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GF-103

Consent to Return/Destroy Original Exhibits

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective February 23, 2023

This form is used to tell the court what should happen with original exhibits after a trial. It lets parties choose if the exhibits should be returned to them, destroyed after a certain time, or if the court should handle the destruction.

The court describes it as: To maintain an ongoing list of exhibits and their status during trial as well as establishing a process for managing the exhibits after trial.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used to manage original exhibits that were shown to the court during a trial. It helps establish a plan for what happens to those exhibits after the trial is over.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who needs to fill out this form?
The form has sections for the Plaintiff’s/Petitioner's Attorney and the Defendant’s/Respondent's Attorney, as well as space for other parties or attorneys.
What kind of exhibits does this form cover?
It covers original exhibits that were submitted for court inspection and are not just documents.
What happens if no return is requested?
If no return of exhibits is asked for, the exhibits will be destroyed once the retention period in SCR Chapter 72 ends.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect February 23, 2023.

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