Wisconsin Statutes 345.42 – Preliminary proceedings
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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 345.42
- Oral argument: An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.
- Pretrial conference: A meeting of the judge and lawyers to discuss which matters should be presented to the jury, to review evidence and witnesses, to set a timetable, and to discuss the settlement of the case.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(1) In civil actions under this chapter, oral argument permitted on motions under s. 345.41 or 345.421 may be heard by telephone under s. 807.13 (1). Any pretrial or scheduling conference may be conducted by telephone under s. 807.13 (3) and any pretrial conference may be conducted on the trial date.
(2) There shall be no preliminary examination.