Calumet County Circuit Court, Wisconsin Filing Timing and Cure Windows

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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.

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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.

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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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

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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.

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Deadline

20 calendar days

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,

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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Deadline

72 hours

Applies to

Court report

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Applies to

Written stipulation

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.