Amendment AA1-AB109

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2011 - 2012 LEGISLATURE

ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT 1, TO 2011 ASSEMBLY BILL 109

January 20, 2012 - Offered by Representative Jacque.

AB109-AA1,1,1 At the locations indicated, amend the bill as follows:

AB109-AA1,1,2 1. Page 2, line 1: delete that line and substitute:

AB109-AA1,1,3 " Section 1m. 971.20 (10) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB109-AA1,1,6 971.20 (10) Form of request. A request for substitution of a judge may shall specify the reason for the request, shall be in writing, and shall be made in the following form:

AB109-AA1,1,7 STATE OF WISCONSIN

AB109-AA1,1,8 CIRCUIT COURT

AB109-AA1,1,9 .... County

AB109-AA1,1,10 State of Wisconsin

AB109-AA1,1,11 vs.

AB109-AA1,1,12 ....(Defendant)

AB109-AA1,2,3 Pursuant to s. 971.20 the defendant (or defendants) request (s) a substitution for the Hon. .... as judge in the above entitled action. The reason (s) for this request (is/are) the following (must select one): ...

AB109-AA1,2,5 1. The judge has been engaged as counsel in the action prior to appointment or election as a judge.

AB109-AA1,2,6 2. The judge is otherwise interested in the action.

AB109-AA1,2,7 3. The judge is of kin or related to either party to the action.

AB109-AA1,2,8 4. The judge is a material witness in the action.

AB109-AA1,2,11 5. The party filing the affidavit has cause to believe that on account of the bias, prejudice, or interest of the judge he or she cannot obtain a fair and impartial trial. (Optional explanation).".

AB109-AA1,2,12 Dated ...., .... (year)

AB109-AA1,2,13 ....(Signature of defendant or defendant's attorney)".

AB109-AA1,2,14 (End)