Release by law enforcement officer of arrested person

Wis. Stat. § 968.08 — under COMMENCEMENT OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS.

Wis. Stat. § 968.08

968.08 Release by law enforcement officer of ar-

May 22, 2026, are designated by NOTES. (Published 5-22-26)

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Updated 23-24 Wis. Stats.

COMMENCEMENT OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

rested person. A law enforcement officer having custody of a person arrested without a warrant may release the person arrested without requiring the person to appear before a judge if the law enforcement officer is satisfied that there are insufficient grounds for the issuance of a criminal complaint against the person arrested. History: 1993 a. 486.