2013 Acts Index

Location of cell phone or other wireless telecommunications device: law enforcement prohibited from tracking without a warrant; process to apply to court for warrant created - Act 375

Marijuana and synthetic cannabinoid: local ordinance to prohibit possession of any amount allowed and prosecution for second or subsequent offense provisions - Act 293

Municipal court practice and procedure revisions re role of circuit court clerk in filing the oath and bond of a municipal judge, signatures on citations or complaints alleging a municipal ordinance violation, municipal court judge authority to order default judgment against defendant who fails to appear at trial, and fee for transcript of electronic recording of proceedings - Act 107

Overdose or adverse reaction to a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog: immunity from criminal prosecution for person who seeks aid for another person; drug paraphernalia provision - Act 194

Patent or pending patent: regulations created re written communications to enforce or assert rights in connection with; DATCP and AG duties, penalty and exemptions provisions; JRCCP report - Act 339

Presentence investigation report access by the assistant AG in certain cases - Act 108

Presentence investigation: victim of a crime allowed to view portions of the report - Act 338

Prisoner reimbursement of expenses when released from jail: county or jailer shall choose to seek reimbursement of expenses by civil action or by certifying expenses as debt to DOR, medical expenses provision - Act 315

Race-based team names, nicknames, logos, and mascots used by schools: complaint process changed; DHA and not State Superintendent to hold hearings, rules provision; school district does not have to comply with existing court order to terminate use of; school district prohibited from membership in an interscholastic athletic association that bars race-based team name, mascot, etc. - Act 115

Repair, replacement, and refund under new motor vehicle warranties: laws governing revised - Act 101

Sex offender registry: information provided to the general public expanded and notice from Corr.Dept or DHS to local law enforcement modified - Act 283

Sexual assault of a child statues of limitations cross-reference corrections and other revisions; suspension of concealed carry license if person is prohibited from possessing a dangerous weapon as a condition of release with a felony or misdemeanor charge (remedial legislation) - Act 167

Short-term sanctions system for violations of conditions of extended supervision, parole, probation, or deferred prosecution agreement established; temporary housing of persons on probation in county jails or houses of correction; attempt to possess a schedule I or II controlled substance or analog that is a narcotic made a felony - Act 196

Solicitation of a fee by a business or individual for providing a public record: regulations created; DATCP duties; penalties, definitions, and exception provisions - Act 247

TROs and injunctions for domestic abuse, child abuse, individuals-at-risk, and harassment revisions re stalking, contacting petitioner, essential persons at hearings, confidentiality, guardian ad litem compensation, and ex parte orders with a judge substitution - Act 322

Underage alcohol violations: retailers provided with a private right of action against violators; exception and conditions provisions - Act 65

Voluntary intoxication as defense to criminal liability eliminated - Act 307

court of appeals Court of appeals, see Court -- Appellate

cpa CPA, see Certified public accountant

craft employee Craft employee, see Apprenticeship

crane game Crane game, see Amusement

crawford county Crawford County

``Governor Patrick Lucey Highway": DOT to designate and mark portion of STH 35 in Crawford County as [Sec. 1554m] - Act 20

credit Credit, see also Small loan

Payday loans and consumer loans: definition of ``default" revised [Sec. 2178d, f] - Act 20

Rule-making procedure revised; various DFI rules modified and repealed re remote terminals, collection agencies, adjustment service companies, sales finance companies, review procedure, and mortgage bankers, brokers, and loan originators [Admin.Code DFI-Bkg 10.03, 14.07, 14.08, 14.09, 40.04, 41.05, 46.01, 73.02, 73.03, 73.05, 74.07, 74.08, 74.11, 74.13, 76.03, 76.06, 76.07, 76.09, 76.11, 76.12, 76.13; DFI-CU 63.07, 63.08, 63.09; DFI-SB 12.07, 12.08, 12.09; DFI-SL 12.07, 12.08, 12.09] - Act 136

Sales tax bad debt adjustments revisions re private label credit card, dual purpose credit card, and lenders; definition provisions - Act 229

Security freeze of credit report of protected individuals: provisions and penalties created; DOJ and DATCP duties - Act 78

credit card Credit card, see Credit

credit union Credit union, see also Financial institution

``Bank services" of a bank service corporation expanded and services to nonparticipant banks requirement repealed; services provided by credit union service organizations expanded; Division of Banking and Office of Credit Unions duties - Act 22

Rule-making procedure revised; various DFI rules modified and repealed re authorized activities of credit unions, control procedures for credit unions, and record retention by financial institutions [Admin.Code DFI-Bkg 9.01, 41.01, 47; DFI-CU 54.05, 57.01, 57.03, 59.03, 60.01, 60.03, 60.05, 60.06, 61 (title), 61.01, 61.02, 61.03, 61.04, 65, 66.02, 67.01, 67.02, 67.03, 67.04, 67.05, 68.02, 68.03, 68.06, 70, 72.12, 72.13, 74; DFI-SL 6.01, 6.03; DFI-SB 6.01, 6.03, 6.05] - Act 277

credit unions, office of Credit Unions, Office of

``Bank services" of a bank service corporation expanded and services to nonparticipant banks requirement repealed; services provided by credit union service organizations expanded; Division of Banking and Office of Credit Unions duties - Act 22

Rule-making procedure revised; various DFI rules modified and repealed re authorized activities of credit unions, control procedures for credit unions, and record retention by financial institutions [Admin.Code DFI-Bkg 9.01, 41.01, 47; DFI-CU 54.05, 57.01, 57.03, 59.03, 60.01, 60.03, 60.05, 60.06, 61 (title), 61.01, 61.02, 61.03, 61.04, 65, 66.02, 67.01, 67.02, 67.03, 67.04, 67.05, 68.02, 68.03, 68.06, 70, 72.12, 72.13, 74; DFI-SL 6.01, 6.03; DFI-SB 6.01, 6.03, 6.05] - Act 277

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 -- Criminal acts and law enforcement; Drunken driving; Firearms and dangerous weapons; Fraud; Juvenile delinquency; Mental health -- Hospitals and institutes; Prison; Sentences and penalties; Sex crimes

Biological specimen for DNA analysis: individuals who must submit samples expanded; immunity from liability for certain law enforcement and DHS personnel; conditions for purging records; DNA surcharge; JLC study required; JRCCP report [Sec. 388, 390, 818, 1234, 1906-1935, 1937, 2150, 2155, 2156, 2291, 2292, 2324, 2325, 2327-2329, 2343-2344c, 2353-2358, 2360w-2362, 9126 (1), 9326 (1), 9426 (1)] - Act 20

Child enticement: vehicle and property used in commission of the crime may be seized by law enforcement; return of property to innocent persons as soon as practically possible provision - Act 262

Child-related law revisions re minors signing statement acknowledging paternity, representative of deceased respondent in a paternity action, form for a summons in a paternity action correction, delinquent child support and levy by DCF, Wisconsin Shares eligibility determination when the individual is taking basic education or technical college courses, guardian ad litem in unborn child in need of protection or services proceeding, diligent investigation after report of child abuse or neglect, voluntary foster care education program eliminated, crime barring person from showing he or she has been rehabilitated for child care purposes (remedial legislation) - Act 170

Cigarette tax stamp: DOR to study improving cigarette tax collection system and combating illegal cigarette trafficking [Sec. 9137 (1L)] - Act 20

Crime prevention funding board: each county authorized to establish; duties, surcharge, and reports provisions [Sec. 514s, 1238m, 1239m, 1243m, 2291m, 2293m, 2352m, 2358m, 9129 (1e)] [vetoed] - Act 20

Crime victim and witness assistance surcharge revision [Sec. 2358d-k] - Act 20

Human trafficking definition modified; process to vacate a conviction or adjudication or expunge the record of a victim of human trafficking; evidence of past actions in human trafficking cases; sex offense definition revised re children and lifetime supervision; strangulation added to list of offenses re intensive sanctions program, domestic abuse, and crime victim compensation; JRCCP report - Act 362

Law enforcement training and education standards revised; D.N.A. submission, testing, and collection at arrest for a violent crime provisions; D.N.A. analysis surcharge - Act 214

PSC revisions re certificates for certain activities, public utility rate schedules, telecommunications regulations, legislative repeal or modification of agency rules, and tampering with telecommunications or electric wires; cable television telecommunications service provider considered certified as an alternative telecommunications utility and rules repealed [Admin.Code PSC 171] - Act 125

Public assistance programs including W-2, MA, and FoodShare: offenses considered crimes against government and its administration and DOJ or a DA is authorized to prosecute - Act 226

Sexual assault of a child statues of limitations cross-reference corrections and other revisions; suspension of concealed carry license if person is prohibited from possessing a dangerous weapon as a condition of release with a felony or misdemeanor charge (remedial legislation) - Act 167

Sexually explicit conduct: posting or publishing images of without consent of the person prohibited; penalties, definitions, and exceptions provisions; JRCCP report - Act 243

Shot Spotter Program in the City of Milwaukee appropriation; Sheboygan County tuberculosis response funding decreased - Act 263

Strip search permitted if person arrested or lawfully detained will be incarcerated, imprisoned, or detained with one or more persons; definition provisions - Act 317

Theft of telecommunication or video services: first offense penalty changed; attorney fees permitted in civil suit against person who committed the theft; JRCCP report - Act 89

Trafficking SNAP benefits is subject to penalties; JRCCP report - Act 42

Treatment and diversion (TAD) grants to counties for persons charged with or convicted of AODA related offense: funding increased and reports required - Act 197

TROs and injunctions for domestic abuse, child abuse, individuals-at-risk, and harassment revisions re stalking, contacting petitioner, essential persons at hearings, confidentiality, guardian ad litem compensation, and ex parte orders with a judge substitution - Act 322

Voluntary intoxication as defense to criminal liability eliminated - Act 307

Wisconsin Code of Military Justice revisions re sexual assault, sexual misconduct, and stalking; JRCCP report - Act 201

crime and criminals _ felony Crime and criminals -- Felony

Biological specimen for DNA analysis: individuals who must submit samples expanded; immunity from liability for certain law enforcement and DHS personnel; conditions for purging records; DNA surcharge; JLC study required; JRCCP report [Sec. 388, 390, 818, 1234, 1906-1935, 1937, 2150, 2155, 2156, 2291, 2292, 2324, 2325, 2327-2329, 2343-2344c, 2353-2358, 2360w-2362, 9126 (1), 9326 (1), 9426 (1)] - Act 20

Drones: use of by law enforcement restricted, definition and search warrant provisions; penalties for use of weaponized drone and using a drone equipped with recording or transmitting equipment, exceptions specified; JRCCP report - Act 213

Fraudulent motor vehicle emission inspection report prohibitions and penalties created; registering a vehicle with a fraudulent emission inspection prohibited, penalty provision; DOT duties; JRCCP report - Act 368

Harboring or aiding a felon and tampering with evidence: exemption for family members repealed; penalty for violation increased under certain conditions; JRCCP report - Act 254

Human trafficking definition modified; process to vacate a conviction or adjudication or expunge the record of a victim of human trafficking; evidence of past actions in human trafficking cases; sex offense definition revised re children and lifetime supervision; strangulation added to list of offenses re intensive sanctions program, domestic abuse, and crime victim compensation; JRCCP report - Act 362

Income tax return negligently or fraudulently filed for refund or credit: criminal and civil penalties created [Sec. 1441-1443, 9337 (5)] - Act 20

Presentence investigation report access by the assistant AG in certain cases - Act 108

Real Estate Examining Board revisions re eligibility for a real estate license or certificate following a felony conviction, preapplication procedure and other forms, and assess forfeiture for submitting false information; immunity for employing broker re negligent hiring claim under certain conditions - Act 288

Sexual assault of a child statues of limitations cross-reference corrections and other revisions; suspension of concealed carry license if person is prohibited from possessing a dangerous weapon as a condition of release with a felony or misdemeanor charge (remedial legislation) - Act 167

Short-term sanctions system for violations of conditions of extended supervision, parole, probation, or deferred prosecution agreement established; temporary housing of persons on probation in county jails or houses of correction; attempt to possess a schedule I or II controlled substance or analog that is a narcotic made a felony - Act 196

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

Extension of an injunction modified; petitioner may request a new TRO or injunction before expiration of previous one - Act 311

crime laboratory Crime laboratory, see Justice, Department of

crime victim Crime victim

Crime victim and witness assistance surcharge revision [Sec. 2358d-k] - Act 20

Crime victim and witness surcharge revenue collections [Sec. 2348, 2359] - Act 20

Crime victims and witness surcharge: entire amount allocated to services for the rights of crime victims and witnesses and GPR appropriation created for grants to sexual assault victim services [Sec. 392-396, 1942, 2339, 2349-2352] - Act 20

Domestic abuse incidents: law enforcement to report when an arrest is not made and procedures following an incident; victim access to service provider information; DOJ access to prosecutor technology for case tracking system maintained by DOA - Act 323

Extension of an injunction modified; petitioner may request a new TRO or injunction before expiration of previous one - Act 311

Human trafficking definition modified; process to vacate a conviction or adjudication or expunge the record of a victim of human trafficking; evidence of past actions in human trafficking cases; sex offense definition revised re children and lifetime supervision; strangulation added to list of offenses re intensive sanctions program, domestic abuse, and crime victim compensation; JRCCP report - Act 362

Officer-involved death: each law enforcement agency required to have a written policy; requirements, definitions, and crime victim rights provisions - Act 348

Presentence investigation: victim of a crime allowed to view portions of the report - Act 338

Program director for crime victims compensation changed to executive director of the Office of Crime Victim Services; salary provision [Sec. 492, 495, 2007] - Act 20

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

criminal history search Criminal history search, see Criminal identification and investigation

criminal identification and investigation Criminal identification and investigation, see also Witness

Child abuse and neglect reports and records re caregiver background check: conforming state law to the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act re unsubstantiated or false cases - Act 261

Child care providers: fingerprinting reimbursed under Wisconsin Shares, fee provision; background check requirements and report revisions [Sec. 881, 926, 937-938f, 939] - Act 20

DSPS to collect fingerprints of applicants for real estate appraiser certification or license and submit to the FBI; DSPS or appropriate board may reprimand a credential holder or limit or revoke a credential for failure to provide information re an investigation into misconduct within certain amount of time - Act 124

Fees collected for handgun purchase background checks and issuing concealed carry certification cards and licenses to one appropriation to provide these services [Sec. 383-385, 1971] - Act 20

Firearm possession prohibited for persons subject to an individuals-at-risk injunction; court and law enforcement may request information from DOJ re person's eligibility to possess a firearm - Act 223

Firearms restriction background check fee [Sec. 1970q, 9226 (2L)] - Act 20