Oneida County Circuit Court, Wisconsin Filing Rules

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.

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

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

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.

When a civil or criminal case scheduled for jury trial settles within two business days of the start of trial, the court shall impose actual costs in his/her discretion, in accordance with Wis. Stats. section 814.51.

Sealed documents may not be released with a court file absent a court order and must be removed before the file is reviewed.

Failure to appear may result in the stated dispositions unless the matter is adjourned for cause.