Get Wi Ap-027 2020-2026

The WI AP-027 form, known as the Docketing Statement, is essential for initiating an appeal in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. This guide will provide a step-by-step walkthrough to assist users in completing the form correctly online, ensuring that all necessary information is included.

Follow the steps to complete your Docketing Statement effectively.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Docketing Statement. This will allow you to open the form in your preferred digital format and begin filling it out.
2. Enter the case caption (case name) and county of origin at the top of the form. This identifies your specific case.
3. Fill in the circuit court case number along with the case number issued by the Court of Appeals. These numbers are crucial for tracking your appeal.
4. Provide your name and address, as well as your telephone number, under the Attorney’s section if you are represented by an attorney.
5. Identify the appellant(s) (cross-applicant) and the respondent(s) (cross-respondent), including their respective attorney names, addresses, and telephone numbers.
6. Address the criteria for expedited appeals by answering whether the appeal qualifies for expedited consideration. Specify the number of issues raised and the expected length of briefs.
7. Answer the jurisdiction questions: confirm if the judgment or order has been entered, if the appeal is timely, and if the judgment is final. Provide explanations as needed.
8. Briefly describe the nature of action and the circuit court's result in the designated section.
9. List the issues to be raised on appeal. If necessary, attach additional sheets to include all relevant issues.
10. Specify the proper standard of review for each issue, citing any relevant legal authority.
11. Decide and indicate if you wish to place the appeal on the expedited appeals calendar.
12. Determine if the decision in this appeal meets the publication criteria and if you request oral argument.
13. List any parties in the trial court action who will not participate in the appeal, along with their attorneys' names and reasons for not participating.
14. Indicate if there are any pending or completed appeals related to the same case, including case names and appeal numbers.
15. Sign and print your name at the bottom of the form, provide your email address if available, and indicate the date.
16. Finally, attach all required trial court documents, including the judgment, findings of fact, and opinion, to the completed form.

Start filling out the WI AP-027 online today to ensure your appeal is properly submitted.