Chippewa County Circuit Court, Wisconsin Document Filing Requirements

CRITICAL

Applies to

Bail bond

Bail bonds for individuals arrested in a defined domestic-abuse situation and released before a court appearance must include the specified no-contact condition.

All bail bonds for individuals arrested in a situation involving domestic abuse and released on bond prior to a court appearance shall contain the following condition of release: "That _______________ absolutely desist and refrain from any contact with _______________, until the further order of the court. Contact includes, but is not limited to, any physical contact, harassing or threatening telephone calls or entry to the victim's residence." For the purpose of this order, the law enforcement officers are to define a case of domestic abuse as one in which the suspect and victim are involved in a "spousal relationship" that includes any of the following: 1. A husband and wife living together. 2. A husband and wife who are separated. 3. An ex-husband and ex-wife. 4. A boyfriend/girlfriend relationship. 5. An ex-boyfriend/ex-girlfriend.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Guardian ad litem appointment order

The order appointing a guardian ad litem must include the prescribed language concerning responsibility for fees, payment, county payment, judgments, and interest.

The order appointing a guardian ad litem must contain the following language: “The fees for the services of the guardian ad litem are the responsibility of the parties to this action and shall be paid within the time designated in the court order approving the fees. Payments shall be made to the Guardian ad Litem. Either or both parties may be required to pay fees. Any fees not paid within the time allowed by the Court shall be paid by Chippewa County upon request of the guardian ad litem, and Chippewa County shall have a money judgment against any party who has not made the required payment. Unpaid money judgments will accrue interest at the rate of twelve percent a year until paid.”

CRITICAL

Applies to

Custody study or psychological evaluation order

An order for a custody study or psychological evaluation must state what each party is to pay.

Each order for a custody study or psychological evaluation shall specify what each party is to pay.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Annual accounting

Annual accountings are required in guardianships unless the court waives the requirement for estates with assets under $1,000.

804.01 Annual Accountings are required in all guardianships unless the court waives the requirement for estates with assets of less than $1,000.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Bill of costs

When multiple plaintiffs appear in one action, their collection agency must submit a bill of costs allocating costs and fees among them.

Pursuant to 218.04(9j) when multiple plaintiffs appear in the same action, the collection agency for those plaintiffs must submit a bill of costs apportioning the costs and fees among the various plaintiffs.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Opening papers

File Proof of Heirship with all opening papers for Summary Settlement, Summary Assignment, and Special Administration.

Proof of Heirship must be filed with all opening papers for Summary Settlement, Summary Assignment and Special Administration.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Financial declaration

A party unable to pay the retainer or guardian ad litem fees in full must provide the court with a financial declaration showing hardship.

If a party cannot pay the retainer or guardian ad litem fees in full, the party must provide the court with a financial declaration showing hardship.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Probable cause form

The probable-cause form must be kept at the county jail and immediately available to a judge or court commissioner evaluating probable cause.

This form shall be kept at the Chippewa County jail and shall be available for immediate use by a judge or court commissioner making an evaluation of probable cause for that arrest.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Monthly guardian ad litem statement

Guardians ad litem must submit monthly statements to the parties, their attorneys, and the court showing the remaining retainer balance.

Guardians ad litem shall submit monthly statements to the parties, their attorneys, and the court, showing how much of the retainer remains.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Bail bond

At initial appearances both a pretrial or settlement conference date with the prosecutor and the next court date shall be set. Ordinarily, the scheduling date will be on a regular intake date. Both dates shall be shown on all bail bonds.

At initial appearances both a pretrial or settlement conference date with the prosecutor and the next court date shall be set. Ordinarily, the scheduling date will be on a regular intake date. Both dates shall be shown on all bail bonds.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Probable cause form

The arresting officer must complete the appropriate probable-cause form.

The arresting officer shall complete the appropriate form.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Eviction complaint

An eviction complaint must be filed with the rental property's owner's name, the landlord's authorized representative's name, any written lease, and the notice to vacate.

As the eviction trial is contemplated to occur on the return date, the following documents must be filed with the complaint: A. The name of the owner of the rental property; B. The name of the person(s) authorized by the landlord to act on behalf of the landlord; C. A copy of any written lease; D. a copy of the notice to vacate.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Answer

On return dates, parties must appear in person, through an attorney, or through a statutorily permitted authorized agent, and defendants must state or file a detailed answer.

On return dates all parties must appear in person, by an attorney, or where permitted by statute, by an authorized agent. Defendants must state or file a detailed answer.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Facsimile document

Parties must provide enough faxed copies when authentications are requested.

f. Parties shall provide sufficient faxed copies if authentications are requested.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Answer

A defendant's answer must allege facts; a general denial will not be accepted.

Because the settlement conference will take place on the return date, a defendant's answer must allege facts. A general denial will not be accepted.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Extension petition

Must include

proposed order

An extension petition must state the reasons for the request and include a proposed order.

803.02 When an estate cannot be closed within the required time limit, a petition requesting an extension shall be filed stating the reasons for the request and a proposed order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Divorce judgment or order modifying judgment

After fees are approved, the order approving them must be included in the divorce judgment or order modifying the judgment, unless a separate fee-approval order is appropriate instead.

Upon approval of the fees, an order approving fees shall be included in the divorce judgment or order modifying the judgment. If that is not appropriate, a separate order approving fees may be issued.

WARNING

Applies to

Request for payment of outstanding balance

If payment is not complete after 60 days, the guardian ad litem may apply to the court for the balance using the Claim for Legal Services Form required by the county auditor.

After 60 days, if payments have not been paid in full, the Guardian ad Litem may apply to the court for payment of the outstanding balance. The request for payment shall be made on the Claim for Legal Services Form required by the Chippewa County auditor.

WARNING

Use case management forms, guidelines, and checklists created by the 10th Judicial District Registers in Probate when appropriate.

805.01 Case management forms/guidelines/checklists created by the 10th Judicial District Registers in Probate shall be used when appropriate.

WARNING

District forms may not substitute for standard statewide forms created under section 758.18, Wisconsin Statutes.

805.02 District forms may not take the place of standard, statewide forms created pursuant to sec. 758.18, Wis. Stats.