Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: Wisconsin | Practical Law

Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: Wisconsin | Practical Law

A Q&A guide on the different ways to respond to a discovery subpoena issued in a Wisconsin civil proceeding. This Q&A addresses the requirements for complying with a discovery subpoena, objecting to a discovery subpoena seeking documents, moving to quash a discovery subpoena, and moving for a protective order. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: State Q&A Tool).

Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: Wisconsin

Practical Law State Q&A 3-574-6465 (Approx. 11 pages)

Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: Wisconsin

by Joseph Louis Olson and Adam E. Witkov, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, with Practical Law Litigation
Law stated as of 10 Apr 2024 • United States, Wisconsin
A Q&A guide on the different ways to respond to a discovery subpoena issued in a Wisconsin civil proceeding. This Q&A addresses the requirements for complying with a discovery subpoena, objecting to a discovery subpoena seeking documents, moving to quash a discovery subpoena, and moving for a protective order. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: 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). Check the Wisconsin Court System’s COVID-19 Orders & Information for the latest developments in this jurisdiction.