Richland County Circuit Court, Wisconsin Document Filing Requirements

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Applies to

Facsimile filing

Must include

caption, page count, case number

Every facsimile filing must include a cover page identifying the sender, page count, case number and caption, and the proceeding’s date and time.

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.