Who can serve a copy of a summons in Wisconsin?

An authenticated copy of the summons may be served by any adult resident of the state where service is made who is not a party to the action. Service shall be made with reasonable diligence. Wisconsin Rules of Civil Procedure

What are the process serving rules in Wisconsin?

For updated process serving legislation, please visit the Wisconsin State Legislature website. 801.095 Summons form. The summons shall be substantially in one of the forms specified in subs. (1) to (4). The applicable form depends on the type of service and on whether a complaint is served with the summons, in accordance with s. 801.09.

When is a summons served on the defendant?

A summons served personally upon the defendant or by substituted personal service upon another authorized to accept service of the summons for the defendant is deemed served on the day of service. A summons served by publication is deemed served on the first day of required publication. History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis.2d 585, 607 (1975).

What are the rules of civil procedure in Wisconsin?

Service shall be made with reasonable diligence. Endorsement. At the time of service, the person who serves a copy of the summons shall sign the summons and shall indicate thereon the time and date, place and manner of service and upon whom service was made. If the server is a sheriff or deputy sheriff, the server’s official title shall be stated.

Can I be served a summons through regular mail?

But if you live out of state or cannot be easily found, the law permits “substituted service” by mail, usually accompanied by the somewhat crazy & archaic provision that notice be published in the local newspaper… I would follow Mr. Harkess’ advice because he is a Colorado attorney and would know Colorado law, unlike the rest of us.

How to file a voluntary court order in Wisconsin?

Court order to an agreement to dismiss a small claims non-eviction action and to record the terms of their agreement. Voluntary form. To provide a document by which a plaintiff may request the court to vacate a dismissal, enter a judgment of eviction based upon noncompliance of a defendant and issue a writ of restitution.