Polk County Circuit Court, Wisconsin Filing Rules

The filing must be a list of five names the party wishes to strike from the remaining random-list jurors.

Each party must file a list of five jurors it wishes to strike between 5 and 15 days before trial.

A party who serves a summons and petition must file proof of service forthwith.

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.

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.

A fee is required for the jury demand.

Juror requests to be excused must be in writing, except in family, medical, or other emergencies.

A person approved to attend may not divulge information identifying the child or family involved in the proceeding.

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.

Unless the court orders otherwise, summary-judgment and dismissal motions must be filed together with any brief or other supporting documents.