A writ of error may be sought in the court of appeals.
808.02.Writ of error.
Ch. 808: Appeals and Writs of Error · Last amended 1977 · Last verified July 15, 2026
In one sentenceSection 808.02 identifies the court of appeals as the forum where a writ of error may be sought, a short but foundational placement rule that ties directly into the definitions of appeal and appellate court set out in Section 808.01.
Full Text of Section 808.02
Plain-English Summary
Section 808.02 is a single, direct statement: a writ of error may be sought in the court of appeals. It identifies the forum for this form of appellate review without spelling out the grounds for seeking it.
The section connects directly to Section 808.01’s definitions. That section defines “appeal” to include review by writ of error, and defines “appellate court” to include the court of appeals, the same forum Section 808.02 names.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I seek a writ of error in Wisconsin?
In the court of appeals, under Section 808.02.
Is a writ of error a form of appeal under Wisconsin law?
Yes. Section 808.01 defines “appeal” to mean review by appeal or writ of error, so a writ of error sought under Section 808.02 falls within that definition.
Can a writ of error be sought in the circuit court?
No. Section 808.02 states that a writ of error may be sought in the court of appeals.
Does this section explain the grounds for seeking a writ of error?
No. It identifies only where such a writ may be sought, without spelling out the substantive grounds.
How does a writ of error relate to the definitions in Section 808.01?
Section 808.01 defines “appeal” to include review by writ of error and defines “appellate court” to include the court of appeals, the forum Section 808.02 identifies for seeking the writ.
Amendment History
History: 1977 c. 187.
Source & verification. Section text and official notes are
reproduced verbatim from the Wisconsin Statutes, published by the
Wisconsin Legislature (Legislative Reference Bureau). Last verified July 15, 2026.
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