Judge Lisa A. McDougal

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.

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.

A facsimile paper is considered filed when the Clerk of Court affixes a file date stamp to it.

Applies to

Program attendance certification

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.

Applies to

Program attendance certification

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.

Applies to

Facsimile filing

For a fax transmission exceeding 15 pages, the party or attorney must certify that the assigned judge or court commissioner approved the exception.

Applies to

Pleadings and other papers without filing fee

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.

Applies to

Facsimile filing to other fax number

Facsimile filings sent to any fax number other than the designated number will not be filed.

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Duplicate facsimile filing

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.

Applies to

Summons

Service

Mail

Summonses in qualifying Chapter 799 actions may be served by first-class mail, except in eviction and personal-property replevin actions.

Applies to

Small claims pleadings

Service

Mail

Service of small claims pleadings by mail is allowed under the cited Wisconsin statutes.