Oneida County Circuit Court, Wisconsin Filing Timing and Cure Windows

CRITICAL

For citations issued for an appearance on the next business day, the citation must be filed electronically or on paper by 11:00 a.m. on the hearing date.

(2) Next Day Appearance: Where citations are issued for an appearance on the next business day following issuance, the citation shall be filed with the Clerk of Court’s Office (either electronically or by paper) no later than 11:00 a.m. on the hearing date.

WARNING

Untimely citations may be rejected by the clerk and may be dismissed with prejudice by the Court.

(3) Failure to File: Citations not filed within the time provided herein may not be accepted by the clerk and may be considered dismissed with prejudice by the Court. Any funds posted will be returned to the defendant.

CRITICAL

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

If the plaintiff requests an opportunity to file an amended complaint seeking damages above and beyond those stated in the original complaint, the plaintiff shall file an amended complaint setting forth an itemized listing of the requested damages within 30 days of being restored to the subject premises.

CRITICAL

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.

(1) When Filed: Unless sub. (2) applies, all Oneida County law enforcement agencies shall file all citations (including refusal paperwork) with the Oneida County Clerk of Court within 72 hours of issuance.

WARNING

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

Defendant may answer the summons and complaint either by filing a written answer before the initial return date with the Clerk, or by appearing in person.