Information on the requirements to become a notary can be found on the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institution's website.

United States Post Office
5404 Normandy
Schofield, WI 54476
Telephone: 715-359-3464
Hours: 9-4 Monday thru Friday

Marathon County Clerk's Office
Marathon County Courthouse
500 Forest Street
Wausau WI 54403
Telephone: (715)261-1500
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8-3

Marathon County Public Library
300 N. First Street
Wausau, WI 54403
Phone: 715-261-7240
Hours:

• Walk-Ins Welcome: Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Appointments Available: Wednesdays 2:00-7:00pm, every other Saturday 9:00-12:00pm and 1:30-3:00pm

Passport application can be obtained on the following website.

If both parties agree with the change in custody, the Clerk of Courts has a stipulation packet that both parties fill out and have their signatures notarized. The Form No. FA-604: Stipulation and Order to Amend Judgment for Support/Maintenance/Custody/Placement is available on the forms website. Once that is complete, bring it back to the Marathon County Clerk of Courts Office. It will be forwarded to the judge for approval. After the judge signs the order approving your stipulation and returns it to the Marathon County Clerk of Courts Office, copies will be sent out to both parties.

If you do not agree, the first step is mediation (unless you have been through the process within the last 2 years). If that does not resolve the issues, the Clerk of Courts Office has paperwork that you can fill out and file with the Clerk of Courts Office. The filing fee is $50 and you are required to have the other party personally served.

Electronic equipment including, but not limited to, cellular telephones, pagers, laptop computers and recording devices may not be used in the courtroom or juryroom without the specific permission of the Judge. Unless specific permission is given by the Judge, all electronic equipment in the possession of a juror shall be turned off.

Most trials last only one day. When a trial does last longer, the judge usually adjourns so that you can return home each day at a reasonable hour. Rarely are you required to stay overnight.

The rate of pay for jury duty is $11.00 for a half day (those excused before noon), and $22.00 for a full day (staying past noon). You will receive payment approximately two weeks after your term of jury service is complete. Mileage is paid at the rate of $.51 per mile. Make certain that the Clerk of Courts Office has your correct name, address and round-trip mileage to the courthouse. Verification of your jury service for your employer will be provided upon request.

Yes - in most instances. The law requires all qualified state citizens be available to serve as jurors. Not all persons summoned actually serve as a juror. A person may not be selected as a result of a process known as "voir dire" (vwa deer) whereby the parties in the case (and the judge in some circumstances) ask questions to determine a potential juror's qualifications or degree of impartiality to serve on a particular trial.

The court may excuse a person from jury service if the court determines the person cannot fulfill the responsibilities of a juror. If the court determines jury service would entail undue hardship, extreme inconvenience, serious obstruction or delay of justice, the court may defer service to a later date set by the court. The court may require a person to document the basis for any excuse or deferral.

Your length of service for jury duty will be 5 days of service. In the rare circumstance that a trial is not complete in 5 days, you will be required to continue your service till the end of the trial. If you come to the courthouse for a trial and the trial is either canceled or you are not selected as a juror, your trip to the courthouse will count as one day of jury service.

Jurors are usually excused for lunch. You may leave the Courthouse or bring a lunch to have in the jury room. A refrigerator and microwave are available for your use. Lunch may be provided during multiple day trials.

Jury service is a civic duty. State law protects your job. Your employer cannot fire you, demote you, threaten or intimidate you because of jury service. Upon request, the bailiff or jury clerk can complete a statement of your jury attendance for your employer.

If you have a disability which will require an accommodation by the court to allow you to serve as a juror, please contact our office at 715-261-1314 as soon as possible.

This is a non-smoking facility. Smoking will only be permitted if jurors are excused from the building during the lunch hour.

Dress comfortably, but avoid extremes in dress. There are usually no prescribed dress codes.

You are to park in the Wausau Center Mall parking ramp adjacent to the Hom Furniture store. You will need to provide your license plate # to the Bailiff upon check-in at the courthouse.

Why not? Trial by jury is a cherished constitutional right. Every resident of an area served by a circuit court who is at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and able to understand English is qualified to serve as a juror.

No person who is qualified and able to serve may be excluded on the basis of sex, race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, family status, income, age, ancestry or physical condition.

A person selected for jury service must be selected at random from a master listing using the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's list of people with motor vehicle licenses or identification cards who live in the area served by that circuit court.

All qualified people must have an equal chance to be considered for jury duty...and the obligation to serve as jurors when summoned.

Resolving legal disputes can be complex and unpredictable work. Often, cases are settled at the very last minute. When the jury is actually ready to hear the case, the parties often work out a last-minute compromise rather than gamble on what the jury will decide. These settlements may seem very inconvenient to you, but such settlements usually save time for all trial participants - and saves the taxpayers' money. And yes, you may want to bring something to read. It will help make the time pass.

• $2.00 per defendant by regular mail.
• $8.00 per defendant by certified mail.
• Private process server rates vary, possibly ranging anywhere from $15 to $65. Contact the appropriate agency for their rates.

Fees must be prepaid to the Sheriff's Office before service.  The charge is $75.00 for three attempts.  Please note that a Sheriff can only serve papers in their county. For additional information on Marathon County Sheriff’s Office fees call 715-261-1412.

Once your papers are served you will receive an “affidavit of service” from the Sheriff. File the “affidavit of service” and a copy of the receipt with the Clerk of Courts Office within 30 days of filing your case or it will be dismissed.

See WI Stat 799.11 but generally file in the following county:

• Where the claim took place; or,
• Where the personal property involved in the action is located; or,
• Where the defendant resides or does substantial business; or,
• If none of the above apply, in a county selected by the plaintiff.

• The original completed Small Claims Summons and Complaint (Form No. SC-500)
  • The defendant’s address.
  • A picture ID for the verification/notarization of your signature.
• Also provide additional copies of the summons and complaint:
  • A copy for your records.
  • A copy each defendant.
  • An additional copy for each defendant if you are using the Sheriff or private process server. If you are using the Marathon County’s Sheriff’s Office for service you will need to complete an “aid in serving papers”.
• A completed Affidavit of Non-Military Service (Form No. GF-175) is required to be filed for each defendant (not needed for a business).

Small claims actions are limited to $10,000.00 or less.

• Regular mail: If the defendant lives in Marathon County and your claim is for money, your summons and complaint may be mailed by the Clerk of Courts Office for $2.00 per defendant.
• Certified mail: If the defendant lives in Marathon County and your claim is for money, your summons and complaint may be mailed by certified mail for $8.00 per defendant.
• Personal Service: You may also have your summons and complaint served by a Private Process Server or the Sheriff's Office.

1. Wisconsin Court System Self help Center
2. Guide to Small Claims Court
3. Internet users can search for circuit court cases & judgments at the WCCA website.
4. Addition information on replevins are located at this website
5. Internet users can obtain the standard circuit court forms from the Wisconsin Court System website.
6. Landlord/Tenant Resource Center website.
7. Landlord & Tenant Information Provided In The “WI Courts” (Wisconsin Statutes) website

• The Wisconsin Circuit Court forms website.
• The Clerk of Courts Office located at 500 Forest St , Wausau WI 54403

Default judgments due to non-appearance require payment within 30 days with no extensions. Payment plans are offered to those individuals who appear in person because a signed agreement is required. Failure to pay in the time allowed will result in a 2-year suspension of license and/or a warrant issued for your arrest. Payments can also be accepted with credit card at:

https://wcca.wicourts.gov/payOnline.htmlorgovpaynow.com

If you are found guilty of a traffic violation, your driving record may be charged with demerit points. The court will not determine the number of points assessed against your record. The court will merely report the conviction to the Division of Motor Vehicles and the DMV will assess the number of points against your record, depending upon the charge. If you accumulate 12 points against your driving record within a one-year period by the date of violations, your license will be suspended or revoked.

If you have any questions about the status of your license, you should call the DMV directly at: 715-359-6981 or 608-266-2353.

In some cases, the court may have information on prior convictions from other states which are not included on your Wisconsin Driver's Record. The DMV will use this information provided by the District Attorney or court to update driver's records.

In some cases the court may have excluded a prior conviction in counting the number of alcohol related offenses. When the DMV receives this information from the District Attorney, the DMV will change the revocation period to be consistent with the court order.