What does this form do?

This form is a court order that pauses the eviction process. It keeps the eviction stopped until the defendant's eligibility for emergency assistance is known.

Who fills out this form?

The court issues this order. It is not a form that a party fills out themselves.

SC-5500VB

Order on Petition for Stay of Eviction Based on Defendant's Application for Emergency Assistance (Small Claims)

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective May 3, 2018

This form is a court order that pauses an eviction case. It is issued after the person being evicted files a request for emergency assistance.

The court describes it as: Court order to stay eviction proceedings after defendant has applied for Emergency Assistance grant. Voluntary form.

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This form is used in a small claims eviction case after the defendant has applied for emergency assistance. The court uses it to temporarily stop the eviction process until the defendant's eligibility for assistance is decided.

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What does this form do?: This form is a court order that pauses the eviction process. It keeps the eviction stopped until the defendant's eligibility for emergency assistance is known.
Who fills out this form?: The court issues this order. It is not a form that a party fills out themselves.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect May 3, 2018.

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