Claiming surplus funds in Jefferson County
Surplus from sales in Jefferson County is held by the county office that conducted the sale, typically the clerk, auditor, or treasurer. We confirm the holding office before anything is filed.
Wis. Stat. § 846.162 governs judicial mortgage surplus paid into court, with parties and former lienholders filing notice with the clerk for court entitlement decisions. Section 846.162 sets no fixed general initial notice deadline. At least eight days' notice is required before hearing. Move promptly in the foreclosure case; statutory property redemption is separate.