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WI Stat § 23.56 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.56 - Arrest with a warrant.

23.56  Arrest with a warrant. (1) A person may be arrested for a violation of those statutes enumerated in s. 23.50 (1), any administrative rules promulgated thereunder, any rule of the Kickapoo reserve management board under s. 41.41 (7) (k), or any local ordinances enacted by any local authority in accordance with s. 23.33 (11) (am), 23.335 (21) (a), or 30.77, after a warrant that substantially complies with s. 968.04 has been issued. Except as provided in sub. (2), the person arrested shall be brought without unreasonable delay before a court having jurisdiction to try the action. (2) In actions to collect forfeitures, plus costs, fees, and surcharges imposed under ch. 814, the judge who issues a warrant under sub. (1) may endorse upon the warrant the amount of the deposit. If no endorsement is made, the deposit schedule under s. 23.66 shall apply, unless the court directs that the person be brought before the court.History:  1975 c. 365; 1977 c. 29; 1979 c. 34; 1985 a. 36; 1987 a. 27; 1987 a. 200 s. 4; 1991 a. 39; 1993 a. 349; 1995 a. 27, 216; 2003 a. 139; 2015 a. 170.
WI Stat § 23.57 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.57 - Arrest without a warrant.

23.57  Arrest without a warrant. (1) A person may be arrested without a warrant when the arresting officer has probable cause to believe that the person is committing or has committed a violation of those statutes enumerated in s. 23.50 (1), any administrative rules promulgated thereunder, any rule of the Kickapoo reserve management board under s. 41.41 (7) (k), or any local ordinances enacted by any local authority in accordance with s. 23.33 (11) (am), 23.335 (21) (a), or 30.77; and:(a) The person refuses to accept a citation or to make a deposit under s. 23.66; or(b) The person refuses to identify himself or herself satisfactorily or the officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the person is supplying false identification; or(c) Arrest is necessary to prevent imminent bodily harm to the enforcing officer or to another. (2) In all cases the officer shall bring the person arrested before a judge without unnecessary delay.History:  1975 c. 365; 1987 a. 200 s. 4; 1993 a. 349; 1995 a. 27, 216; 2015 a. 170.
WI Stat § 23.58 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.58 - Temporary questioning without arrest.

23.58  Temporary questioning without arrest. (1) After having identified himself or herself as an enforcing officer, an enforcing officer may stop a person in a public place for a reasonable period of time when the officer reasonably suspects that such person is committing, is about to commit or has committed a violation of those statutes enumerated in s. 23.50 (1), any administrative rules promulgated thereunder, any rule of the Kickapoo reserve management board under s. 41.41 (7) (k), or any local ordinances enacted by any local authority in accordance with s. 23.33 (11) (am), 23.335 (21) (a), or 30.77. Such a stop may be made only where the enforcing officer has proper authority to make an arrest for such a violation. The officer may demand the name and address of the person and an explanation of the person's conduct. Such detention and temporary questioning shall be conducted in the vicinity where the person was stopped. (2) An enforcing officer has reasonable suspicion to perform a stop under sub. (1) if an all-terrain vehicle, utility terrain vehicle, off-highway motorcycle, boat, or snowmobile does not visibly display a registration plate or decal under s. 23.33 (2) or 23.335 (4) (c) or (5) (c), a nonresident trail pass under s. 23.33 (2j) or 23.335 (6), a registration or certification decal under s. 30.523 (2), or a registration decal or trail use sticker under s. 350.12 (5).History:  1975 c. 365; 1987 a. 200 s. 4; 1993 a. 349; 1995 a. 27, 216; 2015 a. 89, 170.
WI Stat § 23.59 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.59 - Search during temporary questioning.

23.59  Search during temporary questioning. When an enforcing officer has stopped a person for temporary questioning pursuant to s. 23.58 (1) and reasonably suspects that he or she or another is in danger of physical injury, the officer may search such person for weapons or any instrument or article or substance readily capable of causing physical injury and of a sort not ordinarily carried in public places by law abiding persons. If the officer finds such a weapon or instrument, or any other property possession of which he or she reasonably believes may constitute the commission of a violation of those statutes enumerated in s. 23.50 (1) or which may constitute a threat to his or her safety, the officer may take it and keep it until the completion of the questioning, at which time he or she shall either return it, if lawfully possessed, or arrest the person so questioned for possession of the weapon, instrument, article or substance, if he or she has the authority to do so, or detain the person until a proper arrest can be made by appropriate authorities. Searches during temporary questioning as provided under this section shall only be conducted by those enforcing officers who have the authority to make arrests for crimes. History:  1975 c. 365; 2015 a. 89.
WI Stat § 23.60 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.60 - Search incident to the issuance of a lawfully issued citation.

23.60  Search incident to the issuance of a lawfully issued citation. If the enforcing officer has stopped a person to issue a citation pursuant to s. 23.62 and reasonably suspects that he or she or another is in danger of physical injury, the officer may search such person for weapons or any instrument or article or substance readily capable of causing physical injury and of a sort not ordinarily carried in public places by law abiding persons. If the officer finds such a weapon or instrument, or any other property possession of which he or she reasonably believes may constitute the commission of a violation of those statutes enumerated in s. 23.50 (1), or which may constitute a threat to his or her safety, the officer may take it and keep it until he or she has completed issuing the citation, at which time the officer shall either return it, if lawfully possessed, or arrest the person for possession of the weapon, instrument, article or substance, if he or she has the authority to do so, or detain the person until a proper arrest can be made by appropriate authorities.History:  1975 c. 365.
WI Stat § 23.61 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.61 - Search and seizure; when authorized.

23.61  Search and seizure; when authorized. A search of a person, object or place may be made and things may be seized when the search is made: (1) Incident to a lawful arrest; (2) With consent; (3) Pursuant to a valid search warrant; (4) With the authority and within the scope of a right of lawful inspection; (5) Incident to the issuance of a lawfully issued citation under s. 23.60; (6) During an authorized temporary questioning under s. 23.59; or (7) As otherwise authorized by law.History:  1975 c. 365.The warrantless search of a fisherman's truck by state conservation wardens under s. 29.33 (6) [now s. 29.519 (6)] was presumptively reasonable. State v. Erickson, 101 Wis. 2d 224, 303 N.W.2d 850 (Ct. App. 1981).
WI Stat § 23.62 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.62 - Issuance of a citation.

23.62  Issuance of a citation. (1) Whenever an enforcing officer has probable cause to believe that a person subject to his or her authority is committing or has committed a violation of those statutes enumerated in s. 23.50 (1), any administrative rules promulgated thereunder, any rule of the Kickapoo reserve management board under s. 41.41 (7) (k), or any local ordinances enacted by any local authority in accordance with s. 23.33 (11) (am), 23.335 (21) (a), or 30.77, the officer may proceed in the following manner:(a) Issue a citation to the defendant in the form specified in s. 23.54, a copy of which shall be filed with the clerk of courts in the county where the violation was committed or with the office of the municipal judge in the case of an ordinance violation;(b) Proceed, in proper cases, under s. 23.56 or 23.57; or(c) Bring the information to the district attorney so that he or she may proceed pursuant to s. 23.65. (2) (a) If the defendant is a resident of this state, a law enforcement officer may serve a citation anywhere in the state by following the procedures used for the service of a summons under s. 801.11 (1) (a) or (b) 1. or 1m. or (2) or by mailing a copy to the defendant's last-known address.(b) If the defendant is not a resident of the state, a law enforcement officer may serve a citation by delivering a copy to the defendant personally or by mailing a copy to the defendant's last-known address.History:  1975 c. 365; 1979 c. 175; 1987 a. 200 s. 4; 1993 a. 156, 349; 1995 a. 27, 216; 2005 a. 282; 2015 a. 170.
WI Stat § 23.63 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.63 - Officer's action after issuance of citation.

23.63  Officer's action after issuance of citation. After the enforcing officer has issued a citation, the officer: (1) May release the defendant; (2) Shall release the defendant when he or she:(a) Makes a deposit under s. 23.66; or(b) Makes a deposit and stipulation of no contest under s. 23.67. (3) Shall proceed under s. 23.57, if the defendant is not released.History:  1975 c. 365.
WI Stat § 23.64 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.64 - Deposit after release.

23.64  Deposit after release. A person who is released under s. 23.63 shall be permitted to make a deposit any time prior to the court appearance date. The deposit shall be made with the clerk of the court of the county in which the violation occurred or the office of the municipal court having jurisdiction.History:  1975 c. 365.
WI Stat § 23.65 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.65 - Issuance of complaint and summons.

23.65  Issuance of complaint and summons. (1) When it appears to the district attorney that a violation of s. 90.21, 134.60, 281.36, 281.48 (2) to (5), 283.33, 285.57 (2), 285.59 (2), (3) (c) and (4), 287.07, 287.08, 287.81 or 299.64 (2), this chapter or ch. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 169, or 350, or any administrative rule promulgated pursuant thereto, a violation specified under s. 285.86, or a violation of ch. 951, if the animal involved is a captive wild animal, has been committed the district attorney may proceed by complaint and summons. (2) The complaint shall be prepared in the form specified in s. 23.55. After a complaint is prepared, it shall be filed with the judge and a summons shall be issued or the complaint shall be dismissed pursuant to s. 968.03. Such filing commences the action. (3) If a district attorney refuses or is unavailable to issue a complaint, a circuit judge, after conducting a hearing, may permit the filing of a complaint if he or she finds there is probable cause to believe that the person charged has committed a violation of s. 281.36, 287.07, 287.08 or 287.81, this chapter or ch. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 or 350 or a violation specified under s. 285.86. The district attorney shall be informed of the hearing and may attend. History:  1975 c. 365; 1979 c. 175; 1981 c. 390; 1989 a. 284, 335, 359; 1991 a. 97; 1993 a. 16, 243, 344, 491; 1995 a. 227, 290; 1997 a. 35; 1999 a. 9; 2001 a. 56; 2013 a. 69.
WI Stat § 23.67 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.67 - Deposit and stipulation of no contest.

23.67  Deposit and stipulation of no contest. (1) If pursuant to the procedure of s. 23.62 a person is cited or arrested, such person may make a deposit and stipulation of no contest, and submit them in the same manner as the deposit in s. 23.66. (2) The deposit and stipulation of no contest may be made at any time prior to the court appearance date. By signing the stipulation, the defendant is deemed to have tendered a plea of no contest and submitted to a forfeiture, plus costs, fees, and surcharges imposed under ch. 814, not to exceed the amount of the deposit. (3) The person receiving the deposit and stipulation of no contest shall prepare a receipt in triplicate showing the purpose for which the deposit is made, stating that the defendant may inquire at the office of the clerk of court or municipal court regarding the disposition of the deposit, and notifying the defendant that if the stipulation of no contest is accepted by the court the defendant will be deemed to have submitted to a forfeiture, plus costs, fees, and surcharges imposed under ch. 814, not to exceed the amount of the deposit. Delivery of the receipt shall be made in the same manner as in s. 23.66. (4) If the court does not accept the deposit and stipulation of no contest, a summons shall be issued. If the defendant fails to respond to the summons, an arrest warrant shall be issued. (5) The defendant may, within 10 days after signing the stipulation or at the time of the court appearance date, move the court for relief from the effects of the stipulation, pursuant to s. 23.75 (3) (c).History:  1975 c. 365; 1977 c. 29; 1979 c. 34; 1981 c. 317; 1985 a. 36; 1987 a. 27, 399; 1991 a. 39; 1997 a. 27; 2003 a. 139.
WI Stat § 23.68 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.68 - Pleading.

23.68  Pleading. The citation or complaint issued pursuant to s. 23.62 or 23.65 may serve as the initial pleading and, notwithstanding any other provisions of the statutes, shall be deemed adequate process to give the appropriate court jurisdiction over the person upon the filing of the citation or complaint with such court.History:  1975 c. 365.
WI Stat § 23.69 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.69 - Motions.

23.69  Motions. Any motion which is capable of determination without the trial of the general issue shall be made before trial.History:  1975 c. 365.Summary judgment is not permitted in forfeiture actions for violations of ch. 30. The relevant procedural statutes cannot be reconciled with the summary judgment procedure. Although the parties agreed to the filing of a written answer in lieu of an appearance, such an agreement cannot provide the basis to impose upon the statutory scheme a summary judgment procedure that does not otherwise exist. State v. Ryan, 2012 WI 16, 338 Wis. 2d 695, 809 N.W.2d 37, 09-3075.
WI Stat § 23.70 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.70 - Arraignment; plea.

23.70  Arraignment; plea. (1) If the defendant appears in response to a citation or a summons, or is arrested and brought before a court with jurisdiction to try the case, the defendant shall be informed that he or she is entitled to a jury trial and then asked whether he or she wishes to plead. If the defendant wishes to plead, he or she may plead guilty, not guilty or no contest. (2) If the defendant pleads guilty or no contest, the court may accept the plea, find the defendant guilty and proceed under s. 23.78.History:  1975 c. 365.
WI Stat § 23.71 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.71 - Not guilty plea; immediate trial.

23.71  Not guilty plea; immediate trial. If the defendant pleads not guilty and states that he or she waives the right to jury trial and wishes an immediate trial, the case may be tried forthwith if the state consents.History:  1975 c. 365.
WI Stat § 23.72 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.72 - Not guilty plea.

23.72  Not guilty plea. If the defendant pleads not guilty the court shall set a date for trial or advise the defendant that he or she will be notified of the date set for trial. The defendant shall be released upon payment of a deposit as set forth in s. 23.66, or the court may release the defendant on his or her own recognizance. If a defendant fails to appear at the date set under this section, the court may issue a warrant under ch. 968 and, if the defendant has posted a deposit for appearance at that date, the court may order the deposit forfeited.History:  1975 c. 365.
WI Stat § 23.73 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.73 - Discovery.

23.73  Discovery. Neither party is entitled to pretrial discovery except that if the defendant moves within 10 days after the alleged violation and shows cause therefor, the court may order that the defendant be allowed to inspect and test under such conditions as the court prescribes, any devices used by the plaintiff to determine whether a violation has been committed and may inspect the reports of experts relating to those devices.History:  1975 c. 365.
WI Stat § 23.74 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.74 - Mode of trial.

23.74  Mode of trial. (1) The defendant shall be informed of the right to a jury trial in circuit court on payment of fees required by s. 23.77 (1). (2) If both parties, in a court of record, request a trial by the court or if neither demands a trial by jury, the right to a trial by jury is waived.History:  1975 c. 365; 1977 c. 305; 1977 c. 449 s. 497.
WI Stat § 23.76 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.76 - Burden of proof.

23.76  Burden of proof. In all actions under this chapter, the state must convince the trier of fact to a reasonable certainty of every element of the offense by evidence that is clear, satisfactory and convincing.History:  1975 c. 365.
WI Stat § 23.77 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.77 - Jury trial.

23.77  Jury trial. (1) If in circuit court either party files a written demand for a jury trial within 20 days after the court appearance date and immediately pays the fee prescribed in s. 814.61 (4), the court shall place the case on the jury calendar. The number of jurors shall be determined under s. 756.06 (2) (b). If no party demands a trial by jury, the right to trial by jury is permanently waived. (3) If there is a demand for a trial by jury, the provisions of s. 345.43 (3) (a) and (b) are applicable.History:  1975 c. 365; 1977 c. 305, 318, 447; 1977 c. 449 s. 497; 1979 c. 175 s. 53; 1981 c. 317; 1995 a. 427; Sup. Ct. Order No. 96-08, 207 Wis. 2d xv (1997).
WI Stat § 23.78 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.78 - Verdict.

23.78  Verdict. A verdict is valid if agreed to by five-sixths of the jury. If a verdict relates to more than one count, it shall be valid as to any count if any five-sixths of the jury agree thereto. The form of the verdict shall be guilty or not guilty. The amount of the forfeiture shall be stated by the court after a finding of guilty.History:  1975 c. 365.
WI Stat § 23.79 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.79 - Judgment.

23.79  Judgment. (1) If the defendant is found guilty, the court may enter judgment against the defendant for a monetary amount not to exceed the maximum forfeiture provided by the statute for the violation, plus costs, fees, and surcharges imposed under ch. 814. (2) The payment of any judgment may be suspended or deferred for not more than 90 days in the discretion of the court. In cases where a deposit has been made, any forfeitures, costs, fees, and surcharges imposed under ch. 814 shall be taken out of the deposit and the balance, if any, returned to the defendant. (3) In addition to any monetary penalties, the court may order the defendant to perform or refrain from performing such acts as may be necessary to fully protect and effectuate the public interest. The court may order abatement of a nuisance, restoration of a natural resource, restoration of an archaeological feature subject to the prohibition under s. 23.095 (1m), or other appropriate action designed to eliminate or minimize any environmental damage caused by the defendant. (4) The court may, where provided by law, revoke or suspend any or all privileges and licenses. (5) All civil remedies are available in order to enforce the judgment of the court, including the power of contempt under ch. 785.History:  1975 c. 365; 1977 c. 29; 1979 c. 32 s. 92 (13); 1979 c. 34; 1985 a. 36; 1987 a. 27; 1991 a. 39; 1995 a. 391; 1997 a. 27; 2003 a. 139.
WI Stat § 23.795 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.795 - Nonpayment of judgments.

23.795  Nonpayment of judgments. (1) If a defendant fails to timely pay a judgment entered under s. 23.75 (3) (a) 2. or 23.79, the court may issue an arrest warrant or a summons ordering the defendant to appear in court or both. If the defendant appears before the court pursuant to a warrant or summons or the defendant otherwise notifies the court that he or she is unable to pay the judgment, the court shall conduct a hearing. If the defendant failed to pay the forfeiture, the court shall determine if the defendant is unable to pay the amount specified in the judgment for good cause or because of the defendant's indigence. If the court determines that the failure of the defendant to comply with the judgment is for good cause or because of the defendant's indigence, the court may order that the amount of the judgment be modified, suspended or permanently stayed. If the defendant fails to appear before the court for a hearing under this subsection or if the court determines at the hearing that the failure of a defendant to pay the judgment is not for good cause or not because of the defendant's indigence, the court shall order one of the following:(a) That the defendant be imprisoned for a time not to exceed 5 days or until the amount is paid, whichever is less.(b) That the amount of the judgment be modified, suspended or permanently stayed. (2) In lieu of an order of imprisonment under sub. (1) (a) for a violation of ch. 29, the court may revoke or suspend any privilege or approval granted under ch. 29 as provided in s. 29.971 (12). (3) In lieu of an order of imprisonment under sub. (1) (a) for a violation of ch. 169, the court may revoke or suspend any privilege or license granted under ch. 169 as provided in s. 169.45 (6). (4) In lieu of an order of imprisonment under sub. (1) (a) for a violation of s. 90.21, the court may suspend any fence inspection certificate issued under s. 90.21, as provided in s. 90.21 (8) (b).History:  1993 a. 156; 1997 a. 248; 2001 a. 56.
WI Stat § 23.80 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.80 - Judgment against a corporation or municipality.

23.80  Judgment against a corporation or municipality. (1) If a corporation or municipality fails to appear within the time required by the citation or summons, the default of such corporation or municipality may be recorded and the charge against it taken as true and judgment shall be rendered accordingly. (2) Upon default of the defendant corporation or municipality, or upon conviction, judgment for the amount of the forfeiture, plus costs, fees, and surcharges imposed under ch. 814, shall be entered.History:  1975 c. 365; 1977 c. 29; 1979 c. 34; 1985 a. 36; 1987 a. 27; 1991 a. 39; 1997 a. 27; 2003 a. 139.
WI Stat § 23.81 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.81 - Effect of plea of no contest.

23.81  Effect of plea of no contest. Forfeiture of deposit under s. 23.75 (3) (b), an accepted plea of no contest under s. 23.70, or a stipulation of no contest under s. 23.75 (3) (c) to a charge of violation of a natural resources law shall not be admissible in evidence as an admission against interest in any action or proceeding arising out of the same occurrence.History:  1975 c. 365.
WI Stat § 23.82 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 23 - Conservation.|23.82 - Fees.

23.82  Fees. Fees in forfeiture actions under this chapter are prescribed in s. 814.63.History:  1975 c. 365; 1977 c. 305, 318, 449; 1981 c. 317.