Judge Mary Sowinski

Service

Mail

Small-claims pleadings may be served by first-class or certified mail, return receipt requested, when the party lives in Oneida County, except in eviction, replevin, or contempt proceedings.

Applies to

Eviction summons

Service

Mail

An eviction summons may be served by certified mail under 2013 Wisconsin Act 76 if the party resides in Oneida County.

Service

Personal service

Small-claims pleadings must be personally served on parties outside Oneida County, and personal service is required in all replevin and contempt proceedings.

A defendant may answer by filing a written answer with the Clerk before the initial return date or by appearing in person.

A plaintiff granted an opportunity to seek additional damages must file the amended complaint within 30 days of restoration to the premises.

Unless the next-day appearance exception applies, Oneida County law enforcement agencies must file citations, including refusal paperwork, with the Clerk of Court within 72 hours of issuance.

The Clerk of Circuit Court will not accept papers filed by fax or email.

Fax transmissions to the judiciary require express permission and must go to the particular judicial official’s fax number; the Clerk will not accept those faxes.

A deviation from the facsimile and e-mail transmission rule is permitted only with the judge’s express consent and a showing of good cause.

Applies to

Amended complaint

A plaintiff granted an opportunity to seek additional damages must file an amended complaint with an itemized listing of the requested damages within 30 days of restoration to the premises.

Applies to

Motion

If Plaintiff initially sought a deficiency judgment in the replevin action, Plaintiff must file a motion requesting confirmation of the sale or other disposition and entry of a monetary judgment.