Wisconsin Supreme Court Notice
Final Order 22-03: Retention of Records in Eviction Cases
On March 29, 2022, Legal Action of Wisconsin filed a rule petition asking the court to amend Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 72.01(8), 72.01(9), and 72.01(10) to shorten the record retention period for eviction cases in which no money judgment is entered to one year.
Following solicitation of written comments, administrative conferences, and public hearings, the court was made aware of a potential conflict between the approved rule revisions and Wis. Stat. section 758.20(2)(a), relating to the display period for records in eviction cases in which a writ of restitution is granted. The court solicited and considered supplemental public comments concerning the potential conflict and held a second open administrative conference.
At the April 16, 2024, second open administrative conference, the court voted to adopt additional modifications to the rule changes that were approved on Oct. 9, 2023, to eliminate the conflict with Wis. Stat. section 758.20(2)(a) and adopt a new delayed effective date.
ORDER ISSUED: June 18, 2024
DISPOSITION: Amendments adopted; effective July 1, 2025.
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