Portage County Circuit Court, Wisconsin Filing Rules

Attorneys and parties using GenAI to prepare court submissions remain responsible for their accuracy and integrity and must comply with Wis. Stat. §802.05(2)(a)-(d).

A case is not assigned to a judge until the TRO process is complete and the case has been filed with the Clerk of Courts.

Unless a statute or court order permits otherwise, the filing party must serve a copy on all parties in accordance with applicable law and include the specified service certification.

If the court cannot take the plea at the Scheduling Conference under the stated conditions, the parties must contact the Judicial Assistant for scheduling.

A petition, motion, or filing will not be accepted unless the filing fee is paid or a fee waiver is approved.

A jury-trial request must be filed in writing.

The Court will reasonably evaluate motions to adjourn the scheduling conference when legitimate issues involve late discovery, additional investigation, or the defendant’s or victims’ rights.

The court encourages all parties to e-file pleadings and documents.

A judge or commissioner may seal a filed document not designated confidential by statute if appropriate supporting findings are made.

Fax filings may not exceed 15 pages, counting the cover sheet and every subsequent page.

Before filing a motion, attorneys must make a good-faith effort to resolve differences informally, unless statute, these rules, or a court order permits otherwise.

Courtesy copies are generally unnecessary, but parties must provide requested copies of substantive-motion documents, briefs, and affidavits simultaneously with eFiling and service, marked “Courtesy Copy” and sent as directed.