Wisconsin eFiling update
Appellate eFiling update – New delegation feature
The Wisconsin Appellate Electronic Filing (eFiling) system has been updated to include a feature allowing attorneys to grant their staff access to file cases and documents on their behalf. Attorneys can now delegate access to paralegals or legal assistants who have a Wisconsin Court System eCourts account.
When an attorney delegates access to their staff, the staff member can be authorized to view and prepare cases and documents using their own eCourts account, or to fully file cases and documents on behalf of the attorney. This eliminates the need for attorneys to share their username and password. This feature provides added security and is a method for the court system to ensure attorneys do not share their username and password.
Attorneys and legal staff familiar with the Circuit Court eFiling system will find the delegation feature works the same between the circuit and appellate court eFiling systems.
Two-factor authentication coming to eFiling soon!
The Wisconsin Court System recommends attorneys review the steps to set up delegation for staff as, later this year, two-factor authentication (2FA) will be implemented for all eCourts accounts. Upon implementation of two-factor authentication, users will be required to enter their password and complete a second verification step to confirm their identity. The two-factor authentication method will send a code to the eCourts account user’s email or mobile phone. Details on the implementation of two-factor authentication, including the timeline for implementation and how to set up two-factor authentication, will be provided later this year.
To setup eFiling delegation for staff, please refer to the Delegating staff access to attorney accounts help article.
Reach out to us!
For questions on the electronic exhibits feature, please contact Wisconsin eFile Support at 800-462-8843 or via email at eFilesupport@wicourts.gov.