Section 971.30 – Motion defined

May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Wisconsin

(1) “Motion” means an application for an order.
(2) Unless otherwise provided or ordered by the court, all motions shall meet the following criteria:

(a) Be in writing.
(b) Contain a caption setting forth the name of the court, the venue, the title of the action, the file number, a denomination of the party seeking the order or relief and a brief description of the type of order or relief sought.
(c) State with particularity the grounds for the motion and the order or relief sought.

Wis. Stat. ยง 971.30

Sup. Ct. Order, 171 Wis. 2d xix (1992).