AB90: Bill Text

AB90,213,9 970.10 (title) Dismissing the complaint. (1) If the district attorney moves to dismiss a complaint, the trial court shall grant the motion unless the court finds that dismissal is contrary to the public interest. The motion may not be granted during the trial without the consent of the defendant.

AB90,213,11 (3) Granting a motion made under sub. (1) dismisses the action, and the clerk shall enter an order to that effect.

AB90,684 Section 684. 970.13 (3) of the statutes is created to read:

AB90,213,14 970.13 (3) Relief from prejudicial joinder. Relief from prejudicial joinder may be sought under s. 971.68 (2).

AB90,685 Section 685. 970.14 (13) of the statutes is created to read:

AB90,213,20 970.14 (13) In an action where the state asserts jurisdiction under s. 939.03 (1) (b) or (c) and where the place of trial cannot readily be determined under this section, the trial may be in the county where the defendant intended that the crime be committed, the county of residence of the intended victims, or, if neither of these applies, Dane County.

AB90,686 Section 686. 970.15 of the statutes is created to read:

AB90,213,23 970.15 Deferred and suspended prosecution agreements. (1) Definitions. In this section:

AB90,213,25 (a) "Deferred prosecution agreement" means an agreement under which a prosecutor does not file a criminal complaint but may do so in the future.

AB90,214,3 (b) "Suspended prosecution agreement" means an agreement under which further prosecution against a person is suspended after a prosecutor files a criminal complaint against the person.

AB90,214,7 (2) Deferred prosecution agreements. The same standards that apply to a district attorney's charging authority govern the district attorney's authority to enter into a deferred prosecution agreement. A deferred prosecution agreement is enforceable in the same manner as a plea agreement.

AB90,214,14 (3) Suspended prosecution agreements. The same standards that apply to a court's authority to schedule cases and grant continuances apply to a court's authority to suspend prosecution when the parties have reached a suspended prosecution agreement. The court's authority to suspend prosecution includes the authority to defer or delay the acceptance of a plea or to withhold entry of judgment. A suspended prosecution agreement is enforceable in the same manner as a plea agreement.

AB90,214,20 (4) Admissions and statements. Consent to, or participation in, a deferred prosecution agreement or a suspended prosecution agreement is not an admission of guilt and is not admissible in any trial relating to the charge to which the agreement pertains. No statement made by a person in connection with a deferred prosecution agreement or a suspended prosecution agreement is admissible in any trial relating to the charge to which the agreement pertains.

AB90,214,25 (5) Immunity. Any organization, agency, or individual acting in good faith for which or for whom a person is assigned to work pursuant to a deferred prosecution agreement or a suspended prosecution agreement has immunity from any civil liability in excess of $25,000 for acts or omissions by the person or affecting the person.

AB90,687 Section 687. Subchapter II (title) of chapter 970 [precedes s. 970.21] of the statutes is created to read:

AB90,215,3 chapter 970

AB90,215,5 subchapter iI particular offenses

AB90,688 Section 688. Chapter 971 (title) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:

AB90,215,8 chapter 971

AB90,215,9 pretrial procedures

AB90,689 Section 689. 971.01 of the statutes is renumbered 971.051, and 971.051 (1), as renumbered, is amended to read:

AB90,215,16 971.051 (1) The district attorney shall examine all facts and circumstances connected with any preliminary examination touching the commission of any crime if the defendant has been bound over for trial and, subject to s. 970.03 (10) 971.042 (8), shall file an information according to the evidence on such examination subscribing his or her name thereto.

AB90,690 Section 690. Subchapter I (title) of chapter 971 [precedes 971.013] of the statutes is created to read:

AB90,215,19 chapter 971

AB90,215,20 Subchapter I

AB90,215,21 commencement of proceedings

AB90,691 Section 691. 971.015 (title) of the statutes is created to read:

AB90,215,23 971.015 (title) Initial court appearance.

AB90,692 Section 692. 971.015 (1) (title) of the statutes is created to read:

AB90,215,25 971.015 (1) (title) Persons in custody.

AB90,693 Section 693. 971.015 (1) (b) of the statutes is created to read:

AB90,216,5 971.015 (1) (b) A person in custody outside the county in which the offense was alleged to have been committed shall have an initial appearance in the court for the county in which the offense was alleged to have been committed as soon as practicable. Conditions of release may be set under s. 969.33.

AB90,694 Section 694. 971.015 (2) of the statutes is created to read:

AB90,216,9 971.015 (2) Persons not in custody. A person who is arrested and released or who is issued a citation is entitled to an initial appearance within a reasonable time after being arrested or cited.

AB90,695 Section 695. 971.015 (4) of the statutes is created to read:

AB90,216,12 971.015 (4) Discovery before the initial appearance. The district attorney may provide discovery before the initial appearance.

AB90,696 Section 696. 971.02 of the statutes is renumbered 971.052, and 971.052 (1) and (2) (intro.), (a), (b) and (c), as renumbered, are amended to read:

AB90,216,23 971.052 (1) If the defendant is charged with a felony in any complaint, including a complaint issued under s. 968.26 968.105, or when the defendant has been returned to this state for prosecution through extradition proceedings under ch. 976, or any indictment, no information or indictment shall be filed until the defendant has had a preliminary examination, unless the defendant waives such examination in writing or in open court or unless the defendant is a corporation or limited liability company. The omission of the preliminary examination shall not invalidate any information unless the defendant moves to dismiss prior to the entry of a plea.

AB90,216,25 (2) (intro.) Upon motion and for cause shown, the trial court may remand the case for a preliminary examination. "Cause" means all of the following:

AB90,217,1 (a) The preliminary examination was waived; and.

AB90,217,2 (b) Defendant did not have advice of counsel prior to such waiver ; and.

AB90,217,3 (c) Defendant denies that probable cause exists to hold him or her for trial; and.

AB90,697 Section 697. 971.027 (intro.) of the statutes is created to read:

AB90,217,6 971.027 Duties at the initial appearance. (intro.) All of the following shall occur at the initial appearance:

AB90,698 Section 698. 971.027 (1m) and (4) of the statutes are created to read:

AB90,217,15 971.027 (1m) Probable cause determination. The court shall determine whether the facts alleged in the complaint establish probable cause to believe that the defendant committed the crime charged. If probable cause exists as to at least one count of the complaint, the court may set a date for further proceedings and, if the defendant requests, shall set a date for trial. Notwithstanding a finding of probable cause under this subsection, the defendant may move to dismiss a complaint or any count in a complaint based on lack of probable cause by filing a motion under s. 971.65.

AB90,217,19 (4) Request for and entry of plea. The court shall ask for the defendant's plea to the charges in the complaint. If the defendant stands mute or refuses to plead to any charge, the court shall direct the entry of a plea of not guilty on the defendant's behalf.

AB90,699 Section 699. 971.03 of the statutes is renumbered 971.053.

AB90,700 Section 700. 971.035 of the statutes is created to read:

AB90,217,25 971.035 Discovery at the initial appearance. (1) Material in the district attorney's possession. At the initial appearance, the district attorney shall disclose, if in the district attorney's possession, law enforcement investigative reports relating to the case and a copy of the defendant's criminal record.

AB90,218,2 (2) Time of disclosure. Disclosure under this section shall be made after the defendant has obtained or waived legal representation.

AB90,218,4 (3) Manner of disclosure. Disclosure under this section shall be made in the manner provided in s. 971.51.

AB90,218,6 (4) Delay for good cause shown. For good cause shown, the court may allow a delay in disclosure under this section.

AB90,701 Section 701. 971.038 of the statutes is created to read:

AB90,218,11 971.038 Time limits for motions and requests for substitution. No later than 10 days after the initial appearance, the defendant may file any motions that might otherwise be waived by the entry of the plea or a request for substitution of a judge under s. 967.16.

AB90,702 Section 702. 971.04 (title) of the statutes is renumbered 967.13 (title).

AB90,703 Section 703. 971.04 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is renumbered 967.13 (1) (intro.) and amended to read:

AB90,218,17 967.13 (1) (intro.) Except as provided in subs. (2) and (3), the or s. 967.14, or subch. III of ch. 885, a defendant who is an individual shall be present for all of the following:

AB90,704 Section 704. 971.04 (1) (a) of the statutes is repealed.

AB90,705 Section 705. 971.04 (1) (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g) and (h) of the statutes are renumbered 967.13 (1) (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h) and (j) and amended to read:

AB90,218,21 967.13 (1) (c) At The trial;.

AB90,218,22 (d) During The voir dire of the trial jury;.

AB90,218,23 (e) At any Any evidentiary hearing ;.

AB90,218,24 (f) At any Any view by the jury ;.

AB90,218,25 (g) When the jury returns its The return of the jury's verdict;.

AB90,219,2 (h) At the pronouncement The granting of judgment and the imposition of sentence;.

AB90,219,3 (j) At any Any other proceeding when ordered by the court.

AB90,706 Section 706. 971.04 (2) of the statutes is renumbered 967.13 (2) and amended to read:

AB90,219,10 967.13 (2) A defendant charged with a misdemeanor may authorize his or her attorney in writing to act on his or her the defendant's behalf in any manner and, with leave of the court, and may be excused from attendance at attending any or all proceedings proceeding except entry of a plea of guilty or no contest, sentencing, or a proceeding at which a right personal to the defendant is waived.

AB90,707 Section 707. 971.04 (3) of the statutes is renumbered 967.13 (3) and amended to read:

AB90,220,4 967.13 (3) If the defendant is present at the beginning of the trial when jeopardy attaches and thereafter, during the progress of the trial or before the verdict of the jury has been returned into court, voluntarily absents himself or herself from the presence of the court without leave of the court, the trial or return of verdict of the jury in the case shall not thereby be postponed or delayed, but and the trial or submission of said the case to the jury for verdict and the return of verdict thereon, if required, shall proceed in all respects as though the defendant were present in court at all times. A defendant need not be present at the pronouncement or entry of an order granting or denying relief under s. 974.02, 974.06, or 974.07. If the defendant is not present, the time for appeal from any order under ss. 974.02, 974.06, and 974.07 shall commence after a copy has been served upon the attorney representing the defendant, or upon the defendant if he or she appeared without counsel. Service of such an order shall be complete upon mailing. A defendant appearing without counsel shall supply the court with his or her current mailing address. If the defendant fails to supply the court with a current and accurate mailing address, failure to receive a copy of the order granting or denying relief shall not be a ground for tolling the time in which an appeal must be taken.

AB90,708 Section 708 . 971.042 (7) (intro.) of the statutes is created to read:

AB90,220,7 971.042 (7) (intro.) At the preliminary examination, the court shall do one of the following:

AB90,709 Section 709. 971.05 of the statutes is renumbered 970.17, and 970.17 (2) and (4), as renumbered, are amended to read:

AB90,220,12 970.17 (2) If the defendant appears for arraignment without counsel, the court shall advise the defendant of the defendant's right to counsel as provided in s. 970.02 971.027 (1).

AB90,220,15 (4) The defendant then shall plead unless in accordance with s. 971.31 971.65 the defendant has filed a motion which requires determination before the entry of a plea. The court may extend the time for the filing of such motion.

AB90,710 Section 710. Subchapter II (title) of chapter 971 [precedes 971.06] of the statutes is created to read:

AB90,220,18 chapter 971

AB90,220,19 Subchapter II

AB90,220,20 Pleas

AB90,711 Section 711. 971.06 (1) (title) of the statutes is created to read:

AB90,220,22 971.06 (1) (title) Types of pleas.

AB90,712 Section 712. 971.06 (1) (a), (b) and (c) of the statutes are amended to read:

AB90,220,25 971.06 (1) (a) Guilty, which means that the defendant admits the facts necessary to constitute the crime.

AB90,221,3 (b) Not guilty, which means that the defendant denies the facts necessary to constitute the crime. A plea of not guilty requires the state to prove the facts necessary to constitute the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.

AB90,221,8 (c) No contest, subject to the approval of the court which means that the defendant does not contest the state's ability to prove the facts necessary to constitute the crime. The court may refuse to allow the entry of a no contest plea after consideration of the views of the parties and the public interest in the administration of justice.

AB90,713 Section 713. 971.06 (1) (d) of the statutes is repealed.

AB90,714 Section 714. 971.06 (2) of the statutes is repealed.

AB90,715 Section 715. 971.06 (3) of the statutes is repealed.