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Civil Process

REQUIREMENTS:COST:SERVICE:FOLLOW UP:
It is your responsibility to file the service affidavit with the courts.
Please take the certificate you receive to court.
The judge may ask for your proof of service.

WRIT OF RESTITUTION (EVICTION)
 
SERVICE OF WRIT:EXECUTION OF WRIT:PLEASE NOTE:
Service Time Requirements Pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes
 
Although the Brown County Sheriff’s Office serves many different types of legal documents, this time information chart covers some of our more commonly served
papers. Please refer to Wisconsin State Statutes for specific papers and/or time lines.

Paper TimingFamily Court MattersPersonal service no less than 5 working days prior to court date.Writ of Assistance is valid for 60 days from issuance.Small Claims (Eviction Only) Summons and Complaint shall be served at least 5 business days before the court date.
Subpoenas unless otherwise specified, may be served up to the time of the hearing.

Contact:  Civil Process Questions
Phone: 920-448-4200
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