Vilas County Circuit Court, Wisconsin Filing Rules

Official filing rules, court-wide sources, and procedure resources for Vilas County Circuit Court, Wisconsin

Official local rules (court website)

For Vilas County Circuit Court, Wisconsin filings, start with the official local rules and court-level instructions. Then confirm any division, department, clerk, or assigned-officer procedure that applies to the case.

Adjournments

Court-wide

48Hoursnotice

Communication

Court-wide

Phone

Chambers

Scheduling

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Court-level rules
Replevin actions may be served by certified mail with return receipt requested or by personal service.

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Document Filing Requirements

Court-level rules
A party seeking a de novo hearing must file a written motion within 20 days of the oral ruling or, if the ruling was not given orally, within 20 days of mailing of the order, decision, or ruling.

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Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Court-level rules
A written motion seeking a de novo hearing must be filed within 20 days of the oral determination, order, or ruling, or within 20 days after mailing if it was not given orally at the hearing.

Document Format Requirements

Court-level rules
A Zoom-filed exhibit must be submitted without a number or letter, which is assigned when the exhibit is introduced at the hearing.

Chambers Communication Rules

Court-level rules
Before sending hearing notice for a motion, the moving party or attorney must call the assigned branch’s Judicial Assistant to schedule the hearing.

Electronic Filing Rules

Court-level rules
An attorney appearing by Zoom with the Court’s permission must e-file an exhibit and provide the other party a copy before the proceeding.

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Court-level rules
Adjournment requests must be received at least 48 hours before the hearing.