Iowa County Circuit Court, Wisconsin Document Filing Requirements

CRITICAL

Applies to

Request for relief

A party claiming low income or indigent status must serve the court and the parties with a request for relief from the payment policy and a financial statement.

A party claiming low income or indigent status shall serve on the court and parties a request for relief from the payment policy and a financial statement.

CRITICAL

Applies to

GAL appointment submission

The moving party or petitioner must submit an order appointing a GAL that conforms to the policy, together with any proposed liens or wage assignments.

The moving party or petitioner shall submit an order appointing a GAL in conformance with the policy, along with any proposed liens and/or wage assignments.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Bail bond form cr 203

All persons released by a law enforcement agency must execute Bail/Bond Form CR-203, including any current revision.

All persons released by a law enforcement agency with or without the posting of cash bail shall be required to execute a Bail/Bond Form CR-203, as may be revised from time to time.

CRITICAL

Applies to

R.A.C.C. belt use

Before a R.A.C.C. Belt is used in the courtroom, the listed forms must be completed and on file.

Prior to use of a R.A.C.C. Belt in the courtroom, the following forms shall be completed and on file: a. Nova Remotely Activated Custody Control Belt III; b. Detainee Notification; and c. Medical Clearance.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Itemized billing petition and order

Appointed counsel must submit a complete, itemized petition and order within 30 days of the Judgment of Conviction or Dismissal Order.

Upon conclusion of the case, a complete, itemized petition and order to the court shall be submitted within 30 days of the Judgment of Conviction or Dismissal Order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Annual guardianship report

The annual guardianship report must include the ward’s and guardian’s current addresses, the ward’s school district, and the ward’s general physical and mental health.

The report shall include the present address of the ward and guardian, the school district the ward attends, and the general physical and mental health of the ward.

CRITICAL

In foreclosure, credit card collection, and money judgment actions, the plaintiff must inform the defendant that either party may request mediation or ADR.

In actions of foreclosure, credit card collections and money judgments the court requires plaintiff to inform defendant that mediation or Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedures (cited above) may be requested by either party.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Final billing statement

Court-appointed attorneys in criminal actions must file final billing statements for all fees incurred.

In all criminal actions in which an attorney has been appointed to represent the defendant by the Court, that attorney shall file final billing statements with the Court for all fees incurred within thirty (30) days after sentencing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Request for relief

A claim for relief from a payment order must be made in writing and accompanied by a financial statement.

Claims for relief from payment order would be made in writing and accompanied by a financial statement.

WARNING

Applies to

Telephonic appearance request

A telephonic appearance requires a written request and Court approval.

Due to the inadequacies of the Iowa County telephone system and the increased constraints a telephonic hearing places on the Court, the parties and the court staff, telephonic appearances will only be allowed in the Iowa County Circuit Court upon receipt of a written request to appear telephonically and upon Court approval.

WARNING

Applies to

Media request for cameras in the courtroom form

A copy of the Media Request for Cameras in the Courtroom form, indicating the time of notification, must be placed in the file.

The clerk of secretary of the judicial officer conducting the hearing or trial shall make diligent effort to notify the attorneys and any unrepresented parties by telephone as soon as reasonably possible of the notice, and place a copy of the Media Request for Cameras in the Courtroom form in to the file indicating the time of doing so.

WARNING

Applies to

Law clerk memorandum

Law clerk memoranda must begin with a clear statement identifying them as “judicial work product” and must remain confidential.

Law clerk memoranda are judicial work product. All such memoranda will be prefaced with a clear and express statement identifying them as “judicial work product” and said memoranda shall remain confidential.

WARNING

Applies to

Summons small claims trial notice warrant subpoena jury questionnaire and summons

All summonses, small claims trial notices, warrants, subpoenas, and jury questionnaires and summonses must include the specified language about requesting disability-related auxiliary aids or services.

The following language shall be included on all summons, small claims trial notices, warrants, subpoenas and jury questionnaire and summons: “If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services because of a disability, call (608) 935-0399 or (TDD (608) 935-????) and ask for the Court ADA Coordinator.”