Langlade County Circuit Court, Wisconsin Filing Rules

An unrepresented plaintiff who lives more than 60 miles from the courthouse and appears by writing must file a sworn distance affidavit at the same time.

Parties should file motions in limine, proposed jury instructions and verdict forms, and witness lists by the final pre-trial conference.

For replevin and other civil actions against a defendant residing in Langlade County, service may be by regular mail, certified mail, or personal service; the Clerk handles the mailing and may charge a fee.

The listed court and District Attorney offices accept payments by cash, checks, money order, cashier checks, and through outside vendors; the source text ends mid-sentence.

To schedule a motion hearing, the filer must email the Judicial Assistant and opposing counsel, and should provide the estimated hearing time; email is identified as the preferred communication method.

A presiding court official has discretion to grant a continuance or adjournment on the court's own motion or at a party's request.

Filing documents with the Clerk by facsimile is generally prohibited, except for specified correspondence, a notice of retainer, or a document approved for facsimile transmittal by the Judge.

The divorce documents must use approved forms and be legible and understandable.

A facsimile may not exceed 15 pages.

Any attorney or party who files a motion or other document which requires a hearing before the Court shall be responsible for scheduling that hearing according to the following procedure: (a) The attorney or party who files the motion shall email the Judicial Assistant and opposing counsel (if there is one) to schedule a motion hearing prior to filing the motion. The attorney or party should advise the Judicial Assistant how much time they believe is needed for the hearing. Email is the preferred method for communicating with the Judicial Assistant. If there is an attorney of record representing any opposing party, that attorney or his/her office shall be contacted by the moving attorney at the same time to arrange a date with the Judicial Assistant that is convenient for all represented parties. Unrepresented litigants may be, but are not required to be contacted at the time of initial scheduling and shall have the right to participate in scheduling or rescheduling requests with the Court after receiving written notice of the selected date. (b) Any motions filed with the Clerk of Court with no specific date and time indicated may not be acted upon until the filing counsel/party complies with 1.4(a). The Court reserves the right to sua sponte schedule such motion at a date convenient with the Court, but

Dispositional reports are confidential and may be circulated or copied only with the Court's permission.