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Judge Jessica Fehrenbach

Judge • Lincoln County Circuit Court, Wisconsin

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Lincoln County Circuit Court, Wisconsin publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 77 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Remote appearance request

    Remote appearance requests must use Circuit Court Form GF-306.

  • Applies to
    Answer

    A defendant contesting the matter must file a written answer that states the defendant’s defense to the complaint’s claims.

  • Applies to
    Answer

    The original answer must be filed with the Clerk of Court.

Fees

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  • The Clerk accepts cash, checks, money orders, cashier’s checks, and online credit-card payments through outside vendors.

  • The Clerk will refuse payment of a financial obligation attempted with more than $5.00 in mostly rolled or unrolled coins.

  • The Clerk need not accept currency or coins the Clerk determines are contaminated or pose a health or safety risk.

Filing Timing

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  • Deadline
    21 calendar days

    In an eviction action, the plaintiff may file an amended summons and complaint for monetary damages within 21 calendar days after the eviction judgment.

  • Deadline
    14 calendar days

    Draft jury instructions and the verdict must be submitted to the Court and opposing party 14 calendar days before the jury trial.

  • Fax transmissions completed after office hours are considered filed that day if filed by 11:59 PM; regular office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Summons and complaint
    Service
    Mail to opposing party

    The Clerk of Court serves the summons and complaint by first-class mail for a fee, except in eviction or replevin actions and when the defendant resides outside Lincoln County.

  • Applies to
    Summons and complaint
    Service
    Personal service

    If the plaintiff chooses personal service, the plaintiff must effect service and provide a certificate of service before the initial return date or the case will be dismissed.

  • Applies to
    Answer

    The defendant must provide a copy of the answer to the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff is unrepresented, to the plaintiff.

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