Law stated as of 24 Aug 2023 • United States, Wisconsin
A Q&A guide to general litigation information for Wisconsin. This State Q&A covers the Wisconsin state court structure, state statutes and rules governing litigation procedure, and the attorney admissions process (including admission without examination, pro hac vice admission, and in-house counsel registration). Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Litigation Overview: State Q&A Tool).
Following the suspension or modification of nonessential judicial functions in 2020 due to COVID-19, Wisconsin courts have resumed most operations, but local courts may impose special rules impacting some litigation (such as remote proceedings). For the latest developments in this jurisdiction, see Wisconsin Court System: COVID-19 Orders and Information.