Richland County Circuit Court, Wisconsin Filing Timing and Cure Windows

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.

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.

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.

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.