Local Rule General L. R. 1: Scope and Purpose of Rules
E.D. Wis. — General rule
General L. R. 1. Scope and Purpose of Rules.
The General Rules set forth in Part A govern both civil and criminal proceedings in this District. The rules set forth in Part B govern civil proceedings in this District. The rules set forth in Part C govern criminal and petty offense proceedings in this District.
In these rules the use of the term "Court" is meant to include both the district judge and the magistrate judge. Similarly the use of term "judge" without specifying "district" or "magistrate" is meant to include both.
Compliance with the rules is expected. However, the rules are intended to be enforced primarily upon the Court's own initiative, and the filing of motions alleging noncompliance with a rule may be reserved for egregious cases.