967.04   Depositions in criminal proceedings.

967.05   Methods of prosecution.

967.055   Prosecution of offenses; operation of a motor vehicle or motorboat; alcohol, intoxicant or drug.

967.057   Prosecution decisions based on contributions to organizations and agencies.

967.06   Determination of indigency; appointment of counsel; preparation of record.

967.07   Circuit court commissioners.

967.08   Telephone or live audiovisual proceedings.

967.09   Interpreters may serve by telephone or video.

967.10   Waiting area for victims and witnesses.

967.11   Alternatives to prosecution and incarceration; monitoring participants.

967.12   Electronic filing.

967.01 967.01 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 commenced on or after that date. Prosecutions commenced prior to July 1, 1970, shall be governed by the law existing prior thereto.

967.01 History History: 1979 c. 89.

967.02 967.02 Words and phrases defined. In chs. 967 to 979, unless the context of a specific section manifestly requires a different construction:

967.02(1d) (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 a person in custody so that the person will appear before the court in which the person’s appearance may be required and that the person will comply with such conditions as are set forth in the bail bond.

967.02(1h) (1h) “Bond” means an undertaking either secured or unsecured entered into by a person in custody by which the person binds himself or herself to comply with such conditions as are set forth therein.

967.02(1p) (1p) “Clerk” means clerk of circuit court of the county including the clerk’s deputies.

967.02(1t) (1t) “Court” means the circuit court unless otherwise indicated.

967.02(2) (2) “Department” means the department of corrections, except as provided in ss. 971.14 and 975.001.

967.02(2m) (2m) “Judge” means judge of a court of record.

967.02(3m) (3m) “Judgment” means an adjudication by the court that the defendant is guilty or not guilty.

967.02(5) (5) “Law enforcement officer” means any person who by virtue of the person’s office or public employment is vested by law with the duty to maintain public order or to make arrests for crimes while acting within the scope of the person’s authority.

967.02 History History: 1971 c. 298; 1977 c. 323, 449; 1979 c. 89; 1989 a. 31; 1993 a. 486; 1995 a. 27; 1997 a. 27; 2009 a. 214; 2015 a. 196.

967.02 Annotation A John Doe judge is not the equivalent of a court, and a John Doe proceeding is not a proceeding in a court of record. State v. Washington, 83 Wis. 2d 808, 266 N.W.2d 597 (1978).

967.03 967.03 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.

967.03 History History: 1979 c. 89; 2005 a. 434.

967.04 967.04 Depositions in criminal proceedings.

967.04(1) (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’s deposition in order to prevent a failure of justice, the court at any time after the filing of an indictment or information may upon motion and notice to the parties order that the prospective witness’s testimony be taken by deposition and that any designated books, papers, documents or tangible objects, not privileged, be produced at the same time and place. If a witness is committed pursuant to s. 969.01 (3), the court shall direct that the witness’s deposition be taken upon notice to the parties. After the deposition has been subscribed, the court shall discharge the witness.