Richland County Circuit Court, Wisconsin
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Page & Word Limits1 rule
Facsimile fillings shall be limited to 15 pages, unless an exception is approved by the assigned judge or court commissioner on a case-by-case basis.
- Page limit
- Up to 15 pages
Document Filing Requirements4 rules
In actions filed on or after January 1, 1998, non-exempt parties must file provider certification showing each party attended at least four hours of an approved program.
Court's wording
In all actions affecting the family involving a minor child filed on or after January 1, 1998, the parties, unless exempted by an order of the court in the particular action, shall attend an educational program on the effects of divorce on children approved by the court. Certification from the program provider of attendance by each party of at least four (4) hours at such an approved program shall be filed with the court before a final judgment or order will be granted in the action.
In all actions affecting the family involving a minor child pending on December 31, 1997, the parties, unless exempted by an order of the court in the particular action, shall attend an educational program on the effects of divorce on children approved by the court. Certification from the program provider of attendance by each party of at least four (4) hours at such an approved program shall be filed with the court within six (6) months of the granting of a final judgment or order in the action.
If a facsimile transmission exceeds 15 pages, the party or attorney shall certify that the assigned judge or court commissioner has approved the exception to the page limit.
A cover page shall be added to all facsimile filings and shall include: the name of the sending party or attorney; the number of pages; the case number and caption; and the date and time of the proceeding for which the document is intended.
- Document
- Facsimile filing
Must include
- •Caption
- •Page count
- •Case number
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Pleadings and other papers that do not require a filing fee may be filed by fax to the Clerk of Circuit Court at 608-647-3911.
Pleadings and other papers that so not require a filing fee may be filed with the court by facsimile transmission. Such filings shall be transmitted to the Clerk of Circuit Court at the following fax number: 608-647-3911.
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Facsimile filings sent to any fax number other than the designated number will not be filed.
Facsimile filings transmitted to any other fax number will not be filled.
Page 3 | Local Court Rule No. 2 Re: Fax Filings
Do not send additional copies of fax filings; the Clerk of Court will discard duplicate documents subsequently received by the clerk’s office, assigned judge, or court commissioner.
No additional copies may be sent. The Clerk of Court shall discard any duplicate documents subsequently received by the clerk’s office, assigned judge or court commissioner.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
For covered actions pending on December 31, 1997, the attendance certification must be filed within six months after a final judgment or order is granted, unless the court exempts the parties.
In all actions affecting the family involving a minor child pending on December 31, 1997, the parties, unless exempted by an order of the court in the particular action, shall attend an educational program on the effects of divorce on children approved by the court. Certification from the program provider of attendance by each party of at least four (4) hours at such an approved program shall be filed with the court within six (6) months of the granting of a final judgment or order in the action.
Page 3 | Local Court Rule 98-1
For covered actions filed on or after January 1, 1998, the attendance certification must be filed before a final judgment or order is granted, unless the court exempts the parties.
In all actions affecting the family involving a minor child filed on or after January 1, 1998, the parties, unless exempted by an order of the court in the particular action, shall attend an educational program on the effects of divorce on children approved by the court. Certification from the program provider of attendance by each party of at least four (4) hours at such an approved program shall be filed with the court before a final judgment or order will be granted in the action.
Page 3 | Local Court Rule 98-1
A facsimile paper is considered filed when the Clerk of Court affixes a file date stamp to it.
Facsimile papers are considered filed upon Clerk of Court affixing a file date stamp to the document.
Page 4 | Local Court Rule No. 2 Re: Fax Filings
A facsimile transmission completed after the Clerk of Circuit Court’s regular business hours is considered filed the next business day.
Facsimile transmissions completed after the regular business hours of the Clerk of Circuit Courts Office are considered filed the next business day.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Summonses in qualifying Chapter 799 actions may be served by first-class mail, except in eviction and personal-property replevin actions.
Service of summons in all actions under chapter 799, Wisconsin Statutes, for which first class mail service is permissible by law upon local court rule, are hereby authorized to be commenced by such service as provided in section 799.12(3), except for eviction actions and actions seeking replevin of personal property, which excepted actions must be commenced as otherwise provided by law.
Page 2 | Authorization for First Class Mail Service in Small Claims Actions Pursuant to Sec. 799.12(2), Wis Stats.
Service of small claims pleadings by mail is allowed under the cited Wisconsin statutes.
Mail service of small claims pleadings have long been accepted and approved procedure in Richland County, Wisconsin. This rule affirms the procedures as provided by small claims statutory authority and specifically allow service by mail pursuant to sec. 799.12(2) and (3), Wis. Stats.
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