Acts Index

Municipal court administration, judges, and procedures revised -  Act 402

court _ procedure Court — Procedure

Biological specimen for DNA analysis: requirement does not expire when completing probation, sentence, or delinquency disposition, or being released from commitment; DA may petition court to compel certain persons to provide a sample; procedure specified -  Act 261

Communications in media as evidence (Wis.Stats, s.904.085 (4)(e)), 4/29/10 [SCO no.09-12] -  SCO

Competency proceedings: eliminating condition of bail or bond when defendant is committed to DHS custody for treatment; alternative process for placing person in an inpatient setting (remedial legislation) -  Act 214

Discovery of electronically stored information (Wis.Stats, s.802.10, 804.01, 804.08, 804.09, 804.12, 805.07), 7/6/10 [SCO no.09-01] -  SCO

DNA evidence connected to certain felonies: time limit for commencing prosecution revised; reconciliation of 2005 WisActs 60 and 276 -  Act 203

Electronic signature on a criminal complaint permitted -  Act 184

Expungement of criminal record re certain misdemeanors or nonviolent Class H or Class I felonies committed before age 25; only applies to first-time convictions [Sec. 3384-3386, 9309 (1)] -  Act 28

Intentional torts: time limit for bringing an action increased -  Act 120

John Doe proceedings re state officer or employee: procedures revised; DA authority; judicial discretion over scope of examination and special prosecutors; protections and payment of attorney fees and costs -  Act 24

Landlord required to change locks if tenant requests it and provides a copy of an injunction or criminal complaint re domestic abuse; exception, rental agreement, civil damages, and lock changed by tenant provisions -  Act 117

Legal custody and physical placement study required to be submitted to both the court and the parties and be offered in accordance with the rules of evidence -  Act 187

Municipal court administration, judges, and procedures revised -  Act 402

Natural gas company exceptions to certain real estate transactions and court actions; municipal electric company revisions; certificate of public convenience and necessity exemption for certain high-voltage transmission line  -  Act 378

Natural gas company exceptions to certain real estate transactions and court actions; municipal electric company revisions; certificate of public convenience and necessity exemption for certain high-voltage transmission line  -  Act 379

OJA grants to fund treatment alternatives and diversion for criminal offenders re AODA; grant program for digital recording equipment re interrogations repealed [Sec. 155, 156, 528d, 572j, 575] -  Act 28

OWI law revisions re court ordered ignition interlock device, eligibility for an occupational license, first offense provisions, increased penalties, felony crimes, expanding a Winnebago County sentencing pilot program to other counties, revocation, trial court sentencing authority, and fee increases; court may not release certain persons after conviction but before sentencing -  Act 100

Persons serving bifurcated sentence: procedure for release on extended supervision in certain cases; notice to sentencing court, which may modify or deny; provision re elderly or terminally ill inmates [Sec. 2726, 2729j-2739p, 3222, 3286, 3360n, 3362, 3395g, r, 3400, 9311 (2), 9411 (2u)] [2739, 9411 (2u) — partial veto] -  Act 28

Probation elimination for persons committing misdemeanors: Corr.Dept may petition the sentencing court [Sec. 3392d, s, 9311 (4)] [3392d — partial veto; 3392s — vetoed] -  Act 28

Residential real estate transaction: tort action against the transferor (seller) for fraud or intentional misrepresentation permitted; definition provision -  Act 4

Self-authentication by electronic certification of certain DOT records -  Act 118

Sentencing guidelines adopted by the Sentencing Commission and court explanation of sentences to offenders: requirements revised [Sec. 3381m, 3386m, 3387m]  -  Act 28

Sexual assault victims: court prohibited from ordering a psychiatric evaluation as a condition of giving testimony, defense cannot compel a pretrial interview or deposition, admissibility of sexual conduct in civil action seeking damages  -  Act 138

TROs and injunctions re domestic abuse, child abuse, adult at risk, or harassment: petition law revisions  -  Act 262

Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act; JRCCP report -  Act 166

Victim recompense provisions deleted; procedure re cash bail and restitution [Sec. 3272m, 3349g, r, 3362m, 3364g-r, 3395t] [vetoed] -  AB-75

court _ traffic Court — Traffic

Judgments in municipal courts and traffic courts: payment in installments if defendant is unable to pay because of poverty; operating privilege suspension provisions  -  Act 17

court_appointed special advocate _casa_ Court-appointed special advocate (CASA), see Juvenile court

court of appeals Court of appeals, see Court — Appellate; Supreme Court

courts, director of state Courts, Director of State, see State Courts, Director of

cpr _cardiopulmonary resuscitation_ CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation), see Medical service

crawford county Crawford County

Court interpreter pilot project in seventh judicial administrative district authorized [Sec. 609, 9109 (1), 9409 (1)]  -  Act 28

credit Credit, see also Agricultural credit; Small loan

Electronic payment mechanisms for fees and deposits paid to DOT permitted; convenience fee authorized [Sec. 296, 307, 670, 671, 1933, 2851, 2993] -  Act 28

credit card Credit card, see Credit

credit union Credit union

Credit union conversion to mutual savings bank: procedure created [Sec. 2453w-y, 2476nm-t, 9417 (1f)] [vetoed]  -  AB-75

Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) sale or lease of motor vehicles as routine operation of the credit union permitted [Sec. 2453um, v] [vetoed] -  AB-75

credit unions, office of Credit Unions, Office of

Credit union conversion to mutual savings bank: procedure created [Sec. 2453w-y, 2476nm-t, 9417 (1f)] [vetoed]  -  AB-75

Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) sale or lease of motor vehicles as routine operation of the credit union permitted [Sec. 2453um, v] [vetoed] -  AB-75

crime and criminals Crime and criminals, see also Children — Abuse and neglect; Crime victim; Criminal identification and investigation; Data processing — Criminal acts and law enforcement; Drugs; Drunken driving; Firearms and dangerous weapons; Fraud; Juvenile delinquency; Mental health — Hospitals and institutes; Prison; Sentences and penalties; Service of process and papers; Sex crimes; Trespass

Alternatives to prosecution and incarceration for persons who use alcohol and drugs and grants to certain county with highest crime rate: OJA grants [Sec. 572, 9101 (3), (4)]  -  Act 28

Child care provider: prohibition from being licensed, certified, or contracted with re conviction or adjudicated delinquent of specified crimes; frequency of criminal history search increased, sex offender registry provision; revocation or suspension of license, certification, or contract required re conviction of or pending serious criminal charges, W-2 payment provision; fraudulent W-2 activity reporting requirements; ineligibility for Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies and use of recovered funds to detect fraud  -  Act 76

Child safety alarm required in certain vehicles used to transport children to and from a child care provider; DCF duties, emergency rule, and penalty provisions; JRCCP report  -  Act 19

Child safety alarms in child care vehicles: certain effective dates re 2009 WisAct 19 modified [Sec. 3416g-j]  -  Act 28

``College" or ``university" may not be used in a school name unless the school awards an associate or higher degree and has certain accreditation; ``state" and ``Wisconsin" may not be used in a school name if the school is not affiliated with the U.W. System or TCS; false academic credentials, definitions, EAB duties, employment discrimination, and penalty provisions; JRCCP report -  Act 300

Crime alert network created by DOJ to provide information on certain criminal activity, crime prevention, and missing or endangered persons to state agencies, law enforcement, and the private sector; fee provision -  Act 358

Crime alert network: DOJ may create to provide information on certain criminal activity, crime prevention, and missing or endangered persons to state agencies, law enforcement, and the private sector; fee and gifts and grants provisions [Sec. 525m, 535m, 2447m] [vetoed] -  AB-75

Criminal justice programs: federal revenues appropriation re ARRA created -  Act 11

Exposing genitals or pubic area re children: classification of crime changed from misdemeanor to felony if the actor is a child or under 19 years of age and not more than 4 years older than the child; JRCCP report -  Act 202

Expungement of criminal record re certain misdemeanors or nonviolent Class H or Class I felonies committed before age 25; only applies to first-time convictions [Sec. 3384-3386, 9309 (1)] -  Act 28

Housing discrimination based on person's status as a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking prohibited; defense to action for eviction provision -  Act 95

John Doe proceedings re state officer or employee: procedures revised; DA authority; judicial discretion over scope of examination and special prosecutors; protections and payment of attorney fees and costs -  Act 24

Littering: maximum forfeiture increased, large item of solid waste provisions -  Act 368

Prescription drug monitoring program: Pharmacy Examining Board directed to create; DORL to apply for federal grants; confidentiality and civil or criminal liability immunity provisions -  Act 362

Probation elimination for persons committing misdemeanors: Corr.Dept may petition the sentencing court [Sec. 3392d, s, 9311 (4)] [3392d — partial veto; 3392s — vetoed] -  Act 28

Salvinorin A (from the plant Salvia divinorum): manufacture, distribution, or delivery intended for human consumption prohibited; fine and exception provisions  -  Act 141

Traveling sales crews: regulations created; exceptions and penalty provisions; JRCCP report -  Act 3

Trespassing liability exemption under set conditions for assessor and staff making an assessment; certain civil liability immunity for owner and notice provisions; municipal assessor must publish a notice prior to revaluation of property and may not enter real property more than once per year to conduct an assessment -  Act 68

crime and criminals _ battery Crime and criminals — Battery

Reckless bodily harm to a child: penalty revised; JRCCP report  -  Act 308

Substantial bodily harm to a law enforcement officer while resisting or obstructing the officer made a felony  -  Act 251

crime and criminals _ felony Crime and criminals — Felony

Child care provider: prohibition from being licensed, certified, or contracted with re conviction or adjudicated delinquent of specified crimes; frequency of criminal history search increased, sex offender registry provision; revocation or suspension of license, certification, or contract required re conviction of or pending serious criminal charges, W-2 payment provision; fraudulent W-2 activity reporting requirements; ineligibility for Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies and use of recovered funds to detect fraud  -  Act 76

DNA evidence connected to certain felonies: time limit for commencing prosecution revised; reconciliation of 2005 WisActs 60 and 276 -  Act 203

Exposing genitals or pubic area re children: classification of crime changed from misdemeanor to felony if the actor is a child or under 19 years of age and not more than 4 years older than the child; JRCCP report -  Act 202

Expungement of criminal record re certain misdemeanors or nonviolent Class H or Class I felonies committed before age 25; only applies to first-time convictions [Sec. 3384-3386, 9309 (1)] -  Act 28

OWI law revisions re court ordered ignition interlock device, eligibility for an occupational license, first offense provisions, increased penalties, felony crimes, expanding a Winnebago County sentencing pilot program to other counties, revocation, trial court sentencing authority, and fee increases; court may not release certain persons after conviction but before sentencing -  Act 100

Reckless bodily harm to a child: penalty revised; JRCCP report  -  Act 308

Sentence adjustment for certain felonies; Parole Commission renamed the Earned Release Review Commission [for section numbers and vetoes, see ``Sentences and penalties"]  -  Act 28

Substantial bodily harm to a law enforcement officer while resisting or obstructing the officer made a felony  -  Act 251

crime and criminals _ homicide or murder Crime and criminals — Homicide or murder

DNA evidence connected to certain felonies: time limit for commencing prosecution revised; reconciliation of 2005 WisActs 60 and 276 -  Act 203

Martial arts instruction to a minor for a fee without a license prohibited; DRL licensing duties; DOJ to conduct background checks on applicants, disqualifying offenses specified  -  Act 130

crime laboratory Crime laboratory, see Justice, Department of

crime victim Crime victim

Child advocacy centers: funding reduced [Sec. 157d, s, 9101 (10)] -  Act 28

Crime victim compensation award funding re victim and witness assistance, sexual assault victim services, and county programs [Sec. 537-538c, 3388-3391c, 9430 (1j)]  -  Act 28

Extended supervision discharge after two years: Corr.Dept authority created; notice to victims required; inmates sentenced to intensive sanctions excluded [Sec. 3378r, 3381, 9311 (4), 9411 (2u)] -  Act 28

Misappropriation from cemetery of object indicating deceased was a veteran: court to require reimbursement of replacement cost -  Act 105

Offender Reentry, Council on, created; duties defined; report required [Sec. 33r, 34g, 2669k, 9111 (12f), 9411 (1f)] [2669k — partial veto] -  Act 28

Sexual assault victims: court prohibited from ordering a psychiatric evaluation as a condition of giving testimony, defense cannot compel a pretrial interview or deposition, admissibility of sexual conduct in civil action seeking damages  -  Act 138

Victim recompense provisions deleted; procedure re cash bail and restitution [Sec. 3272m, 3349g, r, 3362m, 3364g-r, 3395t] [vetoed] -  AB-75

criminal, insane Criminal, Insane, see Mental health — Hospitals and institutes

criminal discovery or procedure Criminal discovery or procedure, see Court — Procedure