Electronic filing (eFiling)
Circuit court eFiling background
Each county circuit court makes an individual decision about when to offer eFiling, based on factors such as staffing and equipment resources. Eventually electronic filing will be available for all case types in all counties.
Use of the circuit court system is voluntary for attorneys and self-represented litigants; those who choose not to participate may continue to use paper. Electronically filed documents can be viewed only by the attorneys or parties to the case and will not be available on the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) Web site. Electronic signatures will be provided for attorneys, self-represented parties and court officials.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has created Wis. Stats. § 801.17 authorizing electronic filing, effective July 1, 2008. The court has also created Supreme Court Rule §70.42, authorizing the use of electronic signatures by court officials.
Go to the circuit court eFiling Web site
View an online presentation of the eFiling registration process
View an online presentation of the circuit court eFiling system
Counties and case types enabled for eFiling
View the electronic filing rule 
View the court official electronic signature rule
View the report of the eFiling committee
About the technology
The technology for this project is similar to electronic filing systems used by the federal courts and other state courts. Documents are filed through a secure Web site and integrated into the existing case management system. Electronic filing is expected to provide quicker filing and service, reduced reliance on paper files, reduced data entry and improved accuracy.
Contact information
For more information regarding the circuit court eFiling system, please contact web.admin@wicourts.gov.
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