a facsimile machine physically located within the offices of the Clerk of Circuit Court or the Register in Probate. c. The document does not exceed fifteen (15) pages in length, excluding cover sheet. d. No filing fee is required. e. No additional fee or charge must be paid by the Circuit Court for accepting or receiving the facsimile document. t. Facsimile filings shall be in compliance with SS 801.16 as amended from time to time.
Page 8 | Facsimile Transmission of Documents to the Court — Amended Court Rule No. 5, 5.1
Facsimile documents transmitted directly to the courts shall be accepted for filing only if: a. The circuit court has a facsimile machine capable of reproducing documents that meet Supreme Court Rule 72.01 concerning retention of filed documents. Only plain-paper facsimile machines currently comply with this requirement. The Circuit Court has a facsimile machine physically located within the offices of the Clerk of Circuit Court or the Register in Probate.
Facsimile documents transmitted directly to the courts shall be accepted for filing only if: a. The circuit court has a facsimile machine capable of reproducing documents that meet Supreme Court Rule 72.01 concerning retention of filed documents. Only plain-paper facsimile machines currently comply with this requirement. The Circuit Court has a facsimile machine physically located within the offices of the Clerk of Circuit Court or the Register in Probate.
Page 9 | Facsimile Transmission of Documents to the Court — Court Rule No. 5
Facsimile documents routed to the court through a non-court agency, party, or company are accepted only if no filing fee or additional court charge is required.
5.2 Facsimile documents transmitted to a non-court agency, party or company for reception and ultimate transmittal to the court shall be accepted for filing only if: No filing fee is required No additional fee or charge must be paid by the Circuit Court for accepting or receiving the facsimile document.
Page 9 | Facsimile Transmission of Documents to the Court — Court Rule No. 5
For good cause, the assigned judge may authorize in advance filing particular documents that do not conform to these rules, provided they comply with § 801.16.
5.5 A Judge assigned to a particular matter may authorize in advance the filing of particular documents in that case that do not conform to these rules if good cause is shown and they are in conformance with 801.16.
Page 8 | Facsimile Transmission of Documents to the Court — Amended Court Rule No. 5, 5.5
Documents not being filed but intended for the court’s reference or other use may be sent by fax at the discretion of the judge or Clerk.
5.6 Documents that are not to be filed but are to be used by the Court for reference or other purpose may be transmitted by facsimile transmission at the discretion of the Judge or Clerk.
Page 8 | Facsimile Transmission of Documents to the Court — Amended Court Rule No. 5, 5.6
For good cause, the assigned judge may authorize in advance the filing of particular nonconforming documents if they comply with § 801.16.
5.5 A Judge assigned to a particular matter may authorize in advance the filing of particular documents in that case that do not conform to these rules if good cause is shown and they are in conformance with $ 801.16.
Page 9 | Facsimile Transmission of Documents to the Court — Court Rule No. 5
Documents intended for court reference or another purpose, rather than filing, may be transmitted by fax at the judge's or clerk's discretion.
5.6 Documents that are not to be filed but are to be used by the Court for reference or other purpose may be transmitted by facsimile transmission at the discretion of the Judge or Clerk.
Page 9 | Facsimile Transmission of Documents to the Court — Court Rule No. 5
Proofs of service may be submitted to the Clerk of Courts by e-filing, subject to the stated receipt deadline.
Proofs) of service that are mailed, faxed or e-filed with the Clerk of Courts must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the initlal appearance.
Page 22 | Rule No. 13: SMALL CLAIMS — SERVICE
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Written stipulations resolving divorce issues must be filed with the Clerk of Courts and Family Court Commissioner at least 10 days before the hearing.
Written stipulations resolving divorce issues shall be filed with the Clerk of Courts and Family Court Commissioner at least 10 days before the scheduled hearing.
Page 3 | Family Court Commissioner Assignments and Stipulated Court Rule No. 1 — Hearing Procedures
Court reports must be filed with the juvenile clerk 72 working hours before the dispositional hearing.
Court reports shall be filed with the juvenile clerk 72 working hours prior to the dispositional hearing.
Page 4 | Juvenile Court Procedure Amended Court Rule No. 2
The party transmitting a facsimile document is solely responsible for ensuring that the court receives it timely and completely.
5.3 The party transmitting the facsimile document is solely responsible for ensuring its timely and complete receipt.
Page 8 | Facsimile Transmission of Documents to the Court — Amended Court Rule No. 5, 5.3
The party transmitting a facsimile document is solely responsible for ensuring it is received timely and completely.
5.3 The party transmitting the facsimile document is solely responsible for ensuring its timely and complete receipt.
Page 9 | Facsimile Transmission of Documents to the Court — Court Rule No. 5
If criminal charges are not filed within 60 days after an arrestee’s release on bail or bond, the bond expires, its conditions no longer apply, and posted bail must be returned.
if formal criminal charges are not filed against an arrestee within 60 days of said arrestees release on bail or bond said bail or bond shall be deemed to have expired and the arrestee shall no longer be subject to its conditions and any monies posted for bail shall be returned by the Clerk of the Circuit Court to the person who posted such bail.
Page 17 | EXPIRATION OF BONDS Court Rule No. 11
When contesting a matter in Small Claims Court the defendant(s) shall file a written Answer and or Answer and Counterclaim in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, with copy to the plaintiff, either at or before the return date., at the time of the return date, or within fifteen (15) days of appearing at the return date.
When contesting a matter in Small Claims Court the defendant(s) shall file a written Answer and or Answer and Counterclaim in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, with copy to the plaintiff, either at or before the return date., at the time of the return date, or within fifteen (15) days of appearing at the return date.
Page 20 | Calumet County Local Court Rule 13 - AMENDED
Proofs of service submitted by mail, fax, or e-filing must reach the Clerk of Courts by 4:00 p.m. on the Monday before the initial appearance.
Proofs) of service that are mailed, faxed or e-filed with the Clerk of Courts must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the initlal appearance.
Page 22 | Rule No. 13: SMALL CLAIMS — SERVICE
The deadline for filing a written counterclaim is given to the defendant at the initial appearance.
Defendants alleging claims against the plaintiff will be given a deadline at the initial appearance by which they must file a written counterclaim specifying their claim (s).
Page 22 | Rule No. 13: SMALL CLAIMS — COUNTERCLAIMS
The rent and damage list must reach the Clerk of Court by 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before the hearing.
A rent and damage list must be received in the Clerk of Court's office no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the rent and damage hearing date.
Page 23 | 6. RENT AND DAMAGE HEARINGS
A motion for a de novo hearing concerning a domestic abuse or harassment injunction must be filed within 14 days after service of the injunction or dismissal of the petition.
Said motion shall be filed within fourteen days after service of the injunction or dismissal of the petition.
Page 26 | DOMESTIC ABUSE INJUNCTIONS/HARASSMENT INJUNCTIONS
Said motion shall be filed within fourteen (14) days of the mailing or personal delivery of the written decision/order of the Family Court Commissioner.
Said motion shall be filed within fourteen (14) days of the mailing or personal delivery of the written decision/order of the Family Court Commissioner.
Page 26 | FAMILY/PATERNITY HEARINGS
A de novo review request is due within 20 calendar days after the oral ruling or, if there was no oral ruling, after the written decision is mailed; the days are counted consecutively, including weekends and holidays.
within 20 days of an oral ruling, or if no oral ruling was issued, within 20 days of the mailing of the written decision. As set forth under § 801.15(1), 20 calendar days are counted consecutively and include weckends and holidays,
Page 27 | FAMILY/PATERNITY HEARINGS: De Novo Rights
A motion for a de novo hearing in a domestic abuse or harassment injunction matter must be filed within 14 days after service of the injunction or dismissal of the petition.
DOMESTIC ABUSE INJUNCTIONS/HARASSMENT INJUNCTIONS: Said motion shall be filed within fourteen days alter service of the injunction or dismissal of the petition.
Page 27 | DOMESTIC ABUSE INJUNCTIONS/HARASSMENT INJUNCTIONS
The judge must hear a de novo hearing within 60 days after the request is properly filed.
De novo hearings must be heard by the judge within 60 days of the properly filed request.
Page 27 | FAMILY/PATERNITY HEARINGS: De Novo Rights
In covered family actions, the parties must attend the parenting program within 120 days after filing the petition, unless the youngest minor child is at least 17 at filing; a party may also petition in writing for a situation-specific waiver.
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that in any action affecting the family in which a minor child is involved, in which the Court will issue a decision or affirm a stipulation regarding legal custody or physical placement, the Court shall order the parties to attend a Parenting Program through the UW Extension entitled "Supporting Children During Divorce" concerning the effects on a child of a dissolution of a marriage and/or training in parenting or co-parenting skills. Attendance at said program shall be completed within 120 days of the filing of the Petition for Divorce or Legal Separation. A certificate of attendance at said program shall be filed with the Clerk of Court Office upon completion of the program. Any party may petition the Court in writing for waiver of this requirement due to his or her specific situation. Requirement of this program is automatically waived when the youngest minor child is age 17 or older at the time of filing the Petition for Divorce or Legal Separation.
Page 30 | MANDATORY PARENTING EDUCATION PROGRAM Court Rule No. 17
The Circuit Court, judge, and Clerk of Court are not responsible for transmission errors or failures or for periods when the court’s fax machine is inoperable.
5.4 The Circuit Court, Judge or Clerk of Court is not responsible for: a. Errors or failures in transmission that result in missing or illegible documents. b. Periods when a Circuit Court facsimile machine is not operational for any reason.
Page 8 | Facsimile Transmission of Documents to the Court — Amended Court Rule No. 5, 5.4
The Circuit Court, Judge, and Clerk of Court are not responsible for transmission errors or for periods when the court facsimile machine is unavailable.
5.4 The Circuit Court, Judge or Clerk of Court is not responsible for: a. Errors or failures in transmission that result in missing or illegible documents. Periods when a Circuit Court facsimile machine is not operational for any reason.
Page 9 | Facsimile Transmission of Documents to the Court — Court Rule No. 5
If a child appears without required documentation, the court may allow five days to bring it to the Clerk of Court's Office.
If a child appears and fails to have the required documentation, the Court may give the child five days to bring the same to the Clerk of Court's Office.
Page 12 | Calumet County Alcohol Diversion Court Rule No. 8, 8.4
Amendments to the complaint, information, or State's offer, including dismissal of charges, occurring after noon two business days before trial may result in jury costs being assessed against the prosecuting attorney's office.
Amendment of the complaint, information, or State's offer occurring after noon two (2) business days preceding the commencement of the trial including dismissal of charges may result in jury costs being assessed against the office of the prosecuting attorney.
Page 35
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Upon filing a court-ordered psychological evaluation, the juvenile clerk must distribute copies to all counsel.
Court ordered psychological evaluations shall be filed as directed by court order and copies shall be distributed by the juvenile clerk to all counsel upon the filing of the report.
Page 4 | Juvenile Court Procedure Amended Court Rule No. 2
The juvenile clerk distributes court-report copies to interested parties, but if the reporting agency files late, that agency is responsible for distributing the copies.
The juvenile clerk shall distribute the copies to interested parties. Failure of the reporting agency to file in a timely manner shifts the burden of copy distribution to the reporting agency.
Page 4 | Juvenile Court Procedure Amended Court Rule No. 2
Where ordinary-mail service is permitted, it must comply with Wis. Stat. §799.12(3), as amended.
Service by ordinary mail in those actions where it is permitted shall be as required by Wis. Stat. §799.12(3) as amended from time to time.
Page 18 | Service of Summons in Small Claims Matters Court Rule No. 12
If service in a small claims action cannot be made by ordinary U.S. mail, all provisions of Wis. Stat. §799.12 apply.
All of the provisions of Wis. Stat. §799.12 shall apply when service can not be made by ordinary U.S. mail in small claims court actions.
Page 18 | Service of Summons in Small Claims Matters Court Rule No. 12
A defendant contesting a Small Claims matter must provide a copy of the response to the plaintiff.
When contesting a matter in Small Claims Court the defendant(s) shall file a written Answer and or Answer and Counterclaim in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court, with copy to the plaintiff, either at or before the return date., at the time of the return date, or within fifteen (15) days of appearing at the return date.
Page 20 | Calumet County Local Court Rule 13 - AMENDED
Proof of service for out-of-county or out-of-state defendants and for eviction or replevin actions must be filed with the Clerk before the initial appearance, or the claim may be dismissed.
Proof of service for out-of-county or out-of-state defendants, and for eviction and replevin actions must be filed with the Clerk of Courts PRIOR to the initial appearance, or the claim may be dismissed.
Page 22 | Rule No. 13: SMALL CLAIMS — SERVICE
Personal service is required for out-of-county or out-of-state defendants and in eviction and replevin actions.
Personal service is required for out-of-county or out-of-state defendants, as well as for eviction actions and replevin actions.
Page 22 | Rule No. 13: SMALL CLAIMS — SERVICE
Motions must be filed and served on the other party in accordance with Chapters 801 and 802, Wisconsin Statutes.
All motions must be filed and served on the other party pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 801 and 802, Wis. Stats.
Page 23 | 7. MOTIONS
Copies of a written continuance request must be provided to the other parties at least five business days before the proceeding.
All requests for continuances of any small claims proceedings shall be made in writing, filed with the Clerk of Courts, with copies to the other parties at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled court proceeding.
Page 23 | 9, CONTINUANCES
A copy of the de novo review request must be sent immediately to the opposing party.
with a copy sent immediately to the opposing party
Page 27 | FAMILY/PATERNITY HEARINGS: De Novo Rights
Mortgage foreclosure default judgments must be scheduled for an open-court hearing, with notice given to all defendants at least 10 days beforehand.
All default judgments in mortgage foreclosures shall be scheduled for a hearing in open court, due notice of which shall have been given to all defendants at least 10 days before the hearing.
Page 28 | MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE — COURT RULE NO. 15
Summonses in Calumet County small claims actions may be served by ordinary mail on county residents, except in eviction and replevin actions.
Pursuant to Wis. Stat. §799.12(2) the Court does authorize the service of summons in small claims actions other than in eviction actions and in replevin actions to be made by ordinary mail on any defendant residing within Calumet County.
Page 18 | Service of Summons in Small Claims Matters Court Rule No. 12
For money-judgment-only actions, the Clerk of Court mails the Summons and Petition to the defendants.
Upon the filing of a money judgment only, the $2.00 mail fee is required and the Clerk Of Court office will mail the Summons and Petition to the Defendant(s).
Page 21 | Small Claims Appearance Requirements Court Rule No.13A
The Clerk of Courts may serve money-judgment-only small-claims summonses and complaints by regular mail on defendants residing in Calumet County.
Small Claims summons and complaints requesting money judgments only, can be served by regular mail by the Clerk of Courts for defendants residing in Calumet County.
Page 22 | Rule No. 13: SMALL CLAIMS — SERVICE
If personal or substitute service cannot be accomplished with reasonable diligence, or mail is returned, the Clerk will issue a new return date allowing timely publication of a Class 1 notice.
If, with reasonable diligence, defendants cannot be served by personal or substitute service, or mall is returned, the Clerk will issue a new return date allowing timely publication of a Class 1 notice under Chapter 985.
Page 22 | Rule No. 13: SMALL CLAIMS — SERVICE
The party requesting a family/paternity de novo hearing must notify all interested parties in writing of the hearing date and time.
The party requesting the de novo hearing shall notify in writing all interested parties of the date and time of the de novo hearing.
Page 26 | FAMILY/PATERNITY HEARINGS
A party may choose to serve process in accordance with Wis. Stats. § 799.12.
A party may opt to effect service consistent with Wis. Stats. § 799.12.
Page 22 | Rule No. 13: SMALL CLAIMS — SERVICE
Filing Fees and Waivers
No filing fee is required for a directly transmitted facsimile document to qualify for filing under subsection 5.1.
d. No filing fee is required.
Page 8 | Facsimile Transmission of Documents to the Court — Amended Court Rule No. 5, 5.1
No filing fee is required for a facsimile transmitted through a non-court intermediary to qualify for filing under subsection 5.2.
a. No filing fee is required
Page 8 | Facsimile Transmission of Documents to the Court — Amended Court Rule No. 5, 5.2
Facsimile documents routed through a non-court agency, party, or company are accepted only when no filing fee or additional court charge is required.
5.2 Facsimile documents transmitted to a non-court agency, party or company for reception and ultimate transmittal to the court shall be accepted for filing only if: No filing fee is required No additional fee or charge must be paid by the Circuit Court for accepting or receiving the facsimile document.
Page 9 | Facsimile Transmission of Documents to the Court — Court Rule No. 5
d. No filing fee is required. e. No additional fee or charge must be paid by the Circuit Court for accepting or receiving the facsimile document.
d. No filing fee is required. e. No additional fee or charge must be paid by the Circuit Court for accepting or receiving the facsimile document.
Page 9 | Facsimile Transmission of Documents to the Court — Court Rule No. 5
A $2.00 mail fee is required upon filing a money-judgment-only action.
Upon the filing of a money judgment only, the $2.00 mail fee is required
Page 21 | Small Claims Appearance Requirements Court Rule No.13A
A $2.00 mailing fee is required for each defendant.
A $2.00 mailing fee per defendant is required.
Page 22 | Rule No. 13: SMALL CLAIMS — SERVICE
Courtesy Copy Requirements
At request of the assigned judge, the judge's copy of all filings shall be sent directly to the judge contemperaneously upon filing the original with the Clerk of Circuit and Rule 7.2 shall not apply.
At request of the assigned judge, the judge's copy of all filings shall be sent directly to the judge contemperaneously upon filing the original with the Clerk of Circuit and Rule 7.2 shall not apply.
Page 11 | Procedure for Filing Case Materials in Out-of-County Judicial Assignments, 7.4
The Clerk of Court must mail a conformed copy of the filing to the assigned judge and place the original in the case file, subject to section 7.3.
The Clerk of Court shall thereupon mail a conformed copy to the assigned judge and place the original filing in the case file, subject to section 7.3.
Page 11 | Procedure for Filing Case Materials in Out-of-County Judicial Assignments, 7.2
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Juvenile case records may not be removed from the juvenile clerk's office without the clerk's or deputy's permission, and juvenile intake is responsible for establishing care and custody procedures for intake records.
2.7 Juvenile case records are the responsibility of the juvenile clerk and are not to be removed from that office without permission of the juvenile clerk or deputy. Intake records are the responsibility of juvenile intake which shall establish procedures for their care and custody.
Page 4 | Juvenile Court Procedure Amended Court Rule No. 2
Juvenile court and intake records are confidential and may be disclosed only as allowed by statute or court order where required.
2.6 Juvenile court records and juvenile intake records are deemed confidential and disclosure of same shall only occur when allowed by Statute and/or court order where required.
Page 4 | Juvenile Court Procedure Amended Court Rule No. 2
Counsel who receive report copies are responsible for keeping the information in those reports confidential.
Counsel who have received copies of reports shall be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of information contained in the reports distributed to them and the Department shall not be liable for the indiscretions of counsel.
Page 4 | Juvenile Court Procedure Amended Court Rule No. 2
The Case Assessment and Conclusion shall be filed confidential and will not be available to any party or counsel without Court approval.
The Case Assessment and Conclusion shall be filed confidential and will not be available to any party or counsel without Court approval.
Page 31 | The release and disclosure of the Custody Evaluation and the Case Assessment and Conclusion
After the case is completed, hard copies of the Case Assessment and Conclusion must be returned to the Court or destroyed.
Any hard copies of the Case Assessment and Conclusion shall be returned to the Court or destroyed after completion of the case.
Page 31 | The release and disclosure of the Custody Evaluation and the Case Assessment and Conclusion
Any attorney, Guardian ad Litem, or unrepresented party shall be advised that the contents of the Custody Evaluation and the Case Assessment and Conclusion should not be disclosed to any person other than a party to the case wherein the custody evaluation has been made.
Any attorney, Guardian ad Litem, or unrepresented party shall be advised that the contents of the Custody Evaluation and the Case Assessment and Conclusion should not be disclosed to any person other than a party to the case wherein the custody evaluation has been made.
Page 31 | The release and disclosure of the Custody Evaluation and the Case Assessment and Conclusion
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Adjournment requests must be in writing and received at least 48 hours before the hearing; adjournments are allowed upon a showing of good cause.
2.1 All requests for adjournments must be in writing and received no later than 48 hours prior to hearing. Adjournments will be allowed upon showing of good cause for case
Page 4 | Juvenile Court Procedure Amended Court Rule No. 2
A bond may be continued for good cause after a court hearing with notice to the arrestee.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a bond may be continued upon good cause shown after a court hearing with notice to the arrestee.
Page 17 | EXPIRATION OF BONDS Court Rule No. 11
A contested hearing will not be rescheduled on a continuance request made less than five business days before the hearing without Court approval and good cause.
Contested hearings will not be rescheduled If the request is less than five (5) business days prior to the hearing without the Court's approval and a showing of good cause.
Page 23 | 9, CONTINUANCES
Continuance requests in small claims proceedings must be written, filed with the Clerk of Courts, and made at least five business days before the proceeding.
All requests for continuances of any small claims proceedings shall be made in writing, filed with the Clerk of Courts, with copies to the other parties at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled court proceeding.
Page 23 | 9, CONTINUANCES
If a party objects to a continuance, a telephone conference with the court must be arranged to consider the request.
If any party objects to the continuance, a telephone conference call must be arranged with the court at which time the request will be considered.
Page 23 | 9, CONTINUANCES
The court may reset the hearing if a child lacks a parent or adult present or has not attended the required orientation.
If a child fails to have a parent/adult present or to have attended the orientation session required for participation in the program, the Court may reset the hearing.
Page 12 | Calumet County Alcohol Diversion Court Rule No. 8, 8.5
Chambers Communication Rules
Any communications to the Court must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the Monday before the initial appearance.
Additionally any communications to the Court must be recelved by 4:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the initial appearance.
Page 22 | Rule No. 13: SMALL CLAIMS — SERVICE
The Clerk of Courts Office must not answer inquiries about whether docketed judgments or liens exist.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, IN THE INTEREST OF ECONOMY AND THE PROTECTION OF THE COUNTY FROM UNNECESSARY LIABILITY THAT THE CLERK OF COURTS OFFICE SHALL NOT ANSWER INQUIRIES FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING THE EXISTENCE OF DOCKETED JUDGMENTS AND LIENS
Page 7 | In the Matter of Limiting the Release of Judgment Information — Court Rule No. 4
The Court should be notified of an intended plea by noon two business days before trial; failure to comply may result in assessment of the full one-day jury-trial cost, including mileage, of at least $500.
If a criminal defendant intends to enter a guilty plea or no contest plea in any criminal case scheduled for jury trial, the Court should be notified of the intended plea (no later than by noon) two (2) business days preceding the commencement of the trial. A party failing to comply with this rule may be assessed the entire cost of a one day jury trial, including all mileage costs, totaling no less than $500.
Page 35
For emergency matters, contact the Intake Court first for assistance.
Any emergency matters are to first contact the Intake Court for assistance.
Page 37 | INTAKE COURT ASSIGNMENT
Judgment records are open for public inspection during normal court business hours.
judgment records will be open to public inspection during normal court business hours,
Page 7 | In the Matter of Limiting the Release of Judgment Information — Court Rule No. 4
Any attorney for any party, the Guardian ad Litem and an unrepresented party may obtain a copy of the Case Assessment and Conclusion in any case involving said Guardian ad Litem, attorney for any party or such party, by submitting a written request to the Court.
Any attorney for any party, the Guardian ad Litem and an unrepresented party may obtain a copy of the Case Assessment and Conclusion in any case involving said Guardian ad Litem, attorney for any party or such party, by submitting a written request to the Court.
Page 31 | The release and disclosure of the Custody Evaluation and the Case Assessment and Conclusion