2017 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 809. Rules of appellate procedure.
809.43 Rule (Number of briefs).
809.43 Rule (Number of briefs).
(1) A person shall file 10 copies of a brief and appendix in the court of appeals, or the number that the court directs, and shall serve 3 copies on each party. If the opposing party is not represented by counsel, only one copy need be served on that party.
(2) A person who is found indigent under s. 814.29 and who is not represented by counsel shall file 3 copies of a brief and appendix in the court of appeals and shall serve one copy on each party. A prisoner who has been granted leave to proceed without prepayment of fees under s. 814.29 (1m) and who is not represented by counsel shall file 3 copies of a brief or appendix in the court of appeals and shall serve one copy on each party.
Judicial Council Note, 2001: Subsection (1) was revised to simplify statutory language. The last sentence in sub. (1) reduces the number of copies required for a pro se party. Subsection (2) was revised to simplify the language and to specify that this section applies only to pro se parties. [Re Order No. 00-02 effective July 1, 2001]