Wisconsin Statutes 800.045 – Pretrial conferences
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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 800.045
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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.
(1) The municipal judge may schedule a pretrial conference. Upon agreement of the parties, the parties may waive a pretrial conference.
(2) If the defendant does not appear at the pretrial conference, the court may proceed under s. 800.035 (8) or (9).
(3) If the parties reach an agreement, the agreement shall be submitted to the court for the court’s approval. If an agreement is not reached, or if the court does not approve an agreement, the court shall schedule the action for further proceedings.