Wisconsin Legislature: Court

Arbitration agreement limiting the right to bring a civil lawsuit or available remedies is void re residents of CBRF, nursing homes, adult family home, or resident care apartment complex - SB673

Bifurcated trial re interest on insurance not timely paid must be heard by same jury, discovery provision - AB938

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 - AB893

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 - SB631

Birth certificate: adult who was adopted as a child may petition the court to have original information restored, conditions set - AB858

Child care provider: prohibition from being licensed, certified, or contracted with re conviction or adjudicated delinquent of specified crimes or having certain TRO or injunction entered against the person; frequency of criminal history search increased, sex offender registry and TRO or injunction provisions; revocation or suspension of license, certification, or contract required re conviction of or pending serious criminal charges, W-2 payment and TRO or injunction provisions; certain employees required to report to DA any suspected fraud in the W-2 Program, penalty and immunity from liability - AB479

Child care provider: prohibition from being licensed, certified, or contracted with re conviction or adjudicated delinquent of specified crimes or having certain TRO or injunction entered against the person; frequency of criminal history search increased, sex offender registry and TRO or injunction provisions; revocation or suspension of license, certification, or contract required re conviction of or pending serious criminal charges, W-2 payment and TRO or injunction provisions; certain employees required to report to DA any suspected fraud in the W-2 Program, penalty and immunity from liability - SB333

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) - SB492

Contributory negligence revisions [Sec. 3223, 3270-3272, 9309 (2); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions; deleted by A.Amdts.] - AB75

Crime victim right to make a statement at sentencing or disposition: prosecutor's obligation to provide notice modified - AB146

Crimes against animals expanded re intentional or reckless mistreatment, abandonment, and failure to provide food, water, or shelter; causing a minor to mistreat an animal made a felony; judge or circuit court commissioner may consider re restraining order or injunction in domestic or child abuse cases; JRCCP report - AB747

Crimes against animals expanded re intentional or reckless mistreatment, abandonment, and failure to provide food, water, or shelter; causing a minor to mistreat an animal made a felony; judge or circuit court commissioner may consider re restraining order or injunction in domestic or child abuse cases; JRCCP report - SB555

Digital representation of a photo, film, motion picture, audio, or video created by law enforcement agent permitted in a criminal prosecution, conditions and penalties for falsifying the contents created; JRCCP report - AB627

DNA evidence connected to certain felonies: time limit for commencing prosecution revised; reconciliation of 2005 WisActs 60 and 276 - AB514

DNA sample for analysis by the state crime laboratory and inclusion in DOJ DNA database: sheriff to collect; sentencing court and juvenile delinquency adjudication provisions; DOJ duties - AB896

DNA sample for analysis by the state crime laboratory and inclusion in DOJ DNA database: sheriff to collect; sentencing court and juvenile delinquency adjudication provisions; DOJ duties - SB641

Electronic signature on a criminal complaint permitted - AB685

Electronic signature on a criminal complaint permitted - SB467

Ethics, elections, and lobbying regulation laws: prosecution and venue for trial of civil and criminal violations modified; disclosure of certain information provision - AB62

Expungement of criminal record re certain misdemeanors or nonviolent Class H or Class I felonies committed before age 25 [Sec. 3384-3386, 9309 (1); Enrolled AB-75: further revisions, expungement only applies to first-time felony convictions] - AB75

Felony victim's prior testimony: admissibility of in revocation of probation, parole, or extended supervision proceedings - AB365

Firearm prohibition notice when served with a petition for certain injunction hearings and process for surrendering firearms if court grants an injunction created, arrest warrant provision - AB559

Firearm prohibition notice when served with a petition for certain injunction hearings and process for surrendering firearms if court grants an injunction created, arrest warrant provision - SB381

Firearm sale or transfer prohibited except under specific conditions; possession by person convicted of a violent nonfelony offense prohibited; JRCCP report - AB914

Firearm sale or transfer prohibited except under specific conditions; possession by person convicted of a violent nonfelony offense prohibited; JRCCP report - SB643

Foreclosure and sale of residential property: federal mortgage modification program considerations; notice, court, and tenant provisions - SB701

Foreclosure and sale of residential property: revisions re written notice to owner in action for foreclosure, delay of sheriff's sale beyond original date, and abandoned property - AB672

Foreclosure of residential real property: notification of default and mediation process created; Director of State Courts duties specified - SB255

Gender-based act: civil cause of action created for person who suffers physical, emotional, or economic harm; definition provision - AB480

Gender-based act: civil cause of action created for person who suffers physical, emotional, or economic harm; definition provision - SB337

Health care provider conduct, statement, or gesture of apology, condolence, or sympathy is inadmissible in a civil action or administrative hearing - AB710

Intentional torts: time limit for bringing an action increased - AB354

Intentional torts: time limit for bringing an action increased - SB182

John Doe proceedings: procedures revised; DA authority and judicial discretion over scope of examination; protections and benefits extended to state officer or employee - AB78

John Doe proceedings: procedures revised; DA authority and judicial discretion over scope of examination; protections and benefits extended to state officer or employee [A.Amdt.2: reimbursing attorney fees and costs expanded, special prosecutor provisions] - SB51

Landlord required to change locks if tenant requests it and provides a copy of an injunction or criminal complaint re domestic abuse, exception provided [A.Amdt.1: rental agreement and civil damages provisions added; A.Amdt.2: permission for tenant to change the locks] - AB400

Landlord required to change locks if tenant requests it and provides a copy of an injunction or criminal complaint re domestic abuse, exception provided - SB274

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 - AB508

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 - SB332

Marijuana: medical necessity defense and immunity from arrest and prosecution; DHS to establish a registry for medical users of marijuana and license and regulate compassion centers, fee provision; does not affect federal law; JRCCP report - AB554

Marijuana: medical necessity defense and immunity from arrest and prosecution; DHS to establish a registry for medical users of marijuana and license and regulate compassion centers, fee provision; does not affect federal law; JRCCP report - SB368

Mental illness examination: supplementary exams eliminated [Sec. 1428, 2433, 2776, 3368-3373, 9322 (3); original bill only] - AB75

Mental or physical condition of a party in a civil action: revisions re scope and procedure for discovery - AB815

Mental or physical condition of a party in a civil action: revisions re scope and procedure for discovery - SB628

Municipal court administration, judges, and procedures revised [S.Amdt.1: further revisions, Milwaukee municipal court personnel provision added] - SB383

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 - AB857

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 - SB615

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, 528, 575, 578; Enrolled AB-75: funding revision, 528d, 572j; deletes 528, 578] - AB75

OWI law revisions re ignition interlock device ordered by the court, penalties increased, expanding a Winnebago County sentencing pilot program to other counties, and first offense penalties; Judicial Council to establish advisory sentencing guidelines; JRCCP report [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, Judicial Council and JRCCP provisions removed, trial court may order probation, and court may not release a person after conviction but before sentencing in certain cases; A.Amdt.1: appropriation added] - SB66

OWI monetary and imprisonment penalties changed; counting number of convictions by the court revised; county can ask DOT not to reinstate operating privileges until person has reimbursed county for jail costs - AB156

OWI penalties for third offense and higher revised; no release after third OWI conviction and pretrial release may be denied; law enforcement provision; JRCCP report - AB79

OWI violation: first offense changed to misdemeanor, LESB to establish rules for a sobriety checkpoint program, counties required to seek reimbursement from persons confined in jail, wine and liquor tax deposited into the intoxicated and drugged driver fund, definition of prohibited BAC, court may not release person after conviction but before sentencing, reinstatement of driving privileges and surcharges and fees for first offense, DOT to keep permanent record of first offense; JRCCP report - AB547

Persons serving bifurcated sentence: Corr.Dept may release on extended supervision in certain cases; provision re elderly or terminally ill inmates [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Sentences and penalties"] - AB75

Physical placement of a child: court to presume schedule that equalizes placement to the highest degree, written and oral reasons for modifying placement or granting sole custody required; rebuttable presumption applied to modification after two years revised - SB544

Powersports vehicle manufacturers and distributors, including franchisors: provisions governing relationship between created; definition, forfeiture, and civil action provisions; DATCP authority specified - AB439

Powersports vehicle manufacturers and distributors, including franchisors: provisions governing relationship between created; definition, forfeiture, and civil action provisions; DATCP authority specified - SB302

Probation elimination for persons committing misdemeanors: Corr.Dept may petition the sentencing court [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 3392d, s, 9311 (4)] - AB75

Residential mortgage loan foreclosure procedures created - AB729

Residential real estate transaction: tort action against the transferor (seller) for fraud or intentional misrepresentation permitted; definition provision - AB6

Residential real estate transaction: tort action against the transferor (seller) for fraud or intentional misrepresentation permitted; definition provision - SB9

Restraining order and injunction violations: court may order person to submit to GPS tracking by Corr.Dept in certain cases; surcharge and penalties for tampering with device; JRCCP report - AB263

Restraining order and injunction violations: court may order person to submit to GPS tracking by Corr.Dept in certain cases; surcharge and penalties for tampering with device; JRCCP report - SB178

Self-authentication by electronic certification of certain DOT records - AB456

Sentencing guidelines adopted by the Sentencing Commission and court explanation of sentences to offenders: requirements revised [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 3381m, 3386m, 3387m] - AB75

Settlement offer between a plaintiff and defendant in a civil action - AB918

Sex offender registration required re child sexual assault that was dismissed or uncharged as part of a plea agreement for fourth-degree sexual assault - AB934

Sex offender registry required to include any offense that was uncharged or dismissed as part of a plea agreement; public access provision - AB932

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 - AB419

Sexual contact with a child: statute of limitations and limits on recovery against state and local political subdivisions removed - AB839

Sexual exploitation by a therapist added to list of felonies for which preliminary hearings may be closed - AB460

Sexually explicit conduct by a person under age 18: evidentiary recordings remain in possession of court or law enforcement agency, defense inspection provisions; attempt at specified sex crimes against children made a felony; JRCCP report - AB769

Sexually explicit conduct by a person under age 18: evidentiary recordings remain in possession of court or law enforcement agency, defense inspection provisions; attempt at specified sex crimes against children made a felony; JRCCP report - SB561

Theft of telecommunications and video services: court permitted to grant reasonable attorney fees; JRCCP report - AB657

Theft of telecommunications and video services: court permitted to grant reasonable attorney fees; JRCCP report - SB443

Traffic control photographic system (TCPS) use on highways: county or municipality may enact ordinance permitting use of to detect red light violations; penalties and defense provisions - AB827

Treatment to competency for persons who are not competent for trial [Sec. 2775, 3365-3367, 9322 (5); original bill only] - AB75

TROs and injunctions re domestic abuse, child abuse, adult at risk, or harassment: petition law revisions - AB680

TROs and injunctions re domestic abuse, child abuse, adult at risk, or harassment: petition law revisions [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB464

Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act created; LRB, LC, and JRCCP duties - SB613

Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act; JRCCP report - SB365

Vacating award following arbitration pursuant to collective bargaining agreement, court authority provision - AB609

Vacating award following arbitration pursuant to collective bargaining agreement, court authority provision - SB436

Victim recompense provisions deleted; procedure re cash bail and restitution [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 3272m, 3349g, r, 3362m, 3364g-r, 3395t] - AB75

Driver's license suspension for failure to pay traffic judgment: maximum period revised [A.Sub.Amdt.1; deleted by A.Amdts.] - AB75

Judgments in municipal courts and traffic courts: payment in installments if defendant is unable to pay because of poverty; operating privilege suspension provisions - AB60

Judgments in municipal courts and traffic courts: payment in installments if defendant is unable to pay because of poverty; operating privilege suspension provisions - SB37