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(6) (am) Except as provided in sub. (7), within 24 months after the
7release of a prisoner from jail, the county where the jail is located shall commence
8a civil action in circuit court to obtain a judgment for the medical expenses associated
9with the prisoner under sub. (2) (a) or be barred. The jailer shall provide any
10assistance that the county requests related to an action under this subsection.".
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3"(b) The county where the jail is located may obtain reimbursement by
4proceeding under s. 71.935 and certifying as a debt pursuant to s. 71.935 (2), within
524 months after the release of a prisoner from jail, the amount of medical expenses
6associated with the prisoner and incurred by the county under sub. (2) (a). Any
7money obtained as the result of an action commenced under this subsection shall be
8deposited in the county treasury.".