Don't Let Your Wisconsin Exhibits Get Rejected
Get the complete Wisconsin exhibit requirements checklist. Know exactly what Wisconsin Statutes § 802.10 (Calendar practice), § 802.10(5)(e) requires before your filing deadline.
- Exhibit exchange deadlines in Wisconsin may be set by the court's scheduling order; check the assigned judge's order.
- Exhibit practice in Wisconsin centers on the Wisconsin Circuit Courts.
- Wisconsin's e-filing file-size limit is commonly cited as 50 MB per document (documents over 50 MB must be split before upload), but limits change — confirm the current limit with the court or clerk before filing.
- Milwaukee County: confirm local rules and practice with the clerk.
- Dane County (Madison): confirm local practice with the clerk.
- Wisconsin circuit courts may address exhibit identification in a scheduling order or at a pretrial conference under section 802.10 of the Wisconsin Statutes.
- A common Wisconsin exhibit-filing mistake: not checking county-specific local rules for your jurisdiction.
Free Wisconsin Exhibit Guide
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Use the guide as a preparation checklist
- Check the instructions for your assigned court.
- Confirm labels, deadlines, and delivery method.
- Review the finished files before submitting.
Quick Reference
Source citations apply to the statement beside them, not the whole page. Check current court instructions and your case orders before filing.
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Two Ways to Prepare Wisconsin Exhibits
Manual Stamping
- •Place each label individually
- •Keep a separate exhibit list
- •Check numbering across files
- •Review instructions and finished files
With ExhibitPrep
- •Apply chosen labels across a batch
- •Create a contents page and bookmarks
- •Review stamps before saving
- •Revise and compare saved copies
About Wisconsin Exhibit Requirements
Wisconsin's 72 counties are grouped into nine judicial administrative districts. Confirm local practice in your county with the clerk.
Before you file
ExhibitPrep formats documents. It does not provide legal advice, submit filings, or determine whether evidence is admissible or a filing meets court requirements.
Some guidance has not been verified against current official sources. A citation supports only its stated claim and scope. Compare the finished PDF with current court instructions and orders in your case. Follow the filing review checklist.
What's in the Guide
- Section 802.10 lets the court address exhibits in a scheduling order or pretrial conference
- eFiling is mandatory for attorneys in Wisconsin circuit courts and voluntary for self-represented litigants
- Milwaukee County local rules and calendars: confirm with the clerk
- Dane County Circuit Court (Madison)
- 72 counties in nine judicial districts
- Violations of a scheduling or pretrial order are subject to sanctions
- Documents over 50 MB must be split before eFiling upload
- Pretrial conference may address identification of exhibits
County-Specific Rules Covered
Milwaukee County
- • Confirm Milwaukee County local practice with the clerk
- • Confirm Milwaukee County calendar and local practice with the clerk
Dane County (Madison)
- • State capital courthouse with government litigation
- • University of Wisconsin related institutional cases
Waukesha County
- • Milwaukee metro suburban commercial litigation
- • Corporate headquarters for major regional businesses
Pro Tips Included
- •Licensed Wisconsin attorneys must register for eFiling before filing
- •Ask the Milwaukee County clerk whether your commercial case can be assigned to a specialized calendar.
- •Follow scheduling order deadlines, since violations of a scheduling or pretrial order are subject to sanctions
- •Government cases in Dane County may involve administrative record exhibits
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 1.Missing exhibit exchange deadlines set in the court's scheduling order
- 2.Not confirming with the court which calendar or case-management track applies to the case
- 3.Filing PDFs that are not text-searchable, although the court recommends text-searchable PDFs
- 4.Uploading a document over 50 MB without splitting it into smaller files
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Wisconsin Exhibit FAQs
How do I e-file exhibits in Wisconsin courts?
Wisconsin circuit courts use the Wisconsin eFiling system across all 72 counties, which are grouped into nine judicial administrative districts. Licensed Wisconsin attorneys must register for the electronic filing system before filing documents in circuit court; other parties may register voluntarily. Documents are submitted as PDF by default (Word .docx where a court official may need to edit), and documents over 50 MB must be split before upload. Confirm eFiling requirements for your case type with the court.
What are Wisconsin's exhibit exchange deadlines?
Wisconsin Statute 802.10 sets no fixed statewide exhibit exchange deadline; the court may address exhibit identification in a scheduling order or at a pretrial conference, so check the assigned judge's orders and local rules.
What exhibit marking system does Wisconsin require?
Wisconsin Statute 802.10 does not set an exhibit-marking convention; the court may address exhibit identification at a pretrial conference or in a scheduling order, so follow the assigned judge's order and mark exhibits before the deadline it sets.
What is Milwaukee County Business Calendar?
Ask the Milwaukee County clerk whether any specialized calendar applies to a commercial case. Ask the Milwaukee County clerk whether a specialized calendar applies to your case. Check the assigned judge's scheduling order for exhibit requirements. Confirm Milwaukee County practice with the clerk before trial.
Are there special considerations for Dane County government cases?
Yes, government cases in Dane County often involve legislative history exhibits and administrative records that need foundation, and the assigned judge's order governs exhibit marking because section 802.10 of the Wisconsin Statutes sets no marking convention.
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