Forms
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Civil Forms
Forms for Commencing an action in the District Court (including Removals)
To open a new civil cases, complete these forms and send to: wiwd_newcases@wiwd.uscourts.gov
Summons or Waiver of Service
| Summons in a Civil Action - AO 440 | For use when filing an initial complaint. |
| Third Party Summons - AO 441 | For use when filing a third-party complaint. |
| Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Service of Summons - AO 398 | Use with Form AO 399 when requesting a waiver of service of summons. |
| Waiver of Service of Summons - AO 399 | Use with Form AO 398 when requesting a waiver of service of summons. |
Forms Distributed When an Action is Commenced
| Notice, Consent and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge - AO 85 | To reassign your case from a District Judge to a Magistrate Judge. DO NOT FILE UNLESS ALL PARTIES HAVE SIGNED, then file using the event Other Filings > Other Documents > Consent to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge. |
| Notice of Assignment to a Magistrate Judge and Consent/Request for Reassignment | ONLY FOR CASES ENDING IN -SLC. Send to consents@wiwd.uscourts.gov two weeks before the Preliminary Pretrial Conference. DO NOT FILE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. |
| Disclosure of Corporate Affiliations and Citizenship | UPDATED IN 2024: Disclosure statement for nongovernmental corporations and parties or intervenors in a diversity case. |
| Notice to Creditors in a United States Foreclosure Action | Explains the role of creditors listed as defendants in U.S. foreclosure actions. |
| Report on Filing or Determination of Action Regarding Patent or Trademark - AO 120 | The clerk's office will distribute to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 290 or 15 U.S.C. § 1116. |
| Report on Filing or Determination of Action or Appeal Regarding Copyright - AO 121 | The clerk's office will distribute to the Register of Copyrights pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 508. |
Subpoena Forms
| Subpoena in a Civil Case - AO 88 |
| Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition in a Civil Action - AO 88A |
| Subpoena to Produce Documents or Information, or to Permit Inspection of Premises - AO 88B |
Entry of Default, Default Judgment under Fed. R. Civ. P. 55
| Default Judgment Packet | Instructions and Forms |
Appeal Forms
| Notice of Appeal | |
| Appeal Packet for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit | |
| Seventh Circuit Transcript Information Sheet | |
| Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Transcript Purchase Order | Within 10 days of filing a Notice of Appeal |
Other Forms
| Exhibit Form (PDF) and Word | |
| Electronic Transcript Instructions | Information on court transcripts. In the first 90 days after a transcript is written, copies must be purchased from the court reporter. After 90 days, the transcript becomes a public document on PACER. |
| Notice of Appearance - AO 458 | |
| Bill of Costs - AO 133 | |
| Non-Prisoner Application to Proceed Without Prepaying Fees or Costs or Non-Fillable Form | Use this form if you intend to ask the court to waive the civil filing fee. |
| Rules Governing Judicial Misconduct or Disability and Complaint Form | |
| Seventh Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions |
Criminal Forms
Criminal Justice Act
| CJA 23 Financial Affidavit |
Subpoena Forms
| Subpoena in a Criminal Case - AO 89 |
Appeal Forms
| Notice of Appeal | |
| Appeal Packet for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit | |
| Seventh Circuit Transcript Information Sheet |
Other Forms
| Exhibit Form (PDF) and Word | |
| Electronic Transcript Instructions | Information regarding the availably of transcripts of court proceedings - During the first 90 days after a transcript is produced, copies are available only through the court reporter. After 90 days, the restriction is removed and a copy may be purchased through PACER or the clerk's office. |
| Notice of Appearance - AO 458 | |
| Seventh Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions | |
| Waiver of Indictment - AO 455 | |
| Waiver of Rule 5 Hearing - AO 466A | |
| Waiver of Rule 32.1 Hearing - AO 466 | |
| Waiver of Preliminary Hearing - AO 468 |
Pro Se Forms
For additional information regarding proceeding pro se in the Western District of Wisconsin, please see the Representing Yourself section of this website.
Attorney Admission Forms
| Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice | Register for ECF before filing this form. The motion must be filed and the fee must be paid electronically. |
| Seventh Circuit Standards for Professional Conduct | Attorneys must be familiar before applying to practice. |