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Order for Reimbursement of Costs of Legal Services (Chapter 51)

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective August 7, 2008

This form is an official court order that decides if a person has to pay back money for legal help. It is used when the court decides the person needs to pay, or if they are found to be unable to pay.

The court describes it as: Order for Reimbursement of Costs of Representation (Chapter 51)

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a legal action under Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 51 when the court needs to make a final decision about whether the person must repay costs for having an attorney.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is an order issued by the court. It is not filled out by the person involved in the case.
What does this form determine?
It determines if the person must pay back costs for representation, or if they are found to be indigent and do not have to pay.
Is this a final document?
The text states that this is a final order for the purpose of appeal.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect August 7, 2008.

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