Forest County Circuit Court, Wisconsin Filing Rules

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

Anticipated trial exhibits must be filed before trial.

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.

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

Court filing fees, forfeitures, fines, and costs may be paid in U.S. currency, by personal or certified check, money order, or online credit or debit card; coins are not accepted for amounts over one dollar.

The party filing a motion must first obtain its hearing date and time from the Judicial Assistant.

A continuance is discretionary; an adjournment request must be made by written motion or orally in court if all parties stipulate, and relief requires good cause and a determination that justice will be served.

A copy of each filed brief or memorandum, together with supporting affidavits, must be provided to the judge through c-filing when filed with the clerk.

Parties must use adopted standard court forms when available; supplemental materials and other documents or pleadings must be 8½ by 11 inches, subject to the original-will exception and applicable format requirements.

If the request for an expert would divulge a legitimate defenses strategy, Counsel shall submit a sealed ex parte request. If the Court does not believe confidentiality or a legitimate defense strategy exists, the Court may divulge the request to the District Attorney before making a decision on the request.