Order for Hearing on Contempt (Small Claims)
Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective November 2, 2017
This form is a court order that sets a date and time for a hearing about contempt in a small claims case. It tells the person who owes money (the judgment debtor) that they must appear to explain why they did not follow the court's order for a financial disclosure statement.
The court describes it as: Court order to enforce the Order for Financial Disclosure Statement.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This form is used after a motion for contempt has been filed in a small claims case. It officially orders a hearing date for the judgment debtor to appear before the court.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- Who needs to appear at this hearing?
- The judgment debtor(s) must appear in person at the date and time listed on the order to answer why they failed to follow the Order for Financial Disclosure Statement.
- What can the judgment debtor do to avoid appearing?
- The judgment debtor can avoid appearing by either paying the full judgment amount, including costs and interest, or by giving the judgment creditor an accurate and complete Financial Disclosure Statement before the hearing.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect November 2, 2017.
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