Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Robert A. Kennedy

Judge • Forest County Circuit Court, Wisconsin

Limits & Logistics

Court-wide

Courtesy Copies

Brief, Memorandum, Supporting Affidavit

  • 1 copy • Upon Filing

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Forest County Circuit Court, Wisconsin publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 48 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

All 14

  • The parties may waive mediation by filing a stipulation resolving all custody and placement issues concerning the children.

  • Applies to
    Remote appearance request and order

    Requests and orders for remote Zoom appearances must use approved CCAP forms GF-306 and GF-307.

  • Applies to
    De novo review request

    A request for de novo review of a Court Commissioner’s decision must be in writing.

Filing Timing

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  • Anticipated trial exhibits must be filed before trial.

  • A motion not properly noticed within a reasonable time before trial will be deemed forfeited or waived.

  • A request to appear remotely must be written and made within a reasonable time before the event.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Summons and complaint
    Service
    Mail

    In small claims actions other than eviction or replevin, service of the summons and complaint may be made by mail only on residents of the county where the action is commenced.

  • Service
    Personal service

    Eviction actions require personal service.

  • Replevin actions may be served by certified mail with return receipt requested or by personal service.

E-Filing

All 4

  • Faxes are not accepted for filings, except that pleas in traffic cases may be submitted by fax.

  • Applies to
    Document filed with clerk

    Documents filed with the Clerk must be submitted by mail, in person, or through e-filing; email filings are not accepted.

  • Applies to
    Anticipated trial exhibits

    Anticipated trial exhibits must be e-filed with the Clerk before trial in accordance with the e-filing recommendations and guidelines.

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