Forest County Circuit Court, Wisconsin Document Filing Requirements

CRITICAL

Applies to

De novo review request

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

Any request for a De Novo review of the Court Commissioner's decisions must be in writing

CRITICAL

A contested final hearing will not be scheduled until both parties file a proposed Marital Settlement Agreement, a Parenting Plan if relevant, and an updated Financial Disclosure Statement.

A contested final hearing will not be scheduled until both parties have filed a proposed Marital Settlement Agreement, Parenting Plan if relevant and an updated Financial Disclosure Statement.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Petition for appointment of counsel

A Petition for Appointment of Counsel must address the listed factors and include completed Form GF-152 or a similar form made available by the court.

A Petition for Appointment of Counsel must be filed with the court which addresses each of the above listed factors and is accompanied by a fully completed Circuit Court Form GF-152 or similar form that the court may make available in the future.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Sentencing materials

At the Plea and Sentencing hearing, the State must be prepared to provide information relevant to sentencing, including the listed records and statements.

At the Plea and Sentencing hearing, the State shall be prepared to provide the court with all relevant information necessary for the court to impose a proper sentence including but not limited to: the defendant's criminal history/record; the amount of restitution, if any; victim impact statements, if any; verification of any presentence incarceration to be credited.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Remote appearance

If a defendant is permitted to appear remotely, Defense Counsel must submit CCAP form CR-295, Waiver of Right to Personal Appearance.

If the defendant is allowed to appear remotely, Defense Counsel must submit CCAP form CR-295 Waiver of Right to Personal Appearance.

CRITICAL

A stipulated final hearing requires the parties to file the Marital Settlement Agreement, a Parenting Plan if relevant, and each party's updated Financial Disclosure Statement; if there are minor children, the agreement must be approved by the Guardian ad Litem and Child Support Agency.

A stipulated final hearing will not be scheduled until the parties have filed the Marital Settlement Agreement, Parenting Plan if relevant and each parties updated Financial Disclosure Statement. If there are minor children, the Marital Settlement agrecment must be approved by the Guardian ad Litem and the Child Support Agency.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Final billing statement

The court must receive verification that the defendant was provided a copy of the final billing statement.

The court must be provided with verification that the defendant was provided with a copy of the final billing statement.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Sentencing materials

Defense counsel must be prepared to provide the listed plea and sentencing documents and information to the court.

The defense counsel shall be prepared to provide the court with all relevant information for the court to impose a proper sentence including but not limited to: a completed Plea Questionnaire and Waiver of Rights form; an Element Sheet, Jury Instruction or other attachment setting for the elements for the offenses the defendant will be entering please to; verification of the presentence incarceration to be credited.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Default judgment motion

A party moving for default judgment must submit proof that the adverse party was notified of the motion.

In addition to the requirements of the statute, the moving party musts submit proof that the adverse party was notified of the motion for default judgment.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Itemized statement for services

Appointed counsel must submit a final, itemized statement of services to the court.

A final, itemized statement for services rendered shall be submitted to the court within 30 days of the sentencing hearing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Final billing statement

The final billing statement must tell the defendant that a written objection to the bill must be filed with the court within 10 days of mailing.

The final billing statement shall be provided to the defendant and must contain a notification that if the defendant objects to the bill, the defendant must file a written objection with the court within 10 days of mailing of the bill.

CRITICAL

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

Mediation can be waived if the parties file with the court a stipulation resolving all issues regarding the custody and placement of the children.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Remote appearance request and order

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

2. Requests and Order to appear remotely by Zoom shall be submitted to the Court on approved CCAP forms; GF-306 and GF-307.

WARNING

Applies to

Remote appearance request

A defendant may request remote appearance using approved CCAP forms GF-306 and GF-307, and the Court may allow it.

Upon request submitted on approved CCAP forms GF-306 and GF-307, the Court may allow a defendant to appear remotely.