Small Claims

CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE WAUKESHA COUNTY SMALL CLAIMS PROCESS

PLEASE REVIEW:​

LOCAL RULE 6.2 - REQUIRES DEFENDANTS TO FILE A WRITTEN ANSWER WITH THE COURT ON OR BEFORE THE RETURN DATE.

LOCAL RULE 6.4 - DIRECTS PARTIES TO UTILIZE MEDIATION RESOLUTIONS OR A MEDIATOR DESIGNATED BY THE COURT IF PARTIES CANNOT MUTALLY AGREE UPON A MEDIATOR.

Small Claims Court is a specialized branch of Civil Court designed to resolve disputes more quickly, affordably, and with simplified procedures. The process is less formal, making it easier to navigate. For more information on Small Claims cases, we recommend reviewing the Basic Guide to Wisconsin Small Claims Actions and the Civil Court Local Rules.

Below you will find links to the various points in the Small Claims Process. Please read through each option and choose the link that most closely meets your needs.

A fee will be charged for all Money/Replevin & Service packets provided in the Clerk's Office.  The packets are also available free for download below.

Packet #1 - Money/Replevin

Packet #2 - Service 

Filing a New Small Claims Action - Small Claims Matters (Pre-Judgment)

You Have Been Served - Answering a Small Claims Complaint

Answer Has Been Filed, Matter Contested - Mandatory Mediation

Mediation Unsuccessful - Small Claims Hearing

You Have Won the Case - Small Claims (Post-Judgment) or Small Claims Contempt

You Have Lost the Case - Lost a Small Claims Case

Reopen the Case - Request to Reopen a Small Claims Action

You Came to an Agreement and Signed a Stipulation - Non-Compliance of a Small Claims Stipulation

You Disagree with the Judge/Commissioner Decision - Appeals & Trial De Novo

A Judgment was Filed and Now the Property Has Been Returned and Money Judgment Paid - Satisfaction of Judgments & Liens