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FA-5002V

New (DeNovo) Hearing Instructions

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective September 12, 2024

This form provides instructions for a new hearing process, which is used when someone disagrees with a decision made by a circuit court commissioner. It explains the steps needed to request and prepare for this type of review hearing.

The court describes it as: Instructions for a new review process.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when a person wants a judge to review a decision made by a circuit court commissioner because they disagree with that decision. The request must be made within 20 calendar days of the decision being made or mailed.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form gives instructions for a new (de novo) hearing, which is a review process for a decision made by a circuit court commissioner.
Do I have to pay to file this?
The text states that there is no fee to file a Motion for and Notice of New (DeNovo) Hearing (FA-4130V).

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 12, 2024.

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