809.81(8)(8) Confidentiality. Every notice of appeal or other document that is filed in the court and that is required by law to be confidential shall refer to individuals only by one or more initials or other appropriate pseudonym or designation. 809.81(9)(9) Captions. Except as provided in s. 809.81 (8) or when “petitioner” has been substituted for an individual’s name in the caption in an appeal from a domestic abuse protective order or harassment injunction, or when the clerk has given notice of a different caption, the caption of any document shall include the full name of each party in the circuit court and shall designate each party so as to identify each party’s status in the circuit court and in the appellate court, if any. In the supreme court, “petitioner” shall be added to the designation of a party filing a petition for review. The designation of a party responding to a petition for review shall remain the same as in the court of appeals. 809.81 HistoryHistory: Sup. Ct. Order, 83 Wis. 2d xiii (1978); Sup. Ct. Order, 104 Wis. 2d xi (1981); Sup. Ct. Order No. 93-18, 179 Wis. 2d xxi (1993); Sup. Ct. Order No. 93-20, 179 Wis. 2d xxv (1993); Sup. Ct. Order No. 00-02, 2001 WI 39, 242 Wis. 2d xxvii; Sup. Ct. Order No. 02-01, 2002 WI 120, 255 Wis. 2d xiii; Sup. Ct. Order No. 14-01, 2015 WI 21, filed 3-2-15, eff. 7-1-15; Sup. Ct. Order No. 20-07, 2021 WI 37, 397 Wis. 2d xiii. 809.81 NoteJudicial Council Committee’s Note, 1978: The 8-1/2 x 11 letter size paper is adopted as the standard size for all papers to be filed in the Court of Appeals in place of using both 8-1/2 x 14 and 8-1/2 by 11. A standard size paper simplifies records management. There is a national trend away from legal size paper. [Re Order effective July 1, 1978]
809.81 NoteJudicial Council Committee’s Note, 1981: Sub. (2) is amended to clarify that an original must be filed with the 4 copies in the court of appeals or with the 8 copies in the supreme court. [Re Order effective Jan. 1, 1982]
809.81 NoteJudicial Council Note, 2001: Subsection (2) was amended to eliminate the distinction between “original” and “copy,” because current technology produces copies of quality as good as the original. Subsection (8) requires that only the first name and last initial be used in all documents in confidential cases. [Re Order No. 00-02 effective July 1, 2001]
809.81 NoteJudicial Council Note, 2002: Subsection (9) is created to clarify that the same caption should be used on all documents filed in an appellate case, and specifies that caption. Captions on pleadings and other documents filed pursuant to this rule are consistent with the current s. 809.19 (9) requirement governing captions on briefs. [Re Order No. 02-01 effective January 1, 2003]
809.82809.82 Rule (Computation and enlargement of time). 809.82(1)(1) Computation. In computing any period of time prescribed by these rules, the provisions of s. 801.15 (1) and (5) apply. 809.82(2)(2) Enlargement or reduction of time. 809.82(2)(a)(a) Except as provided in this subsection, the court upon its own motion or upon good cause shown by motion, may enlarge or reduce the time prescribed by these rules or court order for doing any act, or waive or permit an act to be done after the expiration of the prescribed time. 809.82(2)(b)(b) Notwithstanding par. (a), the time for filing a notice of appeal or cross-appeal of a final judgment or order, other than in an appeal under s. 809.107 or an appeal under s. 809.30 or 809.32, may not be enlarged. 809.82(2)(c)(c) The court may not enlarge the time prescribed for an appeal under s. 809.105 without the consent of the minor and her counsel. 809.82(2)(e)(e) Notwithstanding par. (a), the time for filing a motion for reconsideration under s. 809.24 may not be enlarged. 809.82 HistoryHistory: Sup. Ct. Order, 83 Wis. 2d xiii (1978); Sup. Ct. Order, 104 Wis. 2d xi (1981); 1981 c. 390 s. 252; 1991 a. 263; Sup. Ct. Order No. 00-02, 2001 WI 39, 242 Wis. 2d xxvii; Sup. Ct. Order No. 02-01, 2002 WI 120, 255 Wis. 2d xiii; 2005 a. 293; 2017 a. 258; Sup. Ct. Order No. 20-07, 2021 WI 37, 397 Wis. 2d xiii. 809.82 NoteJudicial Council Committee’s Note, 1978: Sub. (1). The provisions of the Rules of Civil Procedure as to computation of time are adopted for appeals to avoid any problems resulting from a lack of uniformity.
809.82 NoteSub. (2) continues the first sentence of former Rule 251.45. It eliminates the second sentence of that Rule permitting the attorneys by stipulation to extend the time for filing briefs if the extension does not interfere with the assignment of the case because this procedure interferes with the ability of the court to monitor cases pending before it and because it is not always certain when a case will be on an assignment. The Supreme Court considers that deadlines as to briefs and other actions in the court should have priority over all matters except previously scheduled trials in circuit and county courts and deadlines set by a federal court. Requests for extensions are not, consequently, looked upon with favor by the court. [Re Order effective July 1, 1978]
809.82 NoteJudicial Council Committee’s Note, 1981: Sub. (2) is amended to permit the court of appeals to extend the time for filing a notice of appeal or cross-appeal in appeals under Rules 809.30 and 809.40 (1), which cover criminal appeals and postconviction motions and appeals in ch. 48, 51 and 55 cases. When read with Rules 809.30 and 809.40 (1), the rule was previously ambiguous regarding extensions of time to file a notice of appeal or cross-appeal in ch. 48, 51 and 55 cases. The amendment clarifies the rules. Other than appeals under Rules 809.30 and 809.40 (1), the time for filing a notice of appeal or cross-appeal may not be extended. [Re Order effective Jan. 1, 1982]
809.82 NoteJudicial Council Note, 2001: Subsection (2) (d) was created to provide notice to the clerk of any motion affecting time limits. Subsection (2) (e) was created to facilitate computation of due dates on petitions for review. [Re Order No. 00-02 effective July 1, 2001]
809.82 AnnotationThe court of appeals abused its discretion by ordering oral argument one day after the petition for a writ was filed and served. State ex rel. Breier v. Circuit Court, 91 Wis. 2d 833, 284 N.W.2d 102 (1979). 809.82 AnnotationThe authority to extend the time for filing a notice of appeal under sub. (2) does not apply to appeals regarding terminations of parental rights under s. 809.107. Gloria A. v. State, 195 Wis. 2d 268, 536 N.W.2d 396 (Ct. App. 1995), 95-0315. 809.82 AnnotationA claim of ineffective assistance of appellate counsel must be brought by a petition for writ of habeas corpus. Utilizing sub. (2) as a substitute for habeas corpus, so as to avoid making a substantive determination that a defendant was denied the effective assistance of appellate counsel constitutes an erroneous exercise of discretion. State v. Evans, 2004 WI 84, 273 Wis. 2d 192, 682 N.W.2d 784, 02-1869. See also State ex rel. Santana v. Endicott, 2006 WI App 13, 288 Wis. 2d 707, 709 N.W.2d 515, 05-0332. 809.82 AnnotationIt is unwise and unhelpful to replace the good cause standard for deciding extension motions under this section with an ineffective assistance of counsel analysis under Evans, 2004 WI 84, when deciding requests for extensions of time to file notices of intent to pursue postconviction relief. State v. Quackenbush, 2005 WI App 2, 278 Wis. 2d 611, 692 N.W.2d 340, 02-0489. 809.82 AnnotationThe writ of habeas corpus may be used in the court of appeals to seek relief from a termination of parental rights (TPR) even though there is no restraint of liberty of the petitioner, when appellate counsel failed to appeal before the deadline. Under sub. (2) (b), the time for filing an appeal of a TPR may not be enlarged when the petition was filed by someone other than a representative of the public. If the court was not able to recognize the petitioner’s right to raise ineffectiveness of counsel, the petitioner will never have an appeal through no fault of his or her own. Amy W. v. David G., 2013 WI App 83, 348 Wis. 2d 593, 834 N.W.2d 432, 13-0731. 809.83809.83 Rule (Penalties for delay or noncompliance with rules). 809.83(1)(a)(a) If the court finds that an appeal was taken for the purpose of delay, it may award any of the following: 809.83(1)(a)2.2. A penalty in addition to interest not exceeding 10 percent on the amount of the judgment affirmed. 809.83(1)(b)(b) A motion for costs, penalties, damages and fees under this subsection shall be filed no later than the filing of the respondent’s brief or, if a cross-appeal is filed, the cross-respondent’s brief. 809.83(2)(2) Noncompliance with rules. Failure of a person to comply with a court order or with a requirement of these rules, other than the timely filing of a notice of appeal or cross-appeal, does not affect the jurisdiction of the court over the appeal but is grounds for dismissal of the appeal, summary reversal, striking of a paper, imposition of a penalty or costs on a party or counsel, or other action as the court considers appropriate. 809.83 HistoryHistory: Sup. Ct. Order, 83 Wis. 2d xiii (1978); Sup. Ct. Order, 151 Wis. 2d xvii (1989); 1995 a. 225; Sup. Ct. Order No. 00-02, 2001 WI 39, 242 Wis. 2d xxvii. 809.83 NoteJudicial Council Committee’s Note, 1978: Former ss. 251.22, 251.23, 251.51, 251.56, 251.57, 251.73, 251.75, 251.77, 251.81, 251.82, 251.85 and 251.89, providing for specific penalties for delay and for certain rule violations, are replaced. In the event of a rule violation, the court is authorized to take such action as it considers appropriate. If the court finds an appeal was taken for purposes of delay, it can impose one or more of the four types of penalties specified in sub. (1). [Re Order effective July 1, 1978]
809.83 NoteJudicial Council Note, 2001: Subsection (2) is changed to allow appellate courts to sanction parties who violate court orders. [Re Order No. 00-02 effective July 1, 2001]
809.83 AnnotationThe untimely service of a petition filed under s. 808.10 does not affect jurisdiction, but the opposing party may move to dismiss under sub. (2). State v. Rhone, 94 Wis. 2d 682, 288 N.W.2d 862 (1980). 809.83 AnnotationSummary reversal of a dismissal order as a sanction under sub. (2) entitled the plaintiffs to a trial without consideration of the issue that resulted in the dismissal. State ex rel. Blackdeer v. Township of Levis, 176 Wis. 2d 252, 500 N.W.2d 339 (Ct. App. 1993). 809.83 AnnotationTo dismiss an appeal under sub. (2), there must be demonstrated egregious conduct or bad faith on the party’s or attorney’s part. In certain cases attorney bad faith may be imputed to the party, but the attorney conduct should involve the same litigation. It was improper to consider an attorney’s repeated requests for time extensions in other cases in denying a motion and dismissing the appeal. State v. Smythe, 225 Wis. 2d 456, 592 N.W.2d 628 (1999), 97-3191. 809.83 AnnotationThe court of appeals may not grant summary reversal of a circuit court order on appeal as a sanction without a finding of bad faith, egregious conduct, or a litigant’s abandonment of the appeal. Raz v. Brown, 2003 WI 29, 260 Wis. 2d 614, 660 N.W.2d 647, 01-2436. 809.84809.84 Rule (Applicability of rules of civil procedure). An appeal to the court is governed by the rules of civil procedure as to all matters not covered by these rules unless the circumstances of the appeal or the context of the rule of civil procedure requires a contrary result. 809.84 HistoryHistory: Sup. Ct. Order, 83 Wis. 2d xiii (1978).
809.85809.85 Rule (Continuation, appearance, substitution or withdrawal of counsel). 809.85(1)(1) Appointed counsel to continue. An attorney appointed by a lower court in a case or proceeding appealed to the court shall continue to act in the same capacity in the court until the court relieves the attorney or as allowed under sub. (3), (4), or (5) (b). 809.85(2)(a)(a) Counsel not admitted to practice law in Wisconsin but admitted pro hac vice in the circuit court case shall provide the clerk with a copy of the circuit court’s order admitting counsel pro hac vice and then may appear before the court in association with counsel admitted to practice law and in good standing in Wisconsin. Wisconsin counsel shall sign every document filed in the court and shall be present in person in all proceedings unless excused by the court. 809.85(2)(b)(b) Counsel not admitted to practice law in Wisconsin may move the court for pro hac vice admission and shall state by affidavit that counsel is admitted to practice law and is in good standing to practice law in another jurisdiction and that counsel has complied with SCR 10.03 (4). If the motion is granted, counsel may appear before the court in association with counsel admitted to practice law and in good standing in Wisconsin. Wisconsin counsel shall sign every document filed in the court and shall be present in person in all proceedings unless excused by the court. 809.85(2)(c)(c) For good cause the court may revoke the privilege granted herein of any counsel admitted pro hac vice to appear in any proceeding. 809.85(3)(3) Notice of limited appearance. If an attorney’s scope of representation is limited, notices under s. 802.045 of limited appearance and of termination of limited appearance shall be filed with the court and served on the client and all parties. Upon the filing of the notice of termination of limited appearance, the clerk shall enter the withdrawal of counsel on the court docket without a court order. 809.85(4)(b)1.1. An attorney for a party to an appeal or other appellate court proceeding may withdraw upon the party’s consent by filing a notice of withdrawal signed by the party and withdrawing counsel and accompanied by a notice of substitution of counsel signed by substitute counsel. The notice of substitution of counsel must provide the substitute attorney’s name, mailing address, electronic mail address, if any, and telephone number. Upon the filing of a notice of withdrawal and notice of substitution of counsel, the clerk shall enter the substitution on the court docket without a court order. 809.85(4)(b)2.2. Substitution of counsel without the signature of withdrawing counsel may be allowed for good cause shown and upon such terms as shall be just. 809.85(4)(c)(c) Entry of appearance by members or employees of law firms, professional corporations, legal assistance clinics, and agencies. The entry of an appearance as attorney of record by an attorney who is a member or an employee of a law firm, professional corporation, legal assistance clinic, or agency representing a party to the appeal or other appellate court proceeding shall relieve other members or employees of the same law firm, professional corporation, legal assistance clinic, or agency from the necessity of filing a notice of withdrawal and substitution of counsel. Upon entry of such appearance, the clerk shall enter the substitution of counsel on the court docket without a court order unless the entry of appearance indicates that the attorneys will serve as co-counsel. 809.85(5)(b)(b) Withdrawal by consent. Other than in an appeal under s. 809.107 or 809.30, an attorney for a party to an appeal or other appellate court proceeding may withdraw as counsel of record upon the party’s consent by filing a notice of withdrawal signed by the party indicating consent. The notice shall indicate the party’s last known address unless disclosure of the address would violate a standard of professional responsibility. Upon the filing of a notice of withdrawal indicating the party’s consent, the clerk shall enter the withdrawal on the court docket without a court order. 809.85(5)(c)(c) Withdrawal by motion. An attorney desiring to withdraw as counsel of record for a party to an appeal or other appellate court proceeding who is unable to obtain the party’s consent under par. (b), or in an appeal under s. 809.107 or 809.30, must file a motion to withdraw. The motion shall be filed in the court in which the appeal or other appellate court proceeding is pending. 809.85(5)(d)(d) Referral for appointment of counsel by the state public defender. If the appeal or other appellate court proceeding is one in which the client may be eligible for the appointment of counsel under s. 809.107 or 809.30 (2) (e) or ch. 977, and if the client requests representation by the state public defender, the attorney shall serve a copy of the motion to withdraw on the appellate division intake unit in the Madison appellate office of the state public defender and refer the client to the appellate division intake office for indigency determination and the possible appointment of counsel. When a client is referred to the state public defender, within 20 days after receipt of a motion to withdraw filed and served under par. (e), the state public defender shall notify the court in which the motion was filed of the status of the determination of the client’s indigency and whether the state public defender will appoint counsel. 809.85(5)(e)(e) Content of motion to withdraw as counsel. A motion to withdraw as counsel must include all of the following items: 809.85(5)(e)1.1. The client’s name and last known address, unless disclosure of the address would violate a standard of professional responsibility. 809.85(5)(e)2.2. A statement that at least 14 days before the motion was filed the client was notified in person, by mail, by electronic mail, or by phone of all of the following information: 809.85(5)(e)2.b.b. Of the right to object to the motion within 11 days after service of the motion. 809.85(5)(e)2.c.c. That unless the client retains or obtains new counsel, the client is personally responsible for keeping the court and the other parties informed where notices, briefs, or other papers may be served and complying with all court orders and time limitations established by the rules of appellate procedure or by court order, and that if the client fails or refuses to comply with court orders and established time limitations, the client may suffer possible dismissal, default or other penalty. 809.85(5)(e)2.d.d. The date of any pending deadline or required filing in the appeal or other appellate proceeding. 809.85(5)(e)2.e.e. If the client is not a natural person, that the client must be represented by counsel unless the appeal is taken from a small claims case. 809.85(5)(e)3.3. When referral to the state public defender is required under par. (d), a statement that the referral was made and the date it was made. 809.85(5)(e)4.4. A statement that the motion was served on the client, all parties to the appeal, and the appellate division intake unit in the Madison appellate office of the state public defender when referral to the state public defender is required under par. (d). 809.85(5)(e)5.5. If counsel was unable to give the client the notice required under subd. 2., a statement that attempts to give notice have failed and an explanation of what good faith efforts counsel made to satisfy the notice requirement. 809.85(5)(e)6.6. The reasons for withdrawal under SCR 20:1.16 and the facts relevant to the reasons or factors in the withdrawal determination under par. (f), unless an explanation of the reasons and facts would violate a standard of professional responsibility. 809.85(5)(f)(f) Factors in withdrawal determination. The court may approve withdrawal under appropriate terms and conditions. The court may consider the following factors in deciding the attorney’s motion to withdraw: 809.85(5)(f)1.1. Whether the client has been given reasonable notice and opportunity to obtain substitute counsel. 809.85(5)(f)2.2. Complexity of the case, the length of time the attorney has served as counsel of record, and preparatory work completed. 809.85(5)(f)4.4. Whether the request is made to manipulate the appellate process. 809.85(5)(f)5.5. Whether the attorney-client relationship is irrevocably broken. 809.85(5)(f)8.8. Whether the office of the state public defender will appoint counsel. 809.85(5)(f)9.9. Such other factors as the court may determine to be relevant. 809.85(5)(g)(g) Time tolled. The filing of a motion to withdraw under this section automatically tolls the time for performing an act required by the rules of appellate procedure or court order from the date the motion was filed until the date motion is disposed of by order. The time for filing a petition for review under s. 808.10 is not tolled. 809.85(5)(h)(h) Motion not necessary. Upon the filing of a petition for review by a self-represented person or new counsel, the clerk shall enter the withdrawal of counsel or substitution of counsel on the court docket without a court order. 809.85(6)(6) Client’s file. The withdrawing attorney shall surrender to the client or successor counsel the papers and property to which the client is entitled within 14 days of counsel’s receipt of the client’s or successor counsel’s request, unless the court orders otherwise. 809.85 HistoryHistory: Sup. Ct. Order, 83 Wis. 2d xiii (1978); Sup. Ct. Order, 151 Wis. 2d xxv (1989); Sup. Ct. Order No. 20-05, 2021 WI 25, 396 Wis. 2d xv; 2021 a. 240 s. 30. 809.85 NoteJudicial Council Committee’s Note, 1978: Rule 809.85 continues former Rule 251.88. [Re Order effective July 1, 1978]
809.85 NoteJudicial Council Note, 1990: See ss. 48.235 (7), 767.045 (5) and 880.331 (7).
809.85 NoteNOTE: Sup. Ct. Order No. 20-05 states that “the Judicial Council Note to Wis. Stat. § 809.85 is not adopted but will be published and may be consulted for guidance in interpreting and applying the rule.”
