Judge Scott L. Horne

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Motion

A party requesting more time for attorney voir dire must make the request by written motion.

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Notice of hearing

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.

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Notice of hearing

A hearing will not be heard if its notice does not include the allotted hearing time.

A request to lengthen attorney voir dire must be made and heard at least 15 days before the scheduled jury selection.

In non-felony cases, an individual may request a judge substitution up to 10 days after retaining counsel and before the status.

A plea agreement must be finalized by noon on the Wednesday before jury selection.

Fee

$150

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Application for mediation

The homeowner must submit a non-refundable $150 fee with the Application for Mediation.

Fee

$150

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Foreclosure mediation

The Program Administrator will invoice lender's counsel for a non-refundable $150 fee.

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Foreclosure warrant suspension cash bond and non sufficient fund check payments

Payments for foreclosures, warrants, suspensions, cash bonds, and non-sufficient fund checks may be made only by certified check, money order, or cash.

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Default judgment

In large-claim civil actions, no notice to the defendant is required before entry of default judgment, except in mortgage foreclosures.

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Notice of hearing

Notice of hearing must be given to all interested parties, and proof of service must be filed before the hearing date.

Service

Mail

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.