Who fills out this form?

The form is for the defendant in the case. You must sign it yourself. Great, you do not need a Notary Public if you provide an unsworn declaration.

What does this form ask the court for?

It asks the court to stop the eviction proceedings. This is based on the defendant having applied for emergency assistance.

SC-5500VA

Petition for Stay of Eviction Based on Defendant's Application for Emergency Assistance (Small Claims)

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective May 30, 2024

This form is used by a defendant to ask the court to pause eviction proceedings because they have applied for emergency assistance. It requires the defendant to state that they are the defendant, have applied for assistance, and that no writ of restitution has been issued.

The court describes it as: To request the court to stay eviction proceedings after defendant has applied for an Emergency Assistance grant. Voluntary form.

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This form is used in a small claims case when the defendant has applied for emergency assistance and wishes to ask the court to temporarily stop the eviction process.

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Who fills out this form?: The form is for the defendant in the case. You must sign it yourself. Great, you do not need a Notary Public if you provide an unsworn declaration.
What does this form ask the court for?: It asks the court to stop the eviction proceedings. This is based on the defendant having applied for emergency assistance.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect May 30, 2024.

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