Who fills out this form?

The form is an order issued by the court, which means the judge or court staff completes it. It is based on a petition that was filed previously.

Does filing this form cost money?

The text does not mention any filing fees for this order. It is a final order for the purpose of appeal.

What does the court decide with this form?

The court can either deny the request for positive adjustment time or grant it, which will reduce the time the person must serve in confinement.

CR-283

Order Concerning Positive Adjustment Time 973.198

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective September 29, 2016

This form is an official court order used to decide if a person is eligible for 'positive adjustment time,' which can reduce the time they must serve in confinement. It requires the court to review several factors about the person's criminal case and history.

The court describes it as: To enable a court to grant or deny a petition for positive adjustment time.

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This form is used after a petition for positive adjustment time has been filed with the court, allowing the judge to make a final decision on the reduction of the sentence.

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Who fills out this form?: The form is an order issued by the court, which means the judge or court staff completes it. It is based on a petition that was filed previously.
Does filing this form cost money?: The text does not mention any filing fees for this order. It is a final order for the purpose of appeal.
What does the court decide with this form?: The court can either deny the request for positive adjustment time or grant it, which will reduce the time the person must serve in confinement.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 29, 2016.

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