809.23 – Rule (Publication of opinions).
809.23 Rule (Publication of opinions). (1) Criteria for publication. (a) While neither controlling nor fully measuring the court’s discretion, criteria for publication in the official reports of an opinion of the court include whether the opinion: 1. Enunciates a new rule of law or modifies, clarifies or criticizes an existing rule; 2. Applies an established […]
809.15 – Rule (Record on appeal).
809.15 Rule (Record on appeal). (1) Composition of record. (a) The record on appeal consists of the following unless the parties stipulate to the contrary: 1. The initiating document by which the action or proceeding was commenced; 2. Proof of service of summons or other process; 3. Answer or other responsive pleading; 4. Instructions to […]
809.17 – Rule (Expedited appeals program, voluntary alternative dispute resolution and presubmission conference).
809.17 Rule (Expedited appeals program, voluntary alternative dispute resolution and presubmission conference). (1) In order to minimize appellate delay and reduce its backlog, the court of appeals may develop an expedited appeals program. The program may involve mandatory completion of docketing statements by appellant’s counsel and participation in presubmission conferences at the direction of the […]
809.18 – Rule (Voluntary dismissal).
809.18 Rule (Voluntary dismissal). (1) An appellant may dismiss a filed appeal by filing a notice of dismissal in the court or, if the appeal is not yet filed, in the circuit court. The dismissal of an appeal by the appellant or by agreement of the parties or their counsel does not affect the status […]
809.19 – Rule (Briefs and appendix).
809.19 Rule (Briefs and appendix). (1) Brief of appellant. The appellant shall file a brief within 40 days of the filing in the court of the record on appeal. The brief must contain: (a) A table of contents with page references of the various portions of the brief, including headings of each section of the […]
809.20 – Rule (Assignment and advancement of cases).
809.20 Rule (Assignment and advancement of cases). The court may take cases under submission in such order and upon such notice as it determines. A party may file a motion to advance the submission of a case either before or after the briefs have been filed. The motion should recite the nature of the public […]
809.107 – Appeals in proceedings related to termination of parental rights.
809.107 Appeals in proceedings related to termination of parental rights. (1) Applicability. This section applies to the appeal of an order or judgment under s. 48.43 and supersedes all inconsistent provisions of this chapter. (1m) Definition. In this section, âappellant” means a person who files a notice of intent to pursue postdisposition or appellate relief. […]
809.11 – Rule (Items to be filed and transmitted).
809.11 Rule (Items to be filed and transmitted). (1) Fee. The appellant shall pay the filing fee to the clerk of the court of appeals when the notice of appeal is filed. Payment may be made by check or through the court electronic payment system, unless arrangements are made with the clerk of court or […]
809.12 – Rule (Motion for relief pending appeal).
809.12 Rule (Motion for relief pending appeal). A person seeking relief under s. 808.07 shall file a motion in the trial court unless it is impractical to seek relief in the trial court. A motion in the court must show why it was impractical to seek relief in the trial court or, if a motion […]
809.13 – Rule (Intervention).
809.13 Rule (Intervention). A person who is not a party to an appeal may file in the court of appeals a petition to intervene in the appeal. A party may file a response to the petition within 11 days after service of the petition. The court may grant the petition upon a showing that the […]