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TR-310

Motion to Reopen Traffic Forfeiture

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective May 18, 2023

This form is a request to the court asking it to reopen a case where a traffic forfeiture was involved. It is used when a court entered a judgment because someone failed to appear at a scheduled date.

The court describes it as: Motion to Reopen Traffic Forfeiture.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a case involving a traffic forfeiture was set for a trial or initial appearance, and the court entered a judgment because the person did not show up. The filer must explain why they failed to appear.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a Motion to Reopen Traffic Forfeiture, which asks the court to reopen a case where a forfeiture was involved.
Who fills out this form?
The form has sections for both a Plaintiff and a Defendant, suggesting either party may file it.
What information must be included?
The filer must provide the case number and explain the reason for their failure to appear at the scheduled date.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect May 18, 2023.

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