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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) “Motion” means an application for an order.
(2) Unless otherwise provided or ordered by the court, all motions shall meet the following criteria:
(a) Be in writing.
(b) Contain a caption setting forth the name of the court, the venue, the title of the action, the file number, a denomination of the party seeking the order or relief and a brief description of the type of order or relief sought.
(c) State with particularity the grounds for the motion and the order or relief sought.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Criminal Procedure (Ch. 967 to 980) § 971.30. Motion defined - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/criminal-procedure-ch-967-to-980/wi-st-971-30/
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