Judge Michael P. Screnock
Judge • Sauk County Circuit Court, Wisconsin
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Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideSauk County Circuit Court, Wisconsin publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 40 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Filing Timing
All 12The written order must be submitted for signature and filing after a contempt hearing that results in a finding of contempt.
- Deadline
- 72 hours
A party or attorney seeking to close an otherwise open proceeding must give written notice to the court and media coordinator at least 72 hours before the hearing; the moving party must show why closure is warranted, although the court may waive notice for good cause.
- Deadline
- 72 hours
A request for cameras or recording equipment must be made at least 72 hours before each scheduled hearing or trial, except for criminal initial appearances; the presiding officer may waive the notice requirement for good cause.
Filing Requirements
All 8- Applies to
- Motion or stipulation to consolidate and supporting documents
- Must include
- case number
A motion or stipulation to consolidate, along with its supporting documents, must have a caption listing the names and numbers of every case sought to be consolidated.
- Applies to
- Written order after contempt hearing
After a contempt finding at a hearing, a written order must be submitted for signature and filing, and must state the findings, sanctions, and purge conditions.
- Applies to
- Petition or motion for sanctions
A request for sanctions based on noncompliance with purge conditions must be made by petition or motion stating the basis for the request.
Service
All 4Service and filing for consolidation must be completed in every case sought to be consolidated.
- Service
- Personal service
All parties brought before the court for remedial contempt proceedings must be personally served with process.
The party requesting an excusable-neglect rehearing must give notice to the other party.
E-Filing
All 4- Applies to
- Facsimile document
Direct facsimile filings must be sent to 608-355-3480 to be accepted for filing.
- Applies to
- Facsimile document
A fax sent through a noncourt agency, party, or company may be accepted for filing only if it complies with the local rule or is approved by the assigned judge or court commissioner and certified by the party or attorney.
- Applies to
- Facsimile document
An assigned judge may authorize in advance a nonconforming filing if good cause is shown and the filing complies with §801.16, Wisconsin Statutes.
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