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805.16
(4) Notwithstanding sub. (1)
, and except as provided in s. 974.02 (1m),
14a motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence may be made at any time
15within one year after verdict. Unless an order granting or denying the motion is
16entered within 90 days after the motion is made, it shall be deemed denied.
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805.16
(5) The time limits in this section for filing motions do not apply to
19motions made under s. 974.07 (2) or 980.101.".
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1808.075
(4) (h) Commitment, supervised release, recommitment
and, 2discharge
, and postcommitment relief under ss. 980.06, 980.08, 980.09
and, 980.10
,
3and 980.101 of a person found to be a sexually violent person under ch. 980.
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809.30
(1) (a) "Postconviction relief" means, in a felony or misdemeanor case,
6an appeal or a motion for postconviction relief other than a motion under s.
805.15
7(1) based on newly discovered evidence, or under s. 973.19
or, 974.06
, or 974.07 (2).
8In a ch. 48, 51, 55 or 938 case, other than a termination of parental rights case under
9s. 48.43, it means an appeal or a motion for reconsideration by the trial court of its
10final judgment or order; in such cases a notice of intent to pursue such relief or a
11motion for such relief need not be styled as seeking "postconviction" relief.
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809.30
(2) (L) An appeal under s. 974.06
or 974.07 is governed by the
14procedures for civil appeals.".
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814.245
(2) (d) "State agency" does not include the
public intervenor or citizens
20utility board.".
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814.66
(1) (a) 2. For filing a petition whereby any proceeding in estates of
24deceased persons is commenced, if the value of the property subject to
1administration, less encumbrances, liens or charges, is $10,000 or less, a fee of
$10 2$20 and, if more than $10,000, a fee of
0.1% 0.2% of the value of the property subject
3to administration, less encumbrances, liens or charges. The register in probate may
4not base a fee under this subdivision upon the value of property that is not subject
5to administration.
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(1) (b) 2. For filing a petition for guardianship of the estate under ch.
8880 or an application for conservatorship under ch. 880, if the value of the property,
9less encumbrances, liens or charges, is $10,000 or less, a fee of
$10 $20 and, if more
10than $10,000, a fee of
0.1% 0.2% of the value of the property, less encumbrances, liens
11or charges.
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(3) The register in probate shall, on the first Monday of each month, pay
14into the office of the county treasurer all fees collected by him or her and in his or her
15hands and still unclaimed as of that day. Each county treasurer shall make a report
16under oath to the state treasurer on or before the 5th day of January, April, July and
17October of all fees received by him or her under sub. (1) (a) to (f) up to the first day
18of each of those months and shall at the same time pay
50% 66.67% of the fees to the
19state treasurer for deposit in the general fund. Each county treasurer shall retain
20the balance of fees received by him or her under this section for the use of the county.".
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814.67
(1) (am) For witnesses attending before a circuit court, $16 per day.
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1814.67
(1) (b) (intro.) For attending before
any other court the court of appeals
2or the supreme court:
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814.67
(1) (b) 2. For interpreters,
$35 per one-half day a fee determined by the
5supreme court.".
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7"
Section 3842d. 865.08 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is renumbered 865.08 (1) (ac)
8and amended to read:
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865.08
(1) (ac) Upon receipt of an application and making the determinations
10required by s. 865.07, the probate registrar may enter a statement of informal
11administration, admit a will to informal probate
, and
may appoint the personal
12representative nominated by the will or requested by the interested parties, subject
13to qualification and acceptance.
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14Section 3842f. 865.08 (1) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is renumbered 865.08 (1)
15(am) (intro.) and amended to read:
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865.08
(1) (am) (intro.)
Where If no personal representative is named or
where 17if the named personal representative fails to qualify, the personal representative
18shall be
either a any of the following:
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191. A bank or trust company
that is entitled to exercise fiduciary powers in this
20state
which and that has the consent of all interested persons, other than creditors
21of the deceased
, or a.
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222. A natural person who has the consent of all interested parties, other than
23creditors of the deceased, and
is: who is not disqualified under s. 856.23.
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4885.37 (title)
Interpreters for persons with language difficulties or
5hearing or speaking impairments in municipal courts and administrative
6agency contested cases.
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885.37
(1) (b) If a
municipal court has notice that a person who
fits any of the
10criteria under par. (a) is a juvenile or parent subject to ch. 938, or who is a witness
11in a proceeding under ch. 938, has a language difficulty because of the inability to
12speak or understand English, has a hearing impairment, is unable to speak or has
13a speech defect, the court shall make a factual determination of whether the
14language difficulty or the hearing or speaking impairment is sufficient to prevent the
15individual from communicating with his or her attorney, reasonably understanding
16the English testimony or reasonably being understood in English. If the court
17determines that an interpreter is necessary, the court shall advise the person that
18he or she has a right to a qualified interpreter and that, if the person cannot afford
19one, an interpreter will be provided for him or her at the public's expense. Any waiver
20of the right to an interpreter is effective only if made voluntarily in person, in open
21court and on the record.
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885.37
(2) A
municipal court may authorize the use of an interpreter in actions
24or proceedings in addition to those specified in sub. (1)
(b).
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885.37
(4) (a) The necessary expense of furnishing an interpreter for an
3indigent person in a municipal court shall be paid by the municipality.
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885.37
(5) (a) If a
municipal court under sub. (1)
(b) or (2) or an agency under
6sub. (3) decides to appoint an interpreter, the court or agency shall follow the
7applicable procedure under par. (b) or (c).
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9885.38 Interpreters in circuit and appellate courts. (1) In this section:
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(a) "Court proceeding" means any proceeding before a court of record.
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(b) "Limited English proficiency" means any of the following:
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1. The inability, because of the use of a language other than English, to
13adequately understand or communicate effectively in English in a court proceeding.
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2. The inability, due to a speech impairment, hearing loss, deafness,
15deaf-blindness, or other disability, to adequately hear, understand, or communicate
16effectively in English in a court proceeding.
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(c) "Qualified interpreter" means a person who is able to do all of the following:
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1. Readily communicate with a person who has limited English proficiency.
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2. Orally transfer the meaning of statements to and from English and the
20language spoken by a person who has limited English proficiency in the context of
21a court proceeding.
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3. Readily and accurately interpret for a person who has limited English
23proficiency, without omissions or additions, in a manner that conserves the meaning,
24tone, and style of the original statement, including dialect, slang, and specialized
25vocabulary.
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1(2) The supreme court shall establish the procedures and policies for the
2recruitment, training, and certification of persons to act as qualified interpreters in
3a court proceeding and for the coordination, discipline, retention, and training of
4those interpreters.
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5(3) (a) In criminal proceedings and in proceedings under ch. 48, 51, 55, or 938,
6if the court determines that the person has limited English proficiency, and an
7interpreter is necessary, the court shall advise the person that he or she has the right
8to a qualified interpreter and that, if the person cannot afford one, an interpreter will
9be provided at the public's expense if the person is one of the following:
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1. A party in interest.
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2. A witness, while testifying in a court proceeding.
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3. An alleged victim, as defined in s. 950.02 (4).
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4. A parent or legal guardian of a minor party in interest or the legal guardian
14of a party in interest.
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5. Another person affected by the proceedings, if the court determines that the
16appointment is necessary and appropriate.
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(b) The court may appoint more than one qualified interpreter in a court
18proceeding when necessary.
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(c) If a person with limited English proficiency, as defined in sub. (1) (b) 2., is
20part of a jury panel in a court proceeding, the court shall appoint a qualified
21interpreter for that person.
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(d) If a person with limited English proficiency requests the assistance of the
23clerk of circuit courts regarding a legal proceeding, the clerk may provide the
24assistance of a qualified interpreter to respond to the person's inquiry.
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1(e) A qualified interpreter appointed under this subsection may, with the
2approval of the court, provide interpreter services outside the court room that are
3related to the court proceedings, including during court-ordered psychiatric or
4medical exams or mediation.
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5(4) (a) The court may accept the waiver of the right to a qualified interpreter
6by a person with limited English proficiency at any point in the court proceeding if
7the court advises the person of the nature and effect of the waiver and determines
8on the record that the waiver has been made knowingly, intelligently, and
9voluntarily.
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(b) At any point in the court proceeding, for good cause, the person with limited
11English proficiency may retract his or her waiver and request that a qualified
12interpreter be appointed.
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13(5) Every qualified interpreter, before commencing his or her duties in a court
14proceeding, shall take a sworn oath that he or she will make a true and impartial
15interpretation. The supreme court may approve a uniform oath for qualified
16interpreters.
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17(6) Any party to a court proceeding may object to the use of any qualified
18interpreter for good cause. The court may remove a qualified interpreter for good
19cause.
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20(7) The delay resulting from the need to locate and appoint a qualified
21interpreter may constitute good cause for the court to toll the time limitations in the
22court proceeding.
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23(8) (a)
Except as provided in par. (b), the necessary expenses of providing
24qualified interpreters to indigent persons with limited English proficiency under
25this section shall be paid as follows:
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11. The county in which the circuit court is located shall pay the expenses in all
2proceedings before a circuit court and when the clerk of circuit court uses a qualified
3interpreter under sub. (3) (d). The county shall be reimbursed as provided in s.
4758.19 (8) for expenses paid under this subdivision.
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2. The court of appeals shall pay the expenses in all proceedings before the court
6of appeals.
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3. The supreme court shall pay the expenses in all proceedings before the
8supreme court.
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(b) The state public defender shall pay the expenses for interpreters assisting
10the state public defender in representing an indigent person in preparing for court
11proceedings.".
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895.035
(2m) (c) The court assigned to exercise jurisdiction under chs. 48 and
17938 may order that the juvenile perform community service work for a public agency
18or nonprofit charitable organization that is designated by the court in lieu of making
19restitution or paying the forfeiture or surcharge. If the parent agrees to perform
20community service work in lieu of making restitution or paying the forfeiture or
21surcharge, the court may order that the parent perform community service work for
22a public agency or a nonprofit charitable organization that is designated by the court.
23Community service work may be in lieu of restitution only if also agreed to by the
24public agency or nonprofit charitable organization and by the person to whom
1restitution is owed. The court may utilize any available resources, including any
2community service work program, in ordering the juvenile or parent to perform
3community service work. The number of hours of community service work required
4may not exceed the number determined by dividing the amount owed on the
5restitution, forfeiture
, or surcharge by the minimum wage established under
ch. 104
6for adults in nonagriculture, nontipped employment s. 104.035 (2). The court shall
7ensure that the juvenile or parent is provided with a written statement of the terms
8of the community service order and that the community service order is monitored.".
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11895.59 Liability exemption; outdoor lighting. Outdoor lighting may not
12be found to be a nuisance or trespass if all of the following apply:
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13(1) The outdoor lighting complies with the guidelines promulgated under s.
14101.815 (1).