Wis. Stat. § 938.344 — WI Code / Chapter 938 / Section 938.344
Disposition; certain intoxicating liquor, beer and drug violations.
Status: in_force

(2) Underage alcohol possession or possession on school grounds. If a court finds a juvenile committed a violation under s. 125.07 (4) (b) or 125.09 (2) , or a local ordinance that strictly conforms to one of those statutes, the court shall order one or any combination of the following penalties:

(a) For a first violation, a forfeiture of not more than $50, suspension of the juvenile’s operating privilege under s. 343.30 (6) (b) 1. , or participation in a supervised work program or other community service work under s. 938.34 (5g) .

(b) For a violation committed within 12 months of one previous violation, a forfeiture of not more than $100 or participation in a supervised work program or other community service work under s. 938.34 (5g) . In addition, the juvenile’s operating privilege may be suspended under s. 343.30 (6) (b) 2. , except that if the violation of s. 125.07 (4) (b) involved a motor vehicle the juvenile’s operating privilege shall be suspended under s. 343.30 (6) (b) 2.

(c) For a violation committed within 12 months of 2 or more previous violations, a forfeiture of not more than $500 or participation in a supervised work program or other community service work under s. 938.34 (5g) . In addition, the juvenile’s operating privilege may be suspended under s. 343.30 (6) (b) 3. , except that if the violation of s. 125.07 (4) (b) involved a motor vehicle the juvenile’s operating privilege shall be suspended under s. 343.30 (6) (b) 3.

(2b) Underage purchase of alcohol or entering licensed premises. If a court finds a juvenile committed a violation under s. 125.07 (4) (a) , or a local ordinance which strictly conforms to s. 125.07 (4) (a) , the court shall order one or any combination of the following penalties:

(a) For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $500, suspension of the juvenile’s operating privilege under s. 343.30 (6) (b) 1. , or participation in a supervised work program or other community service work under s. 938.34 (5g) .

(b) For a violation committed within 12 months of one previous violation, a forfeiture of not less than $300 nor more than $500 or participation in a supervised work program or other community service work under s. 938.34 (5g) . In addition, the juvenile’s operating privilege may be suspended under s. 343.30 (6) (b) 2. , except that if the violation involved a motor vehicle the juvenile’s operating privilege shall be suspended under s. 343.30 (6) (b) 2.

(c) For a violation committed within 12 months of 2 or more previous violations, a forfeiture of $500 or participation in a supervised work program or other community service work under s. 938.34 (5g) . In addition, the juvenile’s operating privilege may be suspended under s. 343.30 (6) (b) 3. , except that if the violation involved a motor vehicle the juvenile’s operating privilege shall be suspended under s. 343.30 (6) (b) 3.

(2d) False proof of age. If a court finds a juvenile committed a violation under s. 125.085 (3) (b) , or a local ordinance which strictly conforms to s. 125.085 (3) (b) , the court shall order one or any combination of the following penalties:

(a) For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500, suspension of the juvenile’s operating privilege under s. 343.30 (6) (b) 1. , or participation in a supervised work program or other community service work under s. 938.34 (5g) .

(b) For a violation committed within 12 months of a previous violation, a forfeiture of not less than $300 nor more than $500, suspension of the juvenile’s operating privilege under s. 343.30 (6) (b) 2. , or participation in a supervised work program or other community service work under s. 938.34 (5g) .

(c) For a violation committed within 12 months of 2 or more previous violations, a forfeiture of $500, suspension of the juvenile’s operating privilege under s. 343.30 (6) (b) 3. , or participation in a supervised work program or other community service work under s. 938.34 (5g) .

(2e) Drug paraphernalia violation.

(a) If a court finds a juvenile committed a violation under s. 961.573 (2) , 961.574 (2) or 961.575 (2) , or a local ordinance that strictly conforms to one of those statutes, the court shall suspend the juvenile’s operating privilege, as defined in s. 340.01 (40) , for not less than 6 months nor more than 5 years and, in addition, shall order one of the following penalties:

1. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not more than $50 or participation in a supervised work program or other community service work under s. 938.34 (5g) or both.

2. For a violation committed within 12 months of a previous violation, a forfeiture of not more than $100 or participation in a supervised work program or other community service work under s. 938.34 (5g) or both.

3. For a violation committed within 12 months of 2 or more previous violations, a forfeiture of not more than $500 or participation in a supervised work program or other community service work under s. 938.34 (5g) or both.

(b) Whenever a court suspends a juvenile’s operating privilege under this subsection, the court may take possession of any suspended license. If the court takes possession of a license, it shall destroy the license. The court shall forward to the department of transportation the notice of suspension stating that the suspension is for a violation under s. 961.573 (2) , 961.574 (2) , or 961.575 (2) , or a local ordinance that strictly conforms to one of those statutes.

(c) If the juvenile’s license or operating privilege is currently suspended or revoked or the juvenile does not currently possess a valid operator’s license under ch. 343 , the suspension under this subsection is effective on the date on which the juvenile is first eligible for issuance or reinstatement of an operator’s license under ch. 343 .

(2g) Stay of order.

(a) After ordering a penalty under sub. (2) , (2b) , (2d) or (2e) , the court, with the agreement of the juvenile, may enter an additional order staying the execution of the penalty order and suspending or modifying the penalty imposed. The order under this paragraph shall require the juvenile to do any of the following:

1. Submit to an alcohol and other drug abuse assessment that conforms to the criteria under s. 938.547 (4) and that is conducted by an approved treatment facility. The order shall designate an approved treatment facility to conduct the alcohol and other drug abuse assessment and shall specify the date by which the assessment must be completed.

2. Participate in an outpatient alcohol or other drug abuse treatment program at an approved treatment facility, if an alcohol or other drug abuse assessment conducted under subd. 1. or s. 938.295 (1) recommends treatment.

3. Participate in a court-approved alcohol or other drug abuse education program.

4. Participate in a teen court program if all of the following conditions apply:

a. The chief judge of the judicial administrative district has approved a teen court program established in the juvenile’s county of residence and the court determines that participation in the teen court program will likely benefit the juvenile and the community.

b. The juvenile admits or pleads no contest in open court, in the presence of the juvenile’s parent, guardian or legal custodian, to the allegations that the juvenile committed the violation specified in sub. (2) , (2b) , (2d) or (2e) .

c. The juvenile has not successfully completed participation in a teen court program during the 2 years before the date of the alleged violation.

5. Report to a youth report center after school, in the evening, on weekends, on other nonschool days, or at any other time that the juvenile is not under immediate adult supervision, for participation in the social, behavioral, academic, community service, and other programming of the center. Section 938.34 (5g) applies to any community service work performed by a juvenile under this subdivision.

(b) If the approved treatment facility, with the written informed consent of the juvenile or, if the juvenile has not attained the age of 12, the written informed consent of the juvenile’s parent, notifies the agency primarily responsible for providing services to the juvenile that the juvenile has submitted to an assessment under par. (a) and that the juvenile does not need treatment, intervention or education, the court shall notify the juvenile of whether or not the penalty will be reinstated.

(c) If the juvenile completes the alcohol or other drug abuse treatment program or court-approved alcohol or other drug abuse education program, the approved treatment facility or court-approved alcohol or other drug abuse education program shall, with the written informed consent of the juvenile or, if the juvenile has not attained the age of 12, the written informed consent of the juvenile’s parent, notify the agency primarily responsible for providing services to the juvenile that the juvenile has complied with the order and the court shall notify the juvenile of whether or not the penalty will be reinstated.

(d) If an approved treatment facility or court-approved alcohol or other drug abuse education program, with the written informed consent of the juvenile or, if the juvenile has not attained the age of 12, the written informed consent of the juvenile’s parent, notifies the agency primarily responsible for providing services to the juvenile that a juvenile is not participating, or has not satisfactorily completed, a recommended alcohol or other drug abuse treatment program or a court-approved alcohol or other drug abuse education program, the court shall hold a hearing to determine whether to impose the penalties under sub. (2) , (2b) , (2d) , or (2e) .

(2m) Counting violations. For purposes of subs. (2) to (2e) , all violations arising out of the same incident or occurrence shall be counted as a single violation.

(3) Prosecution in adult court. If the juvenile alleged to have committed the violation is within 3 months of his or her 17th birthday, the court assigned to exercise jurisdiction under this chapter and ch. 48 may, at the request of the district attorney or on its own motion, dismiss the citation without prejudice and refer the matter to the district attorney for prosecution under s. 125.07 (4) . The juvenile is entitled to a hearing only on the issue of his or her age. This subsection does not apply to violations under s. 961.573 (2) , 961.574 (2) or 961.575 (2) or a local ordinance that strictly conforms to one of those statutes.

History: 1995 a. 77 , 448 ; 1997 a. 84 ; 1999 a. 9 s. 3263 ; 1999 a. 109 ; 2001 a. 16 ; 2005 a. 344 ; 2009 a. 103 ; 2011 a. 32 .