WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT
GENERAL CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET
(Form “CCS-WI-GEN 2025”)
[// GUIDANCE: This template is drafted for use in any Wisconsin Circuit Court civil action. Replace every bracketed placeholder before filing and confirm alignment with county-specific formatting, e-filing requirements, and the most recent fee schedule issued under Wis. Stat. § 814.61.]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Document Header
- Definitions
- Case & Filing Information
- Case Category Selection
- Related Cases / Special Proceedings
- Amount in Controversy & Complexity Statement
- Fee Schedule & Payment Record
- Certifications & Signatures
- Exhibits (Optional)
1. DOCUMENT HEADER
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT [COUNTY] COUNTY
[PLAINTIFF NAME(S)], Case No.: [To be assigned]
Plaintiff(s), Code: [See §4 below]
v. Case Classification: Civil
[DEFENDANT NAME(S)], Filing Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Defendant(s). Assigned Judge: [Optional]
GENERAL CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET
2. DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this Cover Sheet only:
2.1 “Court” means the Wisconsin Circuit Court for the County identified in Section 1.
2.2 “Filer” means the attorney of record or self-represented litigant completing this Cover Sheet.
2.3 “Case Category Code” means the numeric code assigned by the Wisconsin Court System to classify civil matters (see Section 4).
3. CASE & FILING INFORMATION
| Item | Data (Insert or Check as Applicable) |
|---|---|
| Plaintiff(s) Address | [STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP] |
| Defendant(s) Address | [STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP] |
| Attorney for Plaintiff | [NAME, BAR NO., FIRM, ADDRESS, PHONE, E-MAIL] |
| Service of Process To Be Made | ☐ Sheriff ☐ Private Process Server ☐ Certified Mail ☐ Other ____ |
| Jury Demand | ☐ Yes ☐ No (If yes, filed with initial pleadings) |
| This Filing Initiates a Class Action | ☐ Yes ☐ No |
| Request for Immediate Injunctive Relief | ☐ Yes ☐ No |
| Statutory Basis for Action | [Cite controlling statute or common-law theory] |
[// GUIDANCE: Most clerks will reject a cover sheet lacking complete attorney contact information or a clearly marked jury demand.]
4. CASE CATEGORY SELECTION
Select ONE primary category and provide the corresponding two-digit code (Wis. Cir. Ct. Case Classification Codes – Civil):
A. Tort (Code 30)
☐ 301 Auto Tort
☐ 302 Personal Injury – Product Liability
☐ 303 Other Personal Injury / Negligence
B. Contract (Code 40)
☐ 401 Money Judgment / Collection
☐ 402 Consumer Credit
☐ 403 Other Contract
C. Real Property (Code 50)
☐ 501 Foreclosure
☐ 502 Condemnation / Eminent Domain
☐ 503 Other Real Property
D. Civil Rights / Other (Code 60)
☐ 601 Employment Discrimination
☐ 602 Other Civil Rights
☐ 603 Administrative Agency Review
E. Miscellaneous (Code 70)
☐ 701 Declaratory Judgment
☐ 702 Restraining Order / Injunction
☐ 703 Other Civil
Primary Category Code Selected: _____
[// GUIDANCE: These groupings track the statewide civil codes effective as of January 2025. If multiple claims are pleaded, choose the category reflecting the principal type of relief sought.]
5. RELATED CASES / SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS
5.1 Prior or pending cases in any Wisconsin court involving substantially the same parties or transaction(s):
☐ None
☐ Yes – List each case number, county, and status: ________
5.2 Cases removed or transferred from another jurisdiction:
☐ Not Applicable
☐ Yes – Identify source court and date: ___________
6. AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY & COMPLEXITY STATEMENT
6.1 Estimated Monetary Relief Sought: $ [AMOUNT]
6.2 Non-Monetary Relief Sought: ☐ Declaratory ☐ Injunctive ☐ Other _
6.3 This action is designated as:
☐ Large Claim (>$10,000)
☐ Small Claim (≤$10,000)
☐ Complex Civil (requires specialized case management) – explain: ____
[// GUIDANCE: Accurate designation affects both filing fees and judicial assignment under local rules.]
7. FEE SCHEDULE & PAYMENT RECORD
| Description | Statutory Reference* | Amount $ | Paid ☐ / Due ☐ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Large/Small Claim Filing Fee | Wis. Stat. § 814.61(1)(a) | [FEE1] | ☐ / ☐ |
| Electronic Filing Fee (per party) | Wis. Stat. § 814.61(12) | [FEE2] | ☐ / ☐ |
| Third-Party Summons (if any) | Wis. Stat. § 814.61(4) | [FEE3] | ☐ / ☐ |
| Other County-Imposed Surcharges | [Local Rule] | [FEE4] | ☐ / ☐ |
| Total Fees | [TOTAL] |
*Statutory citations are current through the 2025 Wisconsin Legislative Session.
[// GUIDANCE: Fee amounts change periodically. Verify with the clerk or the most recent table issued by the Director of State Courts.]
8. CERTIFICATIONS & SIGNATURES
I, the undersigned Filer, certify under § 802.05, Wis. Stats., that:
a. The information provided on this Cover Sheet is true and correct to the best of my knowledge;
b. I have examined the pleading(s) filed in conjunction herewith and believe that they are well-grounded in fact and warranted by existing law or a good-faith argument for the extension, modification, or reversal of existing law; and
c. This filing complies with the confidential information redaction requirements of § 801.19, Wis. Stats.
Date: ___
[ATTORNEY NAME], State Bar No. [#####]
Attorney for [Plaintiff/Defendant]
[FIRM NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE] | [EMAIL]
(Optional for Self-Represented Litigants)
[SIGNATORY NAME], Pro Se
Address: ____
Phone/E-mail: ______
9. EXHIBITS (Optional)
Exhibit A – Supplemental Case Category Explanation
Exhibit B – Fee Waiver / Petition for Waiver of Costs
Exhibit C – Additional Parties Attachment
[// GUIDANCE: Use exhibits only when essential; unnecessary attachments may delay docketing.]
END OF TEMPLATE
[// GUIDANCE:
1. Save the completed Cover Sheet as a separate PDF for e-filing; do not merge with pleadings.
2. Retain a signed original for your records in the event the Court requests verification under Wis. Stat. § 802.05(3)(b).
3. For confidential matters (e.g., medical records), file a separate “Confidential Case Addendum” (GF-241) in compliance with § 801.19.]