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Circuit court eFiling - eFiling on an existing case as non-party filer

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    • Purpose: The non-party filing feature is available to users with eCourts account types of “Self-represented party,” “Wisconsin attorney,” “Pro hac vice attorney,” “Designated filer,” “Filing agent,” “Non-party filer,” and “social worker.” This article covers filing documents onto an existing case when the filer is not a party on the case.

    Applicable Users: Non-party filers

    1. Visit the eFiling website at https://efiling.wicourts.gov/ and log in. For more information see the article Logging into Wisconsin circuit court eFiling.
    2. Select non-party document filing from the main navigation or the [Document filing] button from the bottom menu.
      Wisconsin Circuit court eFiling homepage with attention called to non-party document filing menu option and button
    3. Select the county you are filing in from the County dropdown menu and enter the applicable case number in the Case number text field. Then, select [Continue].
      Non-party filing screen with attention called to county dropdown menu, Case number field and Continue button
      Note: Case numbers must be entered without dashes or spaces.
    4. Review the bulleted specifications list to ensure your documents are properly formatted. Select [Upload documents] to browse for and upload the document you wish to file. 
      Non-party filing document upload screen with attention called to document file requirements list and upload documents button below it
    5. From the Document type dropdown menu, select the correct document type, and enter a descriptive title in the Document title text entry field. Select [Continue].
      Uploaded documents table with attention called to Document type dropdown menu, Document title field and Continue button
      Note: An accurate and descriptive title is beneficial for identifying documents. The title entered here is visible to the courts.
      Select the File name link to view an uploaded document and select the Remove link to delete an uploaded document.
    6. On the Ready to file page, select the checkbox next to the filing(s) you wish to submit, or select the checkbox next to a county name to submit all filings for in that county. Then, select [File].
      Ready to file screen with attention called to checkbox next to county and the specific case filing as well as the File button at the bottom
    7. After you submit your filing, it is transmitted to the circuit court. You will receive an email notification confirming your documents have been filed once they are accepted by the court.

    Support

    Contact the eFile support center if you have further questions. Staff are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except for court holidays.

    Phone: 1-800-462-8843
    Online support form: https://www.wicourts.gov/ecourts/efilesupportform.htm
    Email: efilesupport@wicourts.gov

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