Section 809.43. Rule (Number of briefs).

 

(1)  A person shall file 10 copies of a brief and appendix in the court of appeals, or the number that the court directs, and shall serve 3 copies on each party. If the opposing party is not represented by counsel, only one copy need be served on that party.

(2)  A person who is found indigent under s. 814.29 and who is not represented by counsel shall file 3 copies of a brief and appendix in the court of appeals and shall serve one copy on each party. A prisoner who has been granted leave to proceed without prepayment of fees under s. 814.29 (1m) and who is not represented by counsel shall file 3 copies of a brief or appendix in the court of appeals and shall serve one copy on each party.

Sup. Ct. Order, 83 Wis. 2d xiii (1978); Sup. Ct. Order, 164 Wis. 2d xxix (1991); Sup. Ct. Order No. 00-02 , 2001 WI 39, 242 Wis. 2d xxvii. Judicial Council Note, 2001: ?Subsection (1) was revised to simplify statutory language. The last sentence in sub. (1) reduces the number of copies required for a pro se party. Subsection (2) was revised to simplify the language and to specify that this section applies only to pro se parties. [Re Order No. 00-02 effective July 1, 2001]