Waushara County Circuit Court, Wisconsin Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Deadline

2 hours

A defendant may answer without appearing by mailing or delivering a written answer to the Clerk, which must be received and filed at least two hours before the return date and time.

Except for eviction actions or contempt proceedings, plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney need not be present on the return date. Any defendant may answer without appearing on the return date by filing an answer in writing by mail or by delivery to the Clerk of Court. Such answer must be received and filed with the Clerk of Court no less than two (2) hours prior to the return date and time.

A motion for a de novo hearing following an injunction hearing must be filed within 14 days of the oral decision or the filing of the written decision.

The motion for hearing de novo must be filed within fourteen (14) days of the issuance of an oral decision or the filing of a written decision of the Court Commissioner.

A written answer following an oral denial is due within ten days.

If the defendant or the defendant's attorney appears in person on the return date, the court will permit an oral denial of the complaint. Such oral denial shall be followed by a written answer setting forth the basis for the denial within ten (10) days.

A motion for a de novo hearing in Family Court must be filed within 14 days of the oral decision or the filing of the written decision.

The motion for hearing de novo must be filed within fourteen (14) days of the issuance of an oral decision or the filing of a written decision of the Family Court Commissioner.