Polk County Circuit Court, Wisconsin
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
Adjournments
- In order for the court to grant a continuance, the law requires that a formal motion be made to the court with notice to the opposing party.
- When no one objects and the court approves a continuance request, no formal hearing is required.
- Where time permits, a continuance request must be written and state specific reasons; merely saying a witness is unavailable is insufficient to establish good cause.
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- Adjournment requests must be written and received at least five working days before trial, state the specific reason and opposing party’s position, and are decided based on the reason and both parties’ positions rather than agreement or objection alone.
Document Format Requirements3 rules
The written jury demand and fee must be paid within 10 days of said plea.
All mailing of summonses shall be done in envelopes upon which the clerk’s return address appears, with a request to return to that address.
Juror requests to be excused shall be in writing except in the case of family, medical, or other emergency.
Document Filing Requirements36 rules
The filing must be a list of five names the party wishes to strike from the remaining random-list jurors.
Court's wording
No less than 5 days and no more than 15 days prior to the scheduled trial date each party shall file with the clerk of court a list of the 5 names which that party wishes to strike from the names remaining on the random list (after excused absences).
If movant does not desire to file a brief or other documents, a statement waiving his/her rights to file such a brief or other documents shall be filed.
The moving party shall also file proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law and judgment with the summary judgment motion.
A victim may waive the 72-hour provision, but when no contact is a bond condition it cannot be lifted until the victim completes the specified program, appears before the intake judge, and brings the district attorney’s position in writing; the provision may continue beyond 72 hours.
Court's wording
This “72-hour no-contact provision” may be waived by the victim. However, the provision may also be continued beyond the 72-hour time period. When a “no-contact provision is a condition of bond, it cannot be waived until the alleged victim attends and successfully completes the cycle of Domestic Violence Awareness Program through CRA (Community Referral Agency, Inc.) and appears in front of the intake judge with documentation from the district attorney’s office as to whether the district attorney supports or opposes the lifting of the no-contact provision.
1. Whenever a warrantless arrest occurs, the arresting officer shall complete the form entitled “Probable Cause Affidavit and Judicial Determination.”
For qualifying domestic-abuse or domestic-violence allegations, the bail or bond form must include the statutory 72-hour no-contact provision.
Court's wording
Whenever a bail/bond form is prepared and executed by law enforcement officers in Polk County pursuant to the Wisconsin Judicial Conference and under circumstances where the alleged violation involves domestic abuse or violence, the bond shall include a statutory “72-hour no-contact provision,” prohibiting the defendant from contacting the alleged victim or victims.
Eligible people released from the jail on a cash bond before an in-court appearance must sign the “Bond and Conditions of Bond” form and are subject to its non-monetary conditions.
Court's wording
Persons who have been taken into custody and who are eligible for release from the Polk County Jail by posting a cash bond prior to an in-court appearance (pursuant to the terms of the “Uniform Misdemeanor Bail Schedule”) must also sign a form entitled “Bond and Conditions of Bond,” thereby making them subject to non-monetary conditions of bond before an in-court appearance.
All motions shall be in writing stating with particularity the relief or remedy sought and the grounds in support thereof. Reasonable exceptions may be granted by the court at the courts’ discretion.
3. Provide a fax copy or the original bond form to the sheriff’s department for immediate filing with the Polk County Clerk of Court.
Upon sentencing and order for probation, the defendant shall complete the statistical form.
After the first session is completed, the mediator shall report to the court and to the attorneys the results of that session.
The mediation order must identify the mediator, specify the appointment and session time periods, and include the mediator or provider’s name, address, and telephone number.
Court's wording
The order will designate the mediator, the time period within which the parties are to make an appointment or the mediation session, and a time period within which the mandatory, no charge session is to be held. It must also include the name, address, and telephone number of the mediator/mediator provider.
Guardians ad litem shall submit interim statements of fees to the court on at least a quarterly basis.
An order approving the G.A.L. fees shall be included in the divorce judgment, unless inappropriate, whereby a separate order approving the fees will be issued.
No default judgment of mortgage foreclosure shall be granted except upon a hearing in open court by affidavit or testimony, due notice of which shall have been given to all defendants who have answered at least 10 days prior to the hearing.
An affidavit of the aforementioned notice to defendant must be included.
Any person, besides the victim of a child’s act who has filed or intends to file a civil action, seeking access to records which are not privileged and are within the court’s authority to disclose, and who is not otherwise authorized to receive records or information under these policies or who is denied access, shall submit a request to the juvenile clerk which includes the following information: 1. The name, address and telephone number of the requesting party a. If the requesting party is seeking access on behalf of another party, the name, address and telephone number of that party shall be included. 2. The information or record being sought and the basis for the requesting party’s belief that such information or record does exist.
Any request for access, which does not contain the information required by rule 701.02, will be returned to the requesting party for completion and may be resubmitted.
If a corporation or person is doing business under something other than their legal name, that name shall be included in the pleadings.
All parties must be identified as either a person, a corporation, or a partnership.
The true legal identity must be established sometime before judgment is taken.
Eligible persons may request permission to attend a proceeding; the request must be made before the proceeding begins and state the requester’s interest and purpose.
Court's wording
Any person, including representatives of the school attended by the child, other than the parties, their counsel, witnesses, victims and persons requested by a party who have been approved by the court, may request the court to allow them to attend any proceeding. Such a request shall be made to the court prior to the commencement of the proceeding and shall state the person’s interest and purpose in attending.
If the parties are not properly identified, the pleadings must be amended at the first appearance date or the error must be made known to the court or the small claims court commissioner at the time of trial
A party claiming a low-income exemption must complete the specified waiver petition at the clerk’s office and bring it to mediation.
Court's wording
If a party believes they are exempt because of low income, they must complete a “petition for waiver of filing and service fees – affidavit of indigency and order at the clerk of courts office and bring the completed form with them to mediation.
A copy of the lease and the notice to vacate must also be submitted with the summons and complaint
The original answer must be filed with the clerk of court
Written answers must clearly state that the claim is being contested and provide the reasons why it is being contested.
If a settlement agreement is reached, written notification signed by all parties must be provided to the clerk of court.
The debtor must either pay the judgment in full, or complete the “Financial disclosure Statement” within 15 days of the judgment.
Each municipality within Polk County shall provide and maintain a current copy of their ordinances with the clerk of court and both branches of circuit court.
Individuals who believe they are indigent and/or that payment would cause extreme hardship, may file a request for waiver, accompanied by a sworn financial declaration or an affidavit of indigency.
Any judge may, in any individual case, require further notice or proof regarding service, damages or costs, if appropriate.
Parties who submit hearing proof by affidavit risk delay if the proof is insufficient, and the court may require the plaintiff's attorney to appear in person.
Court's wording
Parties proceed at their own risk when they submit proof at default judgment hearings and confirmation hearings by affidavit. Any insufficiency in said proofs will necessarily cause a delay to reschedule the matter and at the discretion of the court, require the actual appearance of the plaintiff’s attorney.
Plaintiff’s attorney can submit proof via affidavit and attend the confirmation hearing via telephone (with prior approval) if it is reasonably believed that no one will appear to contest.
When it reasonably appears to plaintiff’s attorney that no parties intend to attend the default judgment hearing, the plaintiff may submit proof by affidavit.
a record of those contacts should be kept by the agency.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A formal motion to withdraw or substitute counsel must be filed before any further proceedings in the case.
A formal motion must be filed prior to any further proceedings in the particular case.
Page 5 | 209.01 GENERALLY
Each party must file a list of five jurors it wishes to strike between 5 and 15 days before trial.
No less than 5 days and no more than 15 days prior to the scheduled trial date each party shall file with the clerk of court a list of the 5 names which that party wishes to strike from the names remaining on the random list (after excused absences).
Page 5 | 205.05 SIX-PERSON JURY TRIALS
Cases will be reviewed for service and answer within 90 days after filing; if the case has not reached issue, a dismissal order will be entered or the plaintiff will initiate default proceedings.
All cases will be reviewed for service and answer within 90 days after filing. If at that time the case has not reached issue, a dismissal order shall be entered, or default proceeding shall be initiated by the plaintiff.
Page 6 | 302 SERVICE AND ANSWER
The jury demand and required fee are due within 10 days after the not-guilty plea.
The written jury demand and fee must be paid within 10 days of said plea.
Page 6 | 301 RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL ON ACTIONS NOT UNDER STATUTE.
A probable-cause affidavit must be filed with the Polk County Jail within 48 hours of arrest; otherwise, the defendant must be released upon signing an appropriate bond.
4. If no probable cause affidavit is filed with the Polk County Jail within 48 hours of the arrest, the defendant shall be released upon signing of an appropriate bond.
Page 7 | 402.01 WARRANTLESS ARRESTS
Motions in limine, suggested voir dire, requested jury instructions, and verdict forms must be filed by the trial court’s deadline, which will be shortly after the negotiations deadline and/or final pretrial.
Attorneys/parties shall file motions in limine, suggested voir dire, requested jury instructions and verdict form by a date set by the trial court which shall be shortly after the deadline for negotiations and/or final pretrial.
Page 8 | 405 MOTION PRACTICE
Motion hearings shall not be scheduled prior to filing, but in all cases should be filed prior to the final in-person status conference.
Motion hearings shall not be scheduled prior to filing, but in all cases should be filed prior to the final in-person status conference.
Page 8 | 405 MOTION PRACTICE
The notice must state that default judgment will be entered if the defendant does not provide a written hearing request or plaintiff’s motion to the court within 15 days of the notice date.
The notice shall state that in the event the defendant does not provide a written request for a hearing or plaintiff’s motion to the court within 15 days of that date of the notice, default judgment shall be entered.
Page 13 | 601.02 PERSONAL SERVICE NOT OBTAINED
A request to attend a proceeding must be made before the proceeding commences.
Such a request shall be made to the court prior to the commencement of the proceeding
Page 16 | 701.06 REQUEST TO ATTEND COURT PROCEEDINGS
If the requested money judgment has increased, the plaintiff has 60 days to file an amended complaint.
If the plaintiff has requested a money judgment in the complaint, and that amount has increased, the plaintiff will be given 60 days to file an amended complaint.
Page 18 | 905.04 HEARING
If the plaintiff does not file an amended complaint within 30 days of the eviction date, the plaintiff must file a new action to obtain a money judgment.
If an amended complaint is not filed within 30 days from eviction date, the plaintiff must file a new action to obtain money judgment.
Page 18 | 905.04 HEARING
A defendant contesting the claim must file a written answer by the date and time stated on the summons and complaint.
If the defendant is contesting the claim, he/she must file a written answer on or before the date and time shown on the summons and complaint.
Page 19 | 907.03 DEFENDANT’S APPEARANCE
Within 15 days of judgment, the debtor must either pay the judgment in full or complete the Financial Disclosure Statement.
The debtor must either pay the judgment in full, or complete the “Financial disclosure Statement” within 15 days of the judgment.
Page 20 | 914.02 FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
A person who refused a chemical test must make a written refusal-hearing request within ten days after delivery of the notice of intent to revoke.
Written Request for a refusal hearing from one who has refused to take a chemical test must be made within ten days of delivery of the “notice of intent to revoke” to the defendant pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 343.305(9).
Page 22 | 1004 REFUSAL HEARINGS
After the time to request a hearing expires, the plaintiff may apply for default judgment.
Upon the expiration of the time to request a hearing, plaintiff may apply to the court for default judgment.
Page 13 | 602 HEARING REQUESTS
The court will decide an access request within a reasonable period of time.
The court will make a decision on the request within a reasonable period of time.
Page 15 | 701.05 PROCEDURE UPON RECEIVING REQUEST
Requests indicating a legitimate need for immediate attention receive first priority; all requests are considered as timely as the court calendar and resources allow.
Requests which indicate a legitimate need for immediate attention will receive first priority. All requests will be considered in a timely manner as the court calendar and resources allow.
Page 15 | 701.05 PROCEDURE UPON RECEIVING REQUEST
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The judge will mail each party, or its attorney if represented, a copy of the random juror list at least 20 days before trial.
A copy of the random list will be mailed by the judge to each of the parties (or their attorney if represented) no less than 20 days prior to the scheduled trial date.
Page 5 | 205.05 SIX-PERSON JURY TRIALS
In criminal cases, all parties must exchange demanded discovery as soon as practical after the plea.
All parties shall exchange discovery, if demanded, as soon as practical after the plea in all criminal cases.
Page 8 | 406 DISCOVERY
Copies of the mediation order will be sent to the attorneys and mediation center, and to the parties if they are self-represented.
Copies of the mediation order will be sent to the attorneys and the mediation center. the parties will receive copies of the mediation order if they are pro se.
Page 10 | 501.02 MEDIATION – PROCEDURE
A party who serves a summons and petition must file proof of service forthwith.
Any party serving an opposing party with a summons and petition must file their proof of service forthwith.
Page 11 | 506.01 STIPULATED DIVORCE FILING
Unless a stated exception applies, the moving party must procure and serve the order requiring both parties to appear on the nonmoving party before the hearing or trial; no order is required for a joint petition.
Unless nonresidence in the state is shown by competent evidence, service is by publication, or the court for other good cause orders otherwise, both parties in actions affecting the family shall appear upon the final hearing or trial. An order of the court to that effect shall be procured by the moving party and shall be served upon the nonmoving party before the hearing or trial. No order is required in the case of a joint petition.
Page 11 | 507 STIPULATED DIVORCE APPEARANCES
Answering defendants must receive notice at least 10 days before the mortgage-foreclosure default-judgment hearing.
No default judgment of mortgage foreclosure shall be granted except upon a hearing in open court by affidavit or testimony, due notice of which shall have been given to all defendants who have answered at least 10 days prior to the hearing.
Page 13 | 603 ROLE OF HEARING
If the defendant was not personally served, the default-judgment motion notice must be mailed to the defendant's last-known address by regular mail.
In cases where no personal service is obtained upon the defendant, notice of motion for default judgment shall be given to defendant by regular mail at defendant’s last-known address.
Page 13 | 601.02 PERSONAL SERVICE NOT OBTAINED
Eviction actions require personal service.
Personal service is required.
Page 17 | 905.01 SERVICE
Replevin actions require personal service.
Replevin actions require personal service.
Page 18 | 906.01 SERVICE
Mail service to obtain a personal judgment is limited to Polk County.
Service by mail to obtain a personal judgment shall be limited to Polk County.
Page 18 | 907.01 SERVICE
Summons service by mail is complete when mailed unless the summons envelope is returned unopened to the clerk before the return date.
Service of the summons is considered completed when it is mailed, unless the envelope enclosing the summons has been returned unopened to the clerk prior to the return date.
Page 18 | 907.01 SERVICE
A copy of the written answer must be sent to the plaintiff.
A copy of the written answer must be sent to the plaintiff.
Page 19 | 908 WRITTEN ANSWERS
A copy of the written answer must be mailed to the plaintiff.
The original answer must be filed with the clerk of court and a copy must be mailed to the plaintiff.
Page 19 | 907.03 DEFENDANT’S APPEARANCE
No notice to the defendant is required before default judgment in a large-claim civil action when the defendant was personally served and failed to answer.
No notice to defendant is required prior to entry of a default judgment in large claim civil actions where personal service was obtained upon the defendant and they have failed to answer.
Page 13 | 601.01 PERSONAL SERVICE OBTAINED
A plaintiff may not use the defendant’s work address on the summons and complaint, and the court will not mail paperwork to work addresses.
Plaintiff may not use defendant’s work address on the summons and complaint. The court will not mail paperwork to work addresses.
Page 17 | 902.02 USE OF WORK ADDRESS
For claims under the dollar limit, service may be made by mail by leaving the original summons and necessary copies with the clerk and paying the statutory fee.
Service may be made by mail by leaving the original and necessary copies of the summons with the clerk of court, together with the fee prescribed by statute.
Page 18 | 907.01 SERVICE
An amended complaint in an eviction action may be served by first-class mail.
Service for the amended complaint may be by First class mail.
Page 18 | 905.04 HEARING
Filing Fees and Waivers
A fee is required for the jury demand.
The written jury demand and fee must be paid within 10 days of said plea.
Page 6 | 301 RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL ON ACTIONS NOT UNDER STATUTE.
Each party must bring $25 in cash for the mediator; a party claiming a low-income exemption must bring the completed waiver petition to mediation, and the mediator decides whether the fee is waived.
Each party is to bring $25 in cash to pay directly to the mediator. If a party believes they are exempt because of low income, they must complete a “petition for waiver of filing and service fees – affidavit of indigency and order at the clerk of courts office and bring the completed form with them to mediation. The mediator will make the determination if a party is exempt from paying the fee.
Page 17 | 904 MEDIATION REQUIREMENT
The statutory fee must accompany a mailed-service request for a summons.
Service may be made by mail by leaving the original and necessary copies of the summons with the clerk of court, together with the fee prescribed by statute.
Page 18 | 907.01 SERVICE
The judgment creditor must pay a $5.00 fee to the clerk to docket the judgment.
The judgment’s resulting creditor must pay a $5.00 fee to the clerk of court to have the judgment docketed.
Page 20 | 914.01 DOCKETING THE JUDGMENT
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
A person approved to attend may not divulge information identifying the child or family involved in the proceeding.
Any person approved by the court shall not divulge any information which would identify the child or family involved in the proceeding.
Page 16 | 701.06 REQUEST TO ATTEND COURT PROCEEDINGS
A person who receives a record or information by attending a proceeding may not disclose it further without court approval.
Any person receiving a record or information as a result of attending a proceeding under these rules shall not further disclose the record or any information without the approval of the court.
Page 16 | 701.07 CONTINUING CONFIDENTIALITY
Filing Bundling Requirements
Unless the court orders otherwise, summary-judgment and dismissal motions must be filed together with any brief or other supporting documents.
Unless otherwise specifically ordered, any motions for summary judgment or for dismissal shall be filed with the clerk of court’s office, together with any brief or other supporting documents.
Page 6 | 303 MOTIONS
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
The respondent must file a response brief and supporting documents or waive that right in writing within 30 days; absent a timely brief or waiver, the right is presumed waived, and the moving party then has 15 days to reply.
The respondent must file a response brief and supporting documents within 30 days, or waive in writing the right to do so. If no brief or waiver is filed within the statutory time limit, it shall be presumed that respondent has waived this right. The moving party then has 15 days to file a reply.
Page 6 | 303 MOTIONS
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
In order for the court to grant a continuance, the law requires that a formal motion be made to the court with notice to the opposing party.
In order for the court to grant a continuance, the law requires that a formal motion be made to the court with notice to the opposing party.
Page 3 | 203.01 REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCES
Where time permits, a continuance request must be written and state specific reasons; merely saying a witness is unavailable is insufficient to establish good cause.
A request for a continuance must be made in writing, where time permits, and must state the specific reason(s) why a continuance is being sought. A mere statement that a witness is unavailable is not sufficient for the court to conclude there is good cause for a continuance.
Page 3 | 203.01 REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCES
A continuance request must state the opposing party’s or counsel’s position, including any objection and time conditions.
A request for continuance must state the position of the opposing counsel or opposing party. The court must be made aware of any objection to granting the continuance, and any time conditions the opposing party or counsel may have.
Page 3 | 203.01 REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCES
If there is not time to contact the opposing party, the request must state the good-cause basis for not doing so, and the court will rule in its discretion.
When time does not permit contact with the opposing party, the request for continuance must state the good cause basis for not having contacted the opposing party or counsel. The court will exercise its discretion in ruling on such a request for continuance.
Page 3 | 203.01 REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCES
If the case settles before the return date or the parties seek an adjournment, they must inform the clerk’s office before 9:30 a.m. on the return date.
If the case settles prior to the return date or the parties wish to adjourn the matter, the parties must inform the clerk of court’s office before 9:30 a.m., on the return date.
Page 18 | 907.02 PLAINTIFF’S APPEARANCE
Adjournment requests must be written and received at least five working days before trial, state the specific reason and opposing party’s position, and are decided based on the reason and both parties’ positions rather than agreement or objection alone.
All requests for adjournment of court trials must be in writing and be received by the clerk of court’s office at least 5 working days prior to the trial date. If this is not done, the trial will be held as scheduled. All requests for adjournment must include the specific reasons why a continuance is being requested and also state the position of the opposing party regarding the requested continuance. The court will not automatically grant a continuance simply because both parties agree to it, nor will the court deny the continuance simply because the opposing party objects to it. Rather, the court will consider the reason for the request along with the positions of both parties in making its decision.
Page 19 | 910 REQUESTS FOR ADJOURNMENT
A citation not closed, disposed of, or scheduled for further proceedings within 90 days of the initial appearance must be dismissed unless the court grants a continuance for good cause.
Any citation not closed/disposed or scheduled for further proceedings, within 90 days of the initial appearance shall be dismissed, unless a continuance has been granted by the court upon good cause shown.
Page 21 | 1002 CONTESTED TRAFFIC CITATIONS
If no payments are made during the 60-day period and no written extension request is received, suspension or alternative sanctions will be imposed.
If no monthly payments have been made during the 60 days and no written request for an extension has been received, suspension or alternative sanctions will be imposed.
Page 22 | 1003.02 TIME TO PAY POLICY EXCEPTIONS
When no one objects and the court approves a continuance request, no formal hearing is required.
However, it has been the practice of Polk County Circuit Courts that where there is no objection to the continuance and the court approves the request, no formal hearing is required.
Page 3 | 203.01 REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCES
A requesting party must not suggest that the court will automatically grant a continuance merely because both parties agree.
The requesting party must not state or imply to the opposing party that the court will automatically grant a continuance simply because both parties agree to it.
Page 3 | 203.01 REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCES
If someone appears to contest, the hearing will be continued to a date when the plaintiff's attorney can appear with witnesses and evidence.
If someone does appear to contest, the hearing will be continued to a date when plaintiff’s attorney can appear with witnesses and evidence.
Page 14 | 606 CONFIRMATION HEARINGS
Extensions to the time-to-pay period are automatically granted if monthly payments have been coming in.
If monthly payments have been coming in, extensions will be automatically granted.
Page 22 | 1003.02 TIME TO PAY POLICY EXCEPTIONS
If no payments have been made but a written extension request is received, one extension will be given and a return letter will warn that suspension or other sanctions may follow without further payments.
If no payments are made and a written request for extension has been received, one extension will be given and a return letter will be sent expressing that suspension or other sanctions may occur unless further payments are received.
Page 22 | 1003.02 TIME TO PAY POLICY EXCEPTIONS
When no payments have been made and a second or later extension request is received, the file will be sent to the judge for a decision.
If a letter requesting a second or subsequent extension is received with no payments made, the file will be forwarded to the judge for a decision.
Page 22 | 1003.02 TIME TO PAY POLICY EXCEPTIONS
Chambers Communication Rules
Unless good cause has been shown to the judge, a party seeking to close a proceeding to the media must notify the court and media coordinator in writing at least 72 hours before the motion hearing.
Unless good cause has been shown to the judge, a party moving that any judicial proceeding required by law to be open to the public should be closed to the news media, the individual must notify the court and the media coordinator in writing at least 72 hours prior to the time set to hear the motion.
Page 1 | 201.01 REQUEST TO CLOSE TO MEDIA
If the G.A.L. cannot secure appointment of adversary counsel, the G.A.L. must notify the juvenile court clerk, who will ensure timely appointment if directed by the court.
If the G.A.L. is unable to accomplish this duty, they shall notify the juvenile court clerk, who shall insure appointment of counsel in a timely manner, if directed by the court.
Page 12 | 508.09 ASSISTANCE IN APPOINTMENT OF ADVERSARY COUNSEL
If the court cannot take the call while in session, the plaintiff's attorney must notify the judge's assistant and remain available for the judge's return call at recess.
If court is in session and cannot take the call, plaintiff’s attorney must advise the judge’s assistant to advise the judge of the call. The judge will return the call as soon as recess can be taken, and plaintiff’s attorney must be standing by to receive the court’s call.
Page 13 | 605 FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE
If other appearing attorneys intend to participate in the hearing by phone, the plaintiff's attorney must initiate the conference call.
If other attorneys have answered or formally appeared and plaintiff’s attorney determines they intend to participate in the hearing via phone, it is the plaintiff’s attorney’s obligation to initiate that conference call.
Page 13 | 605 FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE
A party who changes address during the case must immediately notify the clerk and the other party or parties.
If either party has a change of address during the pendency of their case, they must notify the clerk of court and the other party of parties immediately.
Page 17 | 902.01 CHANGE OF ADDRESS
The initial request to dismiss or adjourn may be made by phone, but the parties must follow up with written notice.
The initial request to dismiss or adjourn may be made by phone; however, the parties must follow up with a written notice.
Page 18 | 907.02 PLAINTIFF’S APPEARANCE
With prior approval, the plaintiff's attorney may call the court at the scheduled default-hearing time and attend by telephone.
However, plaintiff’s attorney may (with prior approval) initiate a call to the court at the time set for the default hearing and attend the default hearing via telephone.
Page 13 | 605 FORECLOSURE PROCEDURE
If it is reasonably believed that no one will appear to contest, the plaintiff's attorney may attend the confirmation hearing by telephone with prior approval.
Plaintiff’s attorney can submit proof via affidavit and attend the confirmation hearing via telephone (with prior approval) if it is reasonably believed that no one will appear to contest.
Page 14 | 606 CONFIRMATION HEARINGS
A party may appear by telephone only if the clerk receives a request letter before mediation and the letter encloses the $25 fee payable to the mediator.
Telephone appearance is permissible only if a letter requesting such is received by the clerk of court prior to the scheduled mediation date. The $25 mediation fee made payable to “Mediator” must be enclosed or your request will be denied.
Page 17 | 904 MEDIATION REQUIREMENT
The attorneys involved are advised to contact the assigned judge for further direction about a request to change the mediator.
The attorneys involved are advised to contact the judge for further direction.
Page 10 | 501.03 CHANGE OF MEDIATOR REQUESTED