La Crosse County Circuit Court, Wisconsin
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Adjournments
- If there is an opposing appearance at a covered default-judgment, summary-judgment, or confirmation-of-sale hearing, the matter will be continued so the movant can appear.
- A continuance request must be made in writing with the parties' signed consent or on the record with the parties present, must show good cause, and requires court approval.
- A criminal continuance requires court approval, and if granted, its reason must be entered into the record.
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Page & Word Limits1 rule
Facsimile filings shall be limited to 15 pages, unless an exception is approved by the assigned judge or court commissioner on a case-by-case basis.
- Facsimile filing
- Up to 15 pages
Document Format Requirements5 rules
Consumer credit complaints must follow the Checklist's format and organize headings and information according to its arrangement.
- Consumer credit complaint
Formatting
- •Structure the headings and information according to the Checklist's arrangement and organization
Court's wording
All complaints concerning consumer credit transactions must follow the guidelines and format set forth in the Consumer Credit Complaint Checklist document, which will be published at: https://lacrossecounty.org/docs/default-source/clerk-of- courts/consumercreditcomplaintchecklist The headings and information within the consumer credit complaint must be structured in accordance with the arrangement and organization of the Checklist.
Motions for consolidation shall be accompanied by the La Crosse County motion for consolidation and order form or in a format that is substantially consistent with said form.
All felony trial judge substitution requests must be made in writing within 10 days of the arraignment and before any other motions are filed in the case.
Consumer credit complaints must follow the Consumer Credit Complaint Checklist’s guidelines, format, headings, and organization.
Court's wording
All complaints concerning consumer credit transactions must follow the guidelines and format set forth in the Consumer Credit Complaint Checklist document, which will be published at: https://lacrossecounty.org/docs/default-source/clerk-of- courts/consumercreditcomplaintchecklist: The headings and_information within the consumer credit complaint must be structured in accordance with the arrangement and organization of the Checklist.
The foreclosure mediation forms must be printed on yellow paper.
Court's wording
Forms, which shall be printed on yellow paper, can be downloaded from the Wisconsin Foreclosure Mediation Network website, http://mediatewisconsin.com/or may be obtained from the La Crosse County Clerk of Court office directly or via its website, https://lacrossecounty.org/docs/default-source/clerk-of-courts/consumercreditcomplaintchecklist
Document Filing Requirements28 rules
Any such lengthened attorney voir dire examination requested by a party shall be by written motion made and heard by the court at least 15 days prior to the date scheduled for jury selection.
Any additions to principal must be fully supported by proof of appropriate affidavit.
A motion for summary judgment shall comply with Wisconsin Statutes Sec.802.08 unless the court scheduling order provides differently.
If no length of time is included in the notice, the matter will not be heard.
A Notice of Hearing must state the time allotted for the hearing, obtained from the appropriate judge's judicial assistant before the notice is sent.
Court's wording
All matters to be set on for any hearing before the court shall include in the Notice of Hearing the length of time the Court has allotted to hear the matter. This time frame will have been obtained from the appropriate Judge's judicial assistant prior to such notice being sent out.
Original note and mortgage must be attached to affidavit of default or in support of summary judgment.
Affidavits of default or in support of summary judgment must clearly set forth period of default, amount of default and full amount of interest, principal, late charges, etc. due on hearing date.
Pleadings and affidavits of default or support of summary judgment must clearly set forth the factual basis for the application of Sec. 846.101, 846.102 or 846.103 Wis. Stats. and set forth which statute section
If a Plaintiff moves for Default or Summary Judgment in an owner-occupied residential foreclosure, the supporting Affidavit shall include a statement indicating compliance with this rule.
In covered residential foreclosure actions, the plaintiff must serve the Notice of Availability of Mediation and Application for Mediation with the Summons and Complaint, unless the parties attempted mediation before filing.
Court's wording
In all owner-occupied residential foreclosure actions filed in La Crosse County after the effective date of 12/15/2011, the plaintiff shall attach to the Summons and Complaint served on the defendant/homeowner the following forms: 1) Notice of Availability of Mediation and 2) Application for Mediation. This requirement shall not apply if the parties have attempted mediation pursuant to the terms of this rule prior to filing of the action.
Consolidations, plea agreements and rights forms must be signed prior to the time a case is called in court or the case will be rescheduled to a later date.
All consolidated files must be before the consenting judge at the time of the plea.
Appointed counsel must promptly prepare and forward an appointment order to the appointing judge for signature.
Court's wording
When an attorney is appointed, by the court, to represent a defendant, the attorney shall promptly prepare and forward to the appointing judge for signature, an order appointing the attorney in the matter.
If both parties are unable to pay, the court shall grant a separate judgment for the amount of the fees in favor of the county and against the party or parties responsible for the fees. The court shall direct one of the attorneys to prepare and submit such judgment in a form appropriate for docketing.
A GAL’s fee petition must provide hours and activity information, include a proposed order and the prior payment-responsibility order, and ensure payment responsibility is addressed before the final hearing.
Court's wording
When the G.A.L. in a family case petitions the court for approval of his/her bill, in addition to providing the necessary information regarding the number of hours and the types of activities, the G.A.L. shall also submit an order for the Judge's signature providing for responsibility for the payment of the fees. Such petition shall additionally include a copy of the courts previous order requiring one or both of the parties or the county to be responsible for payment. It shall be the obligation of the G.A.L. to insure that the issue of responsibility for payment is addressed prior to the final hearing.
The court shall immediately grant a separate judgment after the first missed payment for the amount of the reimbursement, in favor of the county and direct the G.A.L. to prepare and submit such judgment in a form appropriate for docketing.
All orders resulting from a CAT recommendation shall include a statement that the time for a de novo review of the order must be filed with the clerk of circuit court no later than 60 days from the date of the recommendation hearing.
The party requesting de novo review shall specify in the motion whether CAT participation is requested.
After mediation has been attempted and failed, either party may petition for a custody assessment; the voluntary CAT process is initiated by filing a Motion for a CAT Scheduling Conference.
Court's wording
When a mediator certifies to the court the mediation has been attempted and failed, either party may petition for an assessment order. A Custody Assessment Team (CAT) consisting of the guardian ad litem, a child development specialist, and a mediation/case evaluator will assess the family and make a recommendation as to a suitable parenting plan within 90 days. The CAT process is voluntary. To initiate this process, a Motion for a CAT Scheduling Conference must be filed.
Every motion must include the specified language about prepayment and possible reallocation of the CAT fee and the Court’s consideration of the CAT Recommendation Report.
Court's wording
All motions shall contain the following language:The party requesting CAT participation shall be responsible for prepayment of the $550 CAT fee. This sum may be reallocated, in whole or in part, to the other party at the de novo hearing. CAT participation is not required for the Court to consider the CAT Recomendation Report."
If CAT participation is not requested, the motion shall contain this language: "You have 15 days from the date of service to file a written request for CAT participation at the de novo hearing or said request is deemed waived."
If a de novo motion form (FA-4130V) is used, the Judicial Assistant for the assigned court shall ensure the CAT participation/waiver/fee language noted above is inserted in the motion before scheduling a hearing date;
At least twenty ("20") days prior to the Scheduling Conference, counsel or pro se litigants shall submit an Issues for Review Memorandum to the circuit court addressing the specific analysis and recommendations proffered by the CAT that are in dispute. This memorandum shall indicate whether CAT participation in the trial is requested or declined.
If a facsimile transmission exceeds 15 pages, the party or attorney shall certity that the assigned judge or court commissioner has approved the exception to the page limit.
A cover page shall be added to all facsimile filings and shall include: the name of the sending party or attorney; the number of pages; the case number and caption; the assigned judge; and, the date and time of the proceeding for which it is intended.
Before a guardianship will be terminated, a guardian or parent must file a petition to terminate the guardianship which must be approved by the court.
When CAT participation is requested by a litigant, the team will conduct further investigation and file and updated report to reflect what has transpired since the Recommendation hearing in the Family Court.
The proposed guardian and petitioner are expected to sign any releases needed for the Guardian ad Litem’s investigation.
Court's wording
Both the proposed guardian and petitioner will be expected to sign any releases necessary to allow the guardian ad litem to conduct a proper investigation into the need for the guardianship and fitness of the proposed guardian.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Pleadings and other papers that do not require a filing fee may be fax-filed with the Clerk of Circuit Court at 608-789-7821; filings sent to another fax number will not be filed.
Pleadings and other papers that do not require a filing fee may be filed with the court by facsimile transmission. Such filings shall be transmitted to the Clerk of Circuit Court at the following fax number 608-789-7821. Facsimile filings transmitted to any other fax number will not be filed.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A request to lengthen attorney voir dire must be made and heard at least 15 days before the scheduled jury selection.
Any such lengthened attorney voir dire examination requested by a party shall be by written motion made and heard by the court at least 15 days prior to the date scheduled for jury selection.
Page 2 | PART 3: CASE PROCESSING TIME GUIDELINES
A plea agreement will not be accepted on or after the stated deadline unless extraordinary circumstances exist and the Court specifically permits it.
No plea agreement will be accepted on or after the deadline set out above except under extraordinary circumstances, and with specific permission of the Court.
Page 9 | PLEA AGREEMENT
A plea agreement must be finalized by noon on the Wednesday before jury selection.
Any plea agreement must be finalized no later than noon on the Wednesday before jury selection.
Page 9 | PLEA AGREEMENT
If the parties reach a plea agreement, the plea must be taken by noon on the Friday before jury selection.
If a plea agreement is reached, the plea must be taken on or before noon on the Friday before jury selection.
Page 9 | PLEA AGREEMENT
In non-felony cases, an individual may request a judge substitution up to 10 days after retaining counsel and before the status.
In non-felony cases (CM, CT, TR, and FO), an individual is allowed to request a substitution of a judge up to 10 days after retaining counsel and before the status.
Page 10 | CRIMINAL CASE ASSIGNMENT
A felony trial-judge substitution request must be made within 10 days of arraignment and before any other motion is filed.
All felony trial judge substitution requests must be made in writing within 10 days of the arraignment and before any other motions are filed in the case.
Page 10 | CRIMINAL CASE ASSIGNMENT
In an eviction action, each defendant must file a written answer by 4:30 p.m. on the Monday after the return date or a default action with prejudice may be entered.
In eviction actions, each Defendant must file a written answer no later than 4:30 pm on the Monday following the Return Date or a default action, with prejudice, may be entered against the Defendant.
Page 12 | 704. ANSWER DUE DATE
An answer sent by mail is deemed filed on the date the Clerk of Courts receives it.
An answer filed by mail is deemed filed on the date it is received by the Clerk of Courts.
Page 12 | 704. ANSWER DUE DATE
In a small claims action other than an eviction, each defendant must file a written answer by 10:00 a.m. on the return date or a default judgment with prejudice may be entered.
Each Defendant who is a party to a small claims action, except eviction actions, must file a written answer by 10:00 am on the Return Date or a default judgment, with prejudice, may be entered against the Defendant.
Page 12 | 704. ANSWER DUE DATE
Mediation requests sent by mail are deemed filed when the Clerk of Courts receives them.
Mediation Requests sent by mail are deemed filed on the date they are received by the Clerk of Courts.
Page 13 | 706A. MEDIATION SCHEDULING
A de novo review of a CAT order must be filed with the clerk of circuit court no later than 60 days from the recommendation hearing.
All orders resulting from a CAT recommendation shall include a statement that the time for a de novo review of the order must be filed with the clerk of circuit court no later than 60 days from the date of the recommendation hearing.
Page 16 | 908 CUSTODY ASSESSMENT INITIATIVE
A written request for CAT participation at the de novo hearing is due within 15 days of service; otherwise, the request is waived.
You have 15 days from the date of service to file a written request for CAT participation at the de novo hearing or said request is deemed waived.
Page 17 | CAT participation
The Issues for Review Memorandum must be submitted at least 20 days before the Scheduling Conference.
At least twenty ("20") days prior to the Scheduling Conference, counsel or pro se litigants shall submit an Issues for Review Memorandum to the circuit court addressing the specific analysis and recommendations proffered by the CAT that are in dispute. This memorandum shall indicate whether CAT participation in the trial is requested or declined.
Page 18 | Identifying the Issues for Review and to Request/Decline CAT Participation
A party seeking an excusable-neglect hearing must request it from the Family Court Commissioner within ten days of the original hearing.
2. A party requesting a hearing on excusable neglect must ask for the hearing with the Family Court Commissioner within ten (10) days of the original hearing.
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1) Any party has the right to have a Circuit Court Judge hold a de novo hearing by filing a written motion with the Clerk of Courts within 30 days of the decision of the Family Court Commissioner. 2) Unless there is a showing of excusable neglect, no de novo hearing will be held if the motion requesting a de novo review is not filed with the Clerk of Courts within 30 days of the decision of the Family Court Commissioner.
1) Any party has the right to have a Circuit Court Judge hold a de novo hearing by filing a written motion with the Clerk of Courts within 30 days of the decision of the Family Court Commissioner. 2) Unless there is a showing of excusable neglect, no de novo hearing will be held if the motion requesting a de novo review is not filed with the Clerk of Courts within 30 days of the decision of the Family Court Commissioner.
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Any review of that decision must be made within 30 days of the decision of the Family Court Commissioner.
Any review of that decision must be made within 30 days of the decision of the Family Court Commissioner.
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Review of a Family Court Commissioner's no-excusable-neglect determination must be made within ten days of the decision.
Any review of a Family Court Commissioner no excusable neglect determination shall be made within ten (10) days of the Family Court Commissioner decision.
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A motion for a de novo hearing must be filed within 30 days of the Family Court Commissioner's decision; otherwise, the request is dismissed and the decision stands.
No de novo hearing will be held if the motion requesting a de novo hearing is not filed with the Clerk of Courts within 30 days of the decision of the Family Court Commissioner. If the time requirements of this rule are not followed, the request for a de novo hearing will be dismissed and the decision of the Family Court Commissioner shall stand.
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If the judge reverses the decision and finds excusable neglect, a merits hearing before the Family Court Commissioner must be scheduled within 30 days.
If the Circuit Court Judge reverses the Family Court Commissioner decision and finds excusable neglect, the case will be scheduled for a hearing on the merits before the Family Court Commissioner within 30 days.
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Within 30 days after the de novo-hearing motion is filed, the judge must hold a hearing or a scheduling conference, unless the judge finds good cause for an extension or the parties otherwise agree.
The Circuit Court Judge shall hold the hearing on the motion or hold a scheduling conference to define the scope of the issues to be decided within 30 days after the motion requesting the de novo hearing is filed with the Clerk of Courts unless the Circuit Court Judge finds good cause for an extension or the parties otherwise agree.
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The party filing the motion for a de novo hearing must get a date for the de novo hearing at the time of the filing.
The party filing the motion for a de novo hearing must get a date for the de novo hearing at the time of the filing.
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Facsimile papers are considered filed when received by the Clerk of Circuit Court and may not be substituted for the official court record.
Facsimile papers are considered filed upon receipt by the clerk of circuit court and are the official record of the court and may not be substituted.
Page 22 | PART 12: FILING BY FACSIMILE
After a trial request is filed, the circuit court must set a Scheduling Conference as soon as practicable.
Upon a request for a trial, the circuit court shall set a Scheduling Conference as soon as practicable after the filing for the purposes of:
Page 18 | Scheduling Conference
A Final Pre-Trial date is to be scheduled within 60 days; the excerpt does not specify the event from which that period runs.
e. Scheduling a Final Pre-Trial date within 60 days.
Page 18 | Scheduling a Final Pre-Trial date within 60 days
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Notice of hearing must be given to all interested parties, and proof of service must be filed before the hearing date.
Notice of hearing must be given to all interested parties; proof of service must be filed prior to hearing date.
Page 6 | PART 5: CIVIL PRACTICE
A non-resident defendant—someone residing outside La Crosse County—must be served personally or by substituted service, except in eviction actions.
When the Defendant is a non-resident, service must be by personal or substituted service except in eviction actions. For purposes of this rule, non-resident means an individual residing outside of La Crosse County.
Page 11 | 701. SERVICE IN SMALL CLAIMS
In La Crosse County small claims actions other than eviction actions, summons may be served by registered, certified, or first-class mail instead of personal or substituted service.
La Crosse County by this rule authorizes the service of summons in all small claims actions, except eviction actions, by Registered, Certified, or First Class Mail in lieu of personal or substituted service only in La Crosse County.
Page 11 | 701. SERVICE IN SMALL CLAIMS
A motion requesting de novo review must be served by e-filing or USPS on the date it is filed.
Said motion shall be served by e-filing or by USPS on the same date it is filed.
Page 16 | 908 CUSTODY ASSESSMENT INITIATIVE
If CAT participation is requested, the circuit court must send the hearing notice to the GAL and copy the parties, and the GAL must notify CAT members of the hearing date.
If CAT participation is requested, the circuit court shall send notice of the de novo hearing to the GAL and carbon copy the parties. The GAL will notify the CAT members of the de novo hearing date;
Page 17 | Court Notice of CAT Request to GAL
If CAT participation at trial is requested, the circuit court must send the Scheduling Conference notice and the parties’ Issues for Review Memoranda to the GAL, who must forward them to CAT team members.
If CAT participation in the trial is requested, the circuit court shall send notice of the Scheduling Conference to the GAL along with the parties' Issues for Review Memoranda. The GAL shall forward this notice and the parties' memoranda to team members.
Page 18 | Notifying CAT Members of Trial Participation Request
The moving party must serve the motion on the opposing party or the party’s attorney at least five days before the de novo hearing.
3) The party moving for the de novo hearing must serve a copy of the motion on the opposing party and/or his or her attorney at least five days prior to the de novo hearing.
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The moving party must serve the de novo-hearing motion on the opposing party or counsel, any guardian ad litem, and the child support agency if it is a party, when the motion is filed and no later than the usual deadline for serving civil motions.
The party moving for the de novo hearing must serve a copy of the motion on the opposing party and/or his or her attorney and on any guardian ad litem and the child support agency, if a party, at the time the motion is filed and in no case after the usual time period for serving civil motions.
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The petition and hearing notice must be served on both parents, guardians, and other interested parties.
The petition and notice of hearing must be served on both parents, guardians and other interested parties.
Page 23 | PART 13: PRO SE JUVENILE GUARDIANSHIPS, 1300(4)
Interested parties must be given notice before termination of the guardianship.
Interested parties must be given notice.
Page 23 | PART 13: PRO SE JUVENILE GUARDIANSHIPS, 1300(5)
In large-claim civil actions, no notice to the defendant is required before entry of default judgment, except in mortgage foreclosures.
Except as to mortgage foreclosures, no notice of defendant is required prior to entry of a default judgment in large claim civil actions.
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Filing Fees and Waivers
The homeowner must submit a non-refundable $150 fee with the Application for Mediation.
Upon the Clerk of Court's receipt of the Application for Mediation and a non- refundable fee in the amount of $150.00 from the homeowner, the Clerk will forward the application and payment to the Program Administrator and notify the Court.
Page 7 | 504A(3)
The court shall direct one or both parties to pay a single $100 fee for Family Court Counseling Services mediation sessions after the first session.
The court shall direct one or both parties to prepare the single fee of $100.00 for mediation sessions provided by Family Court Counseling Services beyond the first session.
Page 14 | FAMILY LAW PRACTICE, 902
A party ordered to pay maintenance or support must pay an annual receiving and disbursing fee, with only one fee per individual payor per case file.
Each party ordered to make payments for maintenance, child support or family support under interim or final orders in an action affecting the family shall pay to the Clerk of Circuit Court an annual receiving and disbursing fee. Only one fee shall be imposed on any individual payor for each case file.
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Appointment of a CAT requires a $7,100 deposit to the Clerk of Court, with the court or commissioner determining the payment schedule, payer or apportionment, and minimum monthly payment.
Upon appointment of a Custody Assessment Team, the court or family court commissioner shall order payment of a $7,100 deposit to the Clerk of Court for CAT services to be distributed as follows: guardian as litem, $3,300; child development specialist, $3,300; and mediation/case evaluator, $500. The court or family court commissioner in its discretion shall have the right to determine the payment schedule, which party shall pay the deposit or how it will be apportioned amongst the parties, and the minimum monthly payment allowable.
Page 16 | 908 CUSTODY ASSESSMENT INITIATIVE
The party requesting CAT participation at a de novo hearing must prepay and post $550 with the Clerk of Court at least three weeks before the hearing; the stated fee allocation applies, and the CAT team will not participate if payment requirements are not met.
The party requesting CAT participation at the de novo hearing shall be responsible for prepayment of the CAT's fees in the amount of $550. The fees shall be distributed as follows: guardian ad litem, $200; child development specialist, $200; and mediation/custody evaluator, $150. These sums represent two hours of work for each team member at the applicable county rate. Given the narrow focus of this hearing, significant preparation time should not be necessary. The party requesting CAT participation shall post the fees with the Clerk of Court no later than three (3) weeks prior to the de novo hearing. If the requesting party is unable to satisfy the payment requirements, the team will not participate in the de novo hearing. Because the CAT process is voluntary, the parties do not have a right to have the CAT appear at the de novo hearing.
Page 17 | Payment Requirements for CAT Participation in De Novo Hearing
The petitioner is expected to pay the Guardian ad Litem’s costs, including a required $350 payment to the Clerk of Court before the filing is accepted; additional fees may be required.
The petitioner is expected to pay the cost of the Guardian ad Litem. A $350 payment toward Guardian ad Litem fees must be paid to the Clerk of Court prior to acceptance of the filing. Additional fees could be required depending on the work expected of the Guardian ad Litem.
Page 23 | PART 13: PRO SE JUVENILE GUARDIANSHIPS, 1300(2)
The Program Administrator will invoice lender's counsel for a non-refundable $150 fee.
The Program Administrator will invoice Lender's counsel for the non-refundable fee in the amount of $150.00.
Page 7 | 504A(3)
Payments for foreclosures, warrants, suspensions, cash bonds, and non-sufficient fund checks may be made only by certified check, money order, or cash.
Payments for foreclosures, warrants, suspensions, cash bonds, and non- sufficient fund checks may only be made by certified check, money order or cash.
Page 8 | 506
The court shall reduce fees based on a party’s ability to pay and shall provide services without payment if both parties cannot pay.
The court shall reduce the fees in accordance with the party's ability to pay or provide the services without payment of the fees if both parties are unable to pay.
Page 14 | FAMILY LAW PRACTICE, 902
Mediation and study fees must be paid to the County Clerk by mail or in person using the provided form; Family Court Counseling Service does not accept payment, and personal checks are not accepted.
The fees for mediation and studies are payable directly to the County Clerk of Circuit Court, Room 1200, 333 Vine St., La Crosse, WI 54601, by mail, or in person, using the form provided. Payment cannot be accepted at Family Court Counseling Service. The Clerk of Court will accept cashier checks, cash, or money orders, but no personal checks.
Page 14 | FAMILY LAW PRACTICE, 902
At the de novo hearing, the court may reallocate prepaid CAT fees; if it does, the other parent must reimburse any excess payment and the court must set a repayment schedule.
At the de novo hearing, the court may reallocate, in whole or in part, the prepaid CAT de novo fees. If reallocation occurs, the excess payment shall be reimbursed by the other parent. The CAT member shall not be required to return this excess payment and wait for the other party to pay his/her ordered portion. The court shall set a repayment schedule if CAT fees are reallocated.
Page 17 | Reallocation of CAT Fees and Payment Schedule
If fee arrangements are reached and the paying party seeks reallocation after trial, the agreed amount for each CAT member must be stated on the record at the Scheduling Conference, and the court must inform the non-requesting party that fees may be reallocated after trial.
If fee arrangements are reached and the paying party seeks a reallocation of CAT fees after trial, then the total agreed amount per member shall be set forth on the record at the Scheduling Conference. The court shall inform the non-requesting party said CAT fees may be reallocated, in whole or in part, to him/her following the trial.
Page 18 | Notifying Litigants of Potential Reallocation of CAT Fees
Before the Scheduling Conference, the party requesting CAT participation must confer with team members about rates, anticipated hours, and payment terms; the team will not be reactivated if payment requirements cannot be met.
Prior to the Scheduling Conference, the party requesting CAT participation shall confer with team members about their hourly rate, the number of anticipated hours for investigation, trial prep and participation, and expected payment terms for this work. If the requesting party is unable to satisty the payment requirements, the team will not be reactivated. Because the CAT process is voluntary, the parties do not have a right to have the CAT appear at trial.
Page 18 | Notifying Litigants of Potential Reallocation of CAT Fees
The court may appoint a Guardian ad Litem at its discretion, and the moving party is responsible for the Guardian ad Litem’s fees if appointed.
The court may appoint a guardian ad litem in its discretion and the moving party will be responsible for the fees of the guardian ad litem.
Page 23 | PART 13: PRO SE JUVENILE GUARDIANSHIPS, 1300(5)
The clerk must docket the reimbursement judgment without charging a fee.
The clerk of court shall docket this judgment without fee.
Page 15 | 905
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A courtesy copy of the facsimile filing may be transmitted directly to the judge or court commissioner at the facsimile number listed for that circuit court branch or office. Any courtesy copy shall be clearly marked as such and contain a header as provided under section 1203of these rules.
A courtesy copy of the facsimile filing may be transmitted directly to the judge or court commissioner at the facsimile number listed for that circuit court branch or office. Any courtesy copy shall be clearly marked as such and contain a header as provided under section 1203of these rules.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A continuance request must be made in writing with the parties' signed consent or on the record with the parties present, must show good cause, and requires court approval.
All requests for continuance shall be in writing with the signed consent of the parties, not the attorneys, or on the record with the parties present and must be for good cause shown. All requests for continuance are subject to approval of the court.
Page 8 | 507
A criminal continuance requires court approval, and if granted, its reason must be entered into the record.
All requests for continuance are subject to the approval of the court. If a continuance is granted, the reason for the continuance shall be entered into the record.
Page 8 | PART 6: CRIMINAL LAW PRACTICE, 602
If there is an opposing appearance at a covered default-judgment, summary-judgment, or confirmation-of-sale hearing, the matter will be continued so the movant can appear.
If there is an opposing appearance, the matter will be continued to provide for appearance by movant.
Page 6 | PART 5: CIVIL PRACTICE
A continuance request will be liberally granted by the court.
requests a continuance. Such a request will be liberally granted by the court.
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Chambers Communication Rules
A party seeking to close public judicial proceedings must, if possible, notify the court and media coordinator in writing at least 72 hours before the hearing, unless the judge finds good cause for shorter notice.
Unless good cause for a shorter time period has been shown to the judge, a party moving that any judicial proceedings, required by law to be public, be closed to the news media must notify the court and the media coordinator in writing, if possible, at least 72 hours prior to the time set to hear the motion.
Page 1 | PART 2: CLOSURE OF PROCEEDINGS
Upon receipt of said notice, should opposing counsel believe that the time allotted is insufficient to complete the matter before the court, counsel shall immediately contact the Court and opposing counsel to reschedule the matter for an appropriate length of time.
Upon receipt of said notice, should opposing counsel believe that the time allotted is insufficient to complete the matter before the court, counsel shall immediately contact the Court and opposing counsel to reschedule the matter for an appropriate length of time.
Page 6 | PART 4: RULES OF DECORUM
A defendant seeking remote appearance for the listed proceedings must notify the court by emailing the Clerk of Court or using another method of communication.
A Defendant who wishes to appear remotely for trials, evidentiary hearings, guilty and no contest pleas and felony sentencings must inform the court by sending an e-mail to the Clerk of Court e-mail address: lacrosse.zoom@wicourts.gov or other methods of communication. Official e-mail address is posted on the Clerk of Courts website: http://www.lacrossecounty.org/Courts.
Page 10 | REMOTE APPEARANCE
Attorneys with conflicts in other courts should notify the court at the earliest possible date.
Attorneys with time conflicts in other courts are expected to notify the court of such conflicts at the earliest possible date.
Page 5 | PART 4: RULES OF DECORUM
Case-related email correspondence must be addressed and sent to the appropriate judge's judicial assistant, not directly to the judge.
In order to preserve impartiality and fairness in all judicial proceedings, all email correspondence regarding cases before the court shall be addressed and sent to the appropriate judge's judicial assistant, and not to the judge directly.
Page 6 | PART 4: RULES OF DECORUM
At disposition, appointed counsel must advise the court of the appointment, the billing amount, and whether the defendant has made payments.
At the time of disposition, it will be the obligation of the attorney to advise the court he/she was appointed; the amount of the billing and whether or not the defendant has made any payments on the bill.
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In a multiple-defendant case with a previously assigned trial judge, the attorney must notify the court or commissioner at the initial appearance.
attorney shall notify the court/commissioner at initial appearance in multiple defendant cases which judge has been previously assigned the case, if a trial judge has been previously assigned.
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Lawyers are to advise the judge of any security threat, in any case, that in which they are involved. This information should include names, nature of the threat, times, and other pertinent information.
Lawyers are to advise the judge of any security threat, in any case, that in which they are involved. This information should include names, nature of the threat, times, and other pertinent information.
Page 22 | PART 11: COURT SECURITY