Feb 3, 2010 – The Circuit Court for Dane County has a new rule regarding the availability of mediation notice in foreclosure cases (Rule 118, effective Feb.1, 2010).
118: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Unless otherwise directed by the court, ADR will be used pursuant to section 802.12 Wis. Stats. (Alternative Dispute Resolution) in all areas where appropriate.
In foreclosure actions, the Court shall require the plaintiff to inform the defendant in writing, using the forms adopted by the court, at the time of service, that ADR procedures (Sec. 802.12 Wis. Stats.) may be requested by either party. Such forms, when served, shall be printed on pink paper. This rule shall apply only to homestead property that is owner occupied.
The adopted forms shall be available both on the Clerk of Court website under the heading Other Court Forms and in hard copy from the clerk’s office.
