Chapter 967, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE — GENERAL PROVISIONS

967.01 Title and effective date. Chapters 967 to 979 may be referred to as the criminal procedure code and shall be interpreted as a unit. Chapters 967 to 979 shall govern all criminal proceedings and is effective on July 1, 1970. Chapters 967 to 979 apply in all prosecutions com…

967.02 Words and phrases defined. In chs. 967 to 979, unless the context of a specific section manifestly requires a different construction: (1d) “Bail” means the amount of money set by the court which is required to be obligated and secured as provided by law for the release of …

967.03 District attorneys. Wherever in chs. 967 to 980 powers or duties are imposed upon district attorneys, the same powers and duties may be discharged by any of their duly qualified deputies or assistants. History: 1979 c. 89; 2005 a. 434.

967.04 Depositions in criminal proceedings. (1) If it appears that a prospective witness may be unable to attend or prevented from attending a criminal trial or hearing, that the prospective witness’s testimony is material and that it is necessary to take the prospective witness’…

967.05 Methods of prosecution. (1) A prosecution may be commenced by the filing of: (a) A complaint; (b) In the case of a corporation or limited liability company, an information; (c) An indictment. (2) The trial of a misdemeanor action shall be upon a complaint. (3) The trial of…

967.055 Prosecution of offenses; operation of a motor vehicle or motorboat; alcohol, intoxicant or drug. (1) INTENT. (a) The legislature intends to encourage the vigorous prosecution of offenses concerning the operation of motor vehicles by persons under the influence of an intox…

967.057 Prosecution decisions based on contributions to organizations and agencies. 967.06

967.06 Determination of indigency; appointment of counsel; preparation of record. (1) As soon as practicable after a person has been detained or arrested in connection with any offense that is punishable by incarceration, or in connection with any civil commitment proceeding, or …

967.07 Circuit court commissioners. A circuit court commissioner may exercise powers or perform duties specified for a judge if such action is permitted under s. 757.69. History: 1977 c. 323; 2001 a. 61.

967.08 Telephone or live audiovisual proceedings. (1) The court may, upon the motion of any party or upon its own motion, conduct proceedings referred to in this section by telephone or live audiovisual means, if available. A party may petition the court to conduct a proceeding b…

967.09 Interpreters may serve by telephone or video. On request of any party, the court may permit an interpreter to act in any criminal proceeding, other than trial, by telephone or live audiovisual means. History: Sup. Ct. Order, 141 Wis. 2d xiii (1987); 1987 a. 403.

967.10 Waiting area for victims and witnesses. (1) In this section: (a) “Victim” has the meaning given in s. 950.02 (4). (b) “Witness” has the meaning given in s. 950.02 (5). (2) If an area is available and use of the area is practical, a county shall provide a waiting area for a…

967.11 Alternatives to prosecution and incarceration; monitoring participants. (1) In this section, “approved substance abuse treatment program” means a substance abuse treatment program that meets the requirements of s. 165.95 (3), as determined by the department of justice unde…

967.12 Electronic filing. Section 801.18 shall govern the electronic filing of documents in criminal actions. Electronic filing may be made through a custom data exchange between the court case management system and the automated information system used by district attorneys. His…