Code · Wisconsin · Chapter 971 — Criminal procedure — proceedings before and at trial

971.30 Motion defined.

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(1)‘‘Motion” means an application for an order.

(2)Unless otherwise provided or ordered by the court, all motions shall meet the following criteria:

(a)Be in writing.

(b)Contain a caption setting forth the name of the court, the venue, the title of the action, the file number, a denomination of the party seeking the order or relief and a brief description of the type of order or relief sought.

(c)State with particularity the grounds for the motion and the order or relief sought.