Rock County Circuit Court, Wisconsin
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Adjournments
- A party seeking additional time to pay must apply for a deferred payment agreement before the court-ordered due date.
- After the second year, a party with an unpaid balance must file an extension request with a financial statement for the Collections/Accounts Specialist to decide.
- A stipulated trial continuance requires all parties' written or on-the-record consent, while a non-stipulated request must be made by motion and hearing; either requires good cause and court approval.
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Page & Word Limits2 rules
C. No transmission shall exceed fifteen (15) pages in length, inclusive of any cover sheet, unless the assigned judge or commissioner has by order, in advance, permitted a greater length.
- Page limit
- Up to 15 pages
Trial briefs shall be limited to twenty (20) pages unless prior approval by the judge presiding in the case.
- Trial brief
- Up to 20 pages
Document Format Requirements5 rules
Motions must be in writing and shall state with particularity the grounds thereof and the order or relief sought pursuant to Wis. Stats. 971.30(2), and Local Rule 108.
2. Pictures: each separate picture offered only for its graphical representation (not offered for issues related to the data associated with the picture file) shall be printed in color and marked as a single exhibit.
Unless otherwise allowed, when parties submit digital evidence as exhibits, the exhibits should be prepared as follows: 1. Video/Audio: each separate video or audio file shall be saved to a single CD, DVD, or memory drive and marked as a single exhibit.
Other digital files: each digital file shall be saved to a single CD, DVD, or memory drive and marked as a single exhibit.
If the parties cannot agree on the accuracy of a digital copy of an exhibit, the offering party should be prepared to offer it as a separate exhibit.
Document Filing Requirements28 rules
All motions must state with specificity the grounds and factual basis therefore. General assertions of violations of Constitutional Rights will not be considered specific. General assertions of insufficiency will not be considered specific. Such non specific motions may be denied sua sponte by the court with notice to the parties of such denial and with leave to renew the motion in a timely manner.
No orders shall be signed by the court without proper motions or stipulations filed with the Clerk of Court.
Attorneys will not be allowed to withdraw from a case without the consent of the assigned judge. Consent will be given only upon a proper showing of cause and the presentation of a written order allowing said withdrawal.
A defendant appointed advocacy counsel at county expense must sign an appointment-time statement acknowledging potential reimbursement of some or all counsel fees at the end of the case.
Court's wording
When the court appoints advocacy counsel at county expense, at the time the appointment is made the defendant will be required to sign a statement acknowledging that, at the end of the case, when the total cost is known, he or she shall be ordered to reimburse the county for all or part of the counsel fees through a wage assignment or by other means.
A facsimile-filed document over 15 pages must certify on its first page that the applicable judge or commissioner ordered an exception.
Court's wording
The first page of any document filed by facsimile transmission that is greater than 15 pages in length shall certify on the first page of such document that an exception has been ordered by the applicable judge or commissioner.
If counsel substantively amends a stock jury instruction, counsel shall submit to the court and opposing counsel the amended instruction.
All motions for Summary Judgment shall be accompanied by supporting affidavits and brief.
In all Small Claims actions, the Defendant must appear in person at the time and place indicated on the Summons unless the Defendant files a written Answer or Counterclaim prior to the date of the initial hearing with a duplicate copy sent to the Plaintiff.
The mailing shall include notice that a default judgment shall be entered against the defendant unless the defendant files a written request for a hearing within fifteen (15) days of the date the notice is postmarked.
Guardianships shall be commenced by petition in accordance with Wisconsin statutes. The petition shall list the names and post office addresses of all interested parties, including parents of a minor, if known. The petitioner shall exercise reasonable diligence to comply with this requirement.
The litigant requesting mail service shall file a summons and complaint form, along with a $2.00 per defendant mail fee.
The proposed ward's appearance shall be excused by the Circuit Court if the guardian ad litem, after personal interview with the ward, certifies to the court the specific reasons why the proposed ward is unable to attend.
No guardian ad litem may be relieved of responsibility on any case until he or she files with the court written confirmation that the funds have been deposited or invested as provided in the court's order.
A minor-settlement approval petition must concisely state the minor's age, injury and permanence, cause and circumstances of injury, and proposed distribution of settlement funds.
Court's wording
A petition for approval of a minor settlement shall concisely state the age of the minor, the nature and extent of the injury giving rise to the claim and whether the injury is permanent, the cause of the injury and the circumstances in which the injury was suffered, and the proposed distribution of the settlement funds.
Except where the prosecution and defendant otherwise agree, bail hearings before the judges will not be held within 72 hours of bail being previously set and will only be scheduled upon written notice.
All requests by the State Public Defender to withdraw from criminal traffic, misdemeanor, and felony cases shall be done by motion unless otherwise allowed by policy.
C. All community service work shall be completed within one (1) year and the defendant has the burden of submitting proof of completion.
For a criminal OWI plea, the attending court reporter must prepare the plea-hearing transcript and file the original with the Clerk of Circuit Courts for the court record.
Court's wording
When a plea is taken for a criminal Operating While Intoxicated offense, the court will order the court reporter who attended the plea hearing to prepare a transcript of the plea hearing to ensure a record is maintained regarding the taking of the plea. The court reporter shall file the original with the Clerk of Circuit Courts who will include the transcript in the court record.
The order must state on its face that the parties were advised of their right to request a De Novo hearing.
Court's wording
At the end of the hearing, the FCC shall advise the parties that they have a right for a De Novo hearing if the request is filed within twenty (20) days from the date of the FCC's decision and the order shall recite on its face that the parties were so advised.
If an arrested and released person is subsequently arrested for violating a "no contact' condition included on a bond issued by law enforcement, as directed by this rule, the arresting agency shall submit a probable cause statement, and the person shall be held for the next available bail hearing before a judicial officer, unless other direction is given by a judge/commissioner in a probable cause determination.
An ex parte custody or residence-vacating order requires a verified petition and supporting affidavit(s), and must state facts establishing substantial reasons for the order and the unavailability of other relief pending a hearing.
Court's wording
An ex parte order in a family court action awarding custody of children to a party or ordering a party to vacate his or her primary residence will not be signed without a verified petition and alfidavit(s) of a party, lay witness, or expert witness. Such order shall be based on facts on the record or alleged justifying the issuance of the proposed order stating substantial reasons why such an order is required and that no other relief is available pending a hearing.
All litigants shall file a Petition and Confidential Petition Addendum (Form GF- 179) in every action affecting the family under §767.001(1).
At the minimum, the preliminary financial statement shall include: 1. Most recently filed income tax return or the prior year's W-2 Form; 2. Pay stubs for a minimum of four pay periods from all employers in the current year, and; 3. Proof of all state-provided assistance or benefits received by his/her family.
The petitioner in the action shall be responsible for drafting the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Judgment unless the court orders otherwise.
The drafting party may submit the documents to the court while simultaneously submitting a copy to the opposing party for this approval provided the drafting party provides the court with a copy of the transmittal letter sent to the opposing party.
The court may order immediate partial payment of fees or establish a payment schedule of fees as a condition of appointment, and this schedule shall be included in the signed agreement.
If the Collections/Accounts Specialist determines the party is eligible for a deferred payment agreement, the schedule and payment agreement will be reduced to writing.
Counsel may request jury instructions by providing a letter to the court and opposing counsel listing the Civil Jury Instruction numbers of the instructions requested.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Facsimile transmission is an available filing channel, and papers are generally considered filed when transmitted.
Papers filed by facsimile transmission are considered filed when transmitted.
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Facsimile filings must be sent to the Clerk of Circuit Court for Rock County's official fax machine; filings sent to other fax machines will not be accepted as properly filed.
D. The Clerk of Circuit Court for Rock County shall maintain the official facsimile machine and all documents filed by facsimile transmission shall be filed with the Clerk of Circuit Court for Rock County. Documents sent by facsimile transmission to facsimile machines other than the Clerk of Circuit Court's facsimile machine will not be accepted as being properly filed pursuant to this rule.
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Outside normal business hours, the specified criminal applications must be submitted by email to the warrant email address.
Outside of normal business hours, applications in criminal cases for search warrants, subpoenas for documents, and probable cause determinations shall be submitted to the warrant email address.
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During normal business hours, the specified criminal applications may be submitted by email or brought to chambers, with electronic submission preferred and judicial review as soon as practical.
During normal business hours, Monday through Friday, but excluding all state and county holidays, applications in criminal cases for search warrants, subpoenas for documents, and probable cause determinations may be submitted to the warrant email address maintained by the judicial office administrator. A judge will review the application as soon as practical. Alternatively, during business hours applications may be brought to the judicial chambers for review. Electronic submission is preferred.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A document is not considered filed if it is not received because the facsimile machine is not operational.
The document is not received because of periods when the facsimile machine is not operational for any reason.
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A facsimile document will not be considered filed if transmission errors or material omissions cause it to be missing, incomplete, or illegible.
There are errors or material omissions that result from errors in transmission causing missing, incomplete, or illegible documents.
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Facsimile filings are generally deemed filed when transmitted; after-hours submissions completed by 11:59 p.m. Central Time are deemed filed that day if later accepted by the clerk, while submissions after 11:59 p.m. are deemed filed the next business day the clerk’s office is open.
Papers filed by facsimile transmission are considered filed when transmitted. Any papers filed by facsimile transmission after the close of clerk of court's office regular business hours are considered filed on a particular day if the submission is completed by 11:59 p.m. Central Time, as recorded by the court facsimile machine, so long as it is subsequently accepted by the clerk upon review. Documents filed after 11:59 p.m. Central Time are considered filed the next business day the clerk's office is open.
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The party sending a filing by facsimile is solely responsible for ensuring timely and complete receipt.
The party transmitting the facsimile is solely responsible for ensuring the timely and complete receipt of the document.
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A party who attended a Court Commissioner hearing and did not stipulate to an order may request a new hearing in writing with the Clerk within 20 days, and must immediately send a copy to the opposing party.
Any party who was present at a Court Commissioner hearing, and who has not entered into a stipulation for an order, has the right to have the assigned judge hold a new hearing by filing a written request within 20 days of the hearing with the Clerk of Circuit Court's Office, with a copy sent immediately to the opposing party.
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For a relocation ruling pending a final ruling, the request must be filed within 10 days of the commissioner’s ruling, and the judge must hold the de novo hearing within 30 days of the request unless good cause supports an extension.
Family Court Commissioner hearings follow Chapter 767 (note: request filed with the Clerk of Circuit Court's Office within 10 days of a Court Commissioner's ruling on relocation pending a final ruling and the Judge shall hold the de novo hearing within 30 days of the de novo request unless good cause is shown to extend.)
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A request for a de novo hearing in an injunction matter must be filed with the Clerk within 30 days of the hearing.
Injunction hearings follow Chapter 813 Wis. Stats. (request filed with the Clerk of Circuit Court's Office within 30 days of hearing.)
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Trial briefs, requested jury instructions, and proposed verdict forms must be prepared by a party's attorney and filed at least ten days before trial, unless the trial judge modifies the requirement by order.
All trial briefs, requested jury instructions, and proposed verdict forms shall be prepared by the attorney for a party and shall be filed with the court no later than ten (10) days prior to the first day of trial. The trial judge may modify this requirement by pre-trial or scheduling order.
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The defendant must file a written request for a hearing within 15 days after the notice is postmarked to avoid entry of default judgment under the stated notice.
The mailing shall include notice that a default judgment shall be entered against the defendant unless the defendant files a written request for a hearing within fifteen (15) days of the date the notice is postmarked.
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A written Answer or Counterclaim must be filed before the date of the initial hearing to satisfy the stated exception to the defendant's appearance requirement.
In all Small Claims actions, the Defendant must appear in person at the time and place indicated on the Summons unless the Defendant files a written Answer or Counterclaim prior to the date of the initial hearing with a duplicate copy sent to the Plaintiff.
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A substitution request for the preliminary examination judge or court commissioner must be made at the initial appearance or five days before the preliminary examination, unless that judicial officer permits otherwise.
Substitution of the judge or court commissioner assigned to the preliminary examination must be made at the initial appearance or five (5) days prior to the preliminary examination, unless the preliminary examination judge or court commissioner otherwise permits.
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A request for a De Novo hearing must be filed within 20 days of the FCC's decision.
All post judgment actions brought under Chapter 767, Wis. Stats. shall be heard by the FCC. At the end of the hearing, the FCC shall advise the parties that they have a right for a De Novo hearing if the request is filed within twenty (20) days from the date of the FCC's decision and the order shall recite on its face that the parties were so advised.
Page 21 | RULES FOR FAMILY CASES
Parties must file a financial disclosure statement within 90 days after filing a divorce or legal-separation petition.
Parties shall, within 90 days of the filing of a Petition for divorce/legal separation, file a financial disclosure statement.
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The findings, conclusions, and judgment must be filed within 30 days of the final hearing or decision; failure to file may result in dismissal.
The Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Judgment shall be filed with the court within thirty (30) days of the final hearing or decision, and failure to do so may result in the dismissal of the action for failure to comply with a court rule pursuant to sec. 805.03, Wis. Stats.
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Parties have 20 days to appeal an FCC determination by requesting a de novo hearing before the assigned judge.
If this determination is made by the FCC, the parties shall have twenty (20) days to appeal the determination of the FCC by requesting a de novo hearing before the assigned judge.
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The opposing party has five business days to lodge a written objection to the draft findings, conclusions, and judgment.
The Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Judgment shall be submitted to the opposing party for approval as to form pursuant to sec. 767.37(1) Wis. Stats., and the opposing party shall have five (5) business days within which to lodge a written objection to the document as drafted.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
A copy of the written request for a new hearing must be sent immediately to the opposing party.
Any party who was present at a Court Commissioner hearing, and who has not entered into a stipulation for an order, has the right to have the assigned judge hold a new hearing by filing a written request within 20 days of the hearing with the Clerk of Circuit Court's Office, with a copy sent immediately to the opposing party.
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With court approval, a party may publish an exhibit’s digital copy without marking it as a separate exhibit, but must notify the other parties and provide the proposed copy at least three business days before the hearing or trial.
Publication: Parties may, with the approval of the court, publish a digital copy of an exhibit without the need to mark such a copy as a separate exhibit. Any party intending to publish a digital copy of an exhibit must notify any other party of such intention and provide the proposed digital copy to any other party at least three business days prior to hearing or trial. The intent of this rule is to allow parties to verify the accuracy of digital copies used for publication prior to hearing or trial.
Page 10 | 119: Digital Evidence / Exhibits
Counsel must exchange trial briefs, requested instructions, proposed verdict forms, and all other documents filed with the court.
All trial briefs, requested instructions, and proposed verdict forms, and all other documents that are filed with the court shall be exchanged between counsels.
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A substantively amended stock jury instruction must be provided to opposing counsel.
If counsel substantively amends a stock jury instruction, counsel shall submit to the court and opposing counsel the amended instruction.
Page 11 | 201: Trial Briefs, Verdicts, and Instructions
A defendant relying on a written Answer or Counterclaim instead of appearing must send a duplicate copy to the Plaintiff.
In all Small Claims actions, the Defendant must appear in person at the time and place indicated on the Summons unless the Defendant files a written Answer or Counterclaim prior to the date of the initial hearing with a duplicate copy sent to the Plaintiff.
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After substituted service, the notice of motion and motion for default judgment must be mailed by regular U.S. mail to the defendant's last known address.
In all actions where the defendant is served by substituted service, the notice of motion and motion for default judgment shall be sent to the defendant by mailing said motion to the defendant's last known address by regular U.S. mail.
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Mail service is complete when mailed unless the summons-and-complaint envelope is returned unopened by the postal service.
Service is considered complete when it is mailed unless the envelope containing the summons and complaint is returned unopened to the Clerk of Circuit Court's Office by the US Postal Service.
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Evictions, replevins, contempt, and out-of-county claims must be served personally or under another authorized statutory provision.
4. Personal service: Evictions, replevins, contempt and out-of-county claims must be accomplished by personal service or by other authorized statutory provision.
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If mail is returned unopened, an amended summons and complaint must be filed and properly served within the applicable timelines.
If this occurs, the Clerk of Circuit Court's Office will enter the returned mail into the court record, cancel the existing hearing and send a notice of hearing to the Plaintiff/Attorney with an updated court date and indicating that an amended summons and complaint needs to be filed and properly served within the appropriate timelines.
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The Clerk of Circuit Court's Office must perform mail service.
Mail service must be performed by the Clerk of Circuit Court's Office.
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The findings, conclusions, and judgment must be submitted to the opposing party for approval as to form.
The Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Judgment shall be submitted to the opposing party for approval as to form pursuant to sec. 767.37(1) Wis. Stats.,
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When the defendant was personally served, notice before entry of judgment is not required except as provided by law.
In all actions where personal service was obtained upon the defendant, no notice to the defendant is required prior to the entry of judgment except as provided by law.
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Regular-mail service is permitted only for money-only claims against a defendant who lives in Rock County and is not a business.
2. Regular Mail: Service may be made by regular mail if the claim is for money only and if the defendant lives in Rock County and is not a business.
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The drafting party may file the documents while simultaneously sending the opposing party a copy for approval, provided the court receives a copy of the transmittal letter.
The drafting party may submit the documents to the court while simultaneously submitting a copy to the opposing party for this approval provided the drafting party provides the court with a copy of the transmittal letter sent to the opposing party.
Page 23 | 407: Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Judgments
Service may be made by mail as authorized by sections 799.12(2) and (3), subject to the rule's procedures.
Service may be made by mail as authorized by 799.12(2) and (3) subject to the procedures set forth in this rule.
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Filing Fees and Waivers
A $2.00 mail-service fee is required for each defendant.
The litigant requesting mail service shall file a summons and complaint form, along with a $2.00 per defendant mail fee.
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Restitution, fines, costs, fees, surcharges, and related payments must be completed within 60 days of sentencing.
A. The payment of restitution, fines, costs, fees, surcharges, et al. will be completed within sixty (60) days of sentencing.
Page 17 | 311: Time Payment of Fines/Forfeitures
The Clerk of Circuit Court charges a $15 fee to establish and monitor a deferred payment agreement, payable when the agreement is executed and again upon a yearly renewal.
The Clerk of Circuit Court will charge and collect a $15.00 fee for the establishment and monitoring of a deferred payment agreement for persons ordered to make payments to the Clerk of Circuit Court per Wisconsin Statute 59.40(5)(c). The $15.00 fee will be paid at the time the deferred payment agreement is executed. If the payment plan must be renewed for a year, the $15.00 will be charged and collected at the time of renewal.
Page 18 | 311: Time Payment of Fines/Forfeitures
An unpaid deferred payment agreement automatically renews for one year after the first year; after the second year, the party must file an extension request with a financial statement for the Collections/Accounts Specialist to decide.
If the party cannot or does not pay the full balance of the deferred payment agreement within one year, it will automatically be renewed for a period of one year. If the party cannot or does not pay the full balance of the deferred payment agreement within the second year, it shall be the responsibility of the party to file a request for another extension along with a financial statement to the Collections/Accounts Specialist for a decision.
Page 18 | 311: Time Payment of Fines/Forfeitures
N. If the party fails to do any of the following, the deferred payment agreement will be null and void. 1. Pay the court ordered restitution, fine or costs by the due date; or 2. Request an indigency hearing by the fine due date; or 3. Comply with the terms of the deferred payment agreement.
N. If the party fails to do any of the following, the deferred payment agreement will be null and void. 1. Pay the court ordered restitution, fine or costs by the due date; or 2. Request an indigency hearing by the fine due date; or 3. Comply with the terms of the deferred payment agreement.
Page 18 | 311: Time Payment of Fines/Forfeitures
The Collections/Accounts Specialist must determine whether the proposed deferred payment agreement is based on the party's ability to pay the fine within one year of the agreement.
The Collections/Accounts Specialist shall determine whether the deferred payment agreement offered to a particular party is based upon the party's ability to pay the fine. within one year from the date of the agreement.
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A claim may be submitted against a debtor's tax refunds, and payments received directly from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue do not count as monthly payments under a deferred payment agreement.
A claim against debtor's tax refunds will be submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue per Wisconsin Statute 71.935. Any payments received directly from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue do not count as a monthly payment on deferred payment agreements.
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Deferred payment agreements require a minimum monthly payment of $25 and have a 15-day grace period.
H. The minimum monthly payment for a deferred payment agreement will be $25.00. The grace period for a deferred payment agreement is 15 days.
Page 18 | 311: Time Payment of Fines/Forfeitures
For a qualifying party who notifies the Collections/Accounts Specialist of current or expected incarceration on a Rock County case, payments under an approved deferred payment agreement do not begin until release.
If a party qualifies for a deferred payment agreement and notifies the Collections/Accounts Specialist that they are currently or will be incarcerated on a Rock County case, payments under an approved deferred payment agreement shall not begin until after the party is released from custody.
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Defendants convicted of State, County, and Municipal offenses in Rock County Circuit Court may obtain deferred payment agreements.
B. Deferred payment agreements are available to defendants convicted of State, County and Municipal offenses in Rock County Circuit Court.
Page 17 | 311: Time Payment of Fines/Forfeitures
A party whose financial status changes substantially while on a deferred payment agreement may contact the Collections/Accounts Specialist to request a plan modification.
If the party's financial status should change substantially while on a deferred payment agreement, they may contact the Collections/Accounts Specialist to request a modification of the plan.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
The court may schedule a hearing for oral argument and decision; otherwise, the moving party is responsible for scheduling it unless the Pre-Trial Order supplies a date.
The court may schedule a hearing for oral argument and decision, and the scheduling of this hearing shall be the responsibility of the moving party unless the court has provided a hearing date in the Pre-Trial Order.
Page 12 | 204: Motions for Summary Judgment or Going to the Merits
The court's Pre-Trial Order may address motions going to the merits and provide their filing date.
All motions going to the merits may be addressed in the Court's Pre-Trial Order that will provide a date for the filing thereof.
Page 12 | 204: Motions for Summary Judgment or Going to the Merits
The court's Pre-Trial Order may set the summary judgment briefing schedule, which the court may amend at its discretion.
The Summary Judgment briefing schedule may be addressed in the court's Pre-Trial Order and may be amended at the discretion of the court.
Page 12 | 204: Motions for Summary Judgment or Going to the Merits
The court may decide a merits or summary judgment motion without oral argument by written decision, as established by Pre-Trial Order.
The Court may decide the motion going to the merits or summary judgment motion without the necessity of oral argument by preparing a written decision, and shall establish this by Pre-Trial Order.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A stipulated trial continuance requires all parties' written or on-the-record consent, while a non-stipulated request must be made by motion and hearing; either requires good cause and court approval.
All stipulated requests for continuance of a trial date shall require the consent of all parties to the action either in writing or on the record, and will only be approved for good cause shown. Non- stipulated requests for continuance must be on motion and hearing, and will only be approved upon a showing of good cause. All requests for continuance are subject to the approval of the court.
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A party seeking additional time to pay must apply for a deferred payment agreement before the court-ordered due date.
C. If a party desires more than sixty (60) days to pay, he/she MUST contact the Clerk of Circuit Court's Office to make an application for a deferred payment agreement prior to the court ordered due date.
Page 17 | 311: Time Payment of Fines/Forfeitures
After the second year, a party with an unpaid balance must file an extension request with a financial statement for the Collections/Accounts Specialist to decide.
If the party cannot or does not pay the full balance of the deferred payment agreement within the second year, it shall be the responsibility of the party to file a request for another extension along with a financial statement to the Collections/Accounts Specialist for a decision.
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Failure to file the preliminary financial disclosure statement and supporting materials may result in an adjournment with costs to the prepared party; alternatively, the FCC may accept as true facts presented in that party's statement.
Failure to file a preliminary financial disclosure statement and supporting material may result in an adjournment with costs to the prepared party. In the alternative, the Family Court Commissioner may accept as true, tacts presented in the prepared party's financial disclosure statement.
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Chambers Communication Rules
When filing a new criminal complaint, the District Attorney must notify the Clerk of Circuit Court of the defendant’s other pending criminal matters and the judge assigned to them.
It shall be the responsibility of the District Attorney to notify the Clerk of Circuit Court that a specific defendant has other pending criminal matters at the time a new criminal complaint is filed and which judge is assigned to the pending matters.
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A party seeking more than 60 days to pay must contact the Clerk of Circuit Court's Office and apply for a deferred payment agreement before the court-ordered due date.
C. If a party desires more than sixty (60) days to pay, he/she MUST contact the Clerk of Circuit Court's Office to make an application for a deferred payment agreement prior to the court ordered due date.
Page 17 | 311: Time Payment of Fines/Forfeitures
A party seeking to close a proceeding that is legally required to be open must notify the Court and Media Coordinator at least three days before the hearing or trial if possible, unless the court waives the requirement for good cause.
A party moving to close any judicial proceeding to the media that is required by law to be open must notify the Court and the Media Coordinator at least three (3) days prior to the hearing/trial if possible. The court may waive this requirement if good cause is demonstrated.
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One media representative’s notice covers subsequent hearings and trials for that representative, but each media organization must provide its own notice.
A notice by one media representative shall be sufficient for all subsequent hearings and trials in the case. Each media organization must provide an individual notice; one notice shall not suffice for all other media representatives.
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A notice of intent to bring cameras or recording equipment into the courtroom or other hearing chamber, pursuant to SCR 61.02(2), shall be made orally or in writing through the Media Coordinator or, if the Media Coordinator is unavailable, through the Deputy Media Coordinator to the office of the judicial officer conducting the hearing or trial. If possible, this notice shall be made at least three (3) days in advance of the hearing/trial. The court may waive this requirement if good cause is demonstrated.
A notice of intent to bring cameras or recording equipment into the courtroom or other hearing chamber, pursuant to SCR 61.02(2), shall be made orally or in writing through the Media Coordinator or, if the Media Coordinator is unavailable, through the Deputy Media Coordinator to the office of the judicial officer conducting the hearing or trial. If possible, this notice shall be made at least three (3) days in advance of the hearing/trial. The court may waive this requirement if good cause is demonstrated.
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The judicial assistant must make a diligent effort to notify attorneys and unrepresented parties of the media notice as soon as reasonably possible.
The judicial assistant of the judicial officer conducting the hearing or trial shall make a diligent effort to notify the attorneys and any unrepresented parties as soon as reasonably possible of the notice.
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Notice to bring cameras or recording equipment is not required for Initial Appearances.
Notice to have cameras or recording equipment at Initial Appearances is not required.
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