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2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 949 - Awards for the victims of crimes. › 949.20 - Definitions.

949.20
Definitions.
In this subchapter:
(1)
“Cooperate with a law enforcement agency" means to report a sex offense to a law enforcement agency or to aid a law enforcement agency in the investigation of a sex offense.
(2)
“Department" means the department of justice.
(3)
“Examination costs" means the costs of an examination that is done to gather evidence regarding a sex offense, any procedure during that examination process that tests for or prevents a sexually transmitted disease, and any medication provided or prescribed, during that examination process, that prevents or treats a sexually transmitted disease that the person performing the examination or procedure believes could be a consequence of the sex offense. “Examination costs" does not include any processing or administrative costs, attorney fees, or other expenses.
(4)
“Guardian of the victim" means one of the following:
(a)
If the victim is under 18 years of age, the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the victim.
(b)
If the victim has been determined to be incompetent under ch. 54, the guardian of the victim.
(5)
“Health care provider" means any person providing health care services.
(6)
“Law enforcement agency" has the meaning given in s. 165.83 (1) (b).
(7)
“Sex offense" means an act committed in the state that, if committed by a competent adult, would be a violation, or an attempted violation, of s. 940.225, 948.02, 948.025, 948.05, 948.06, 948.08, or 948.09.
(8)
“Sexually transmitted disease" has the meaning given in s. 252.11 (1).
(9)
“Victim" means a person against whom a sex offense has been committed.
History:  2007 a. 20; 2009 a. 180.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 949 - Awards for the victims of crimes. › 949.22 - Administration.

949.22
Administration.
The department shall administer this subchapter. The department shall appoint a program director to assist in administering this subchapter. The department shall promulgate rules for the implementation and operation of this subchapter. The rules shall include procedures to ensure that any limitation of an award is calculated in a fair and equitable manner.
History:  2007 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 949 - Awards for the victims of crimes. › 949.24 - Application for award.

949.24
Application for award.
(1)
Eligibility. Any health care provider who conducts an examination to gather evidence regarding a sex offense may apply for an award under this subchapter.
(2)
Forms. The department shall prescribe application forms for awards under this subchapter and shall furnish health care providers with the forms.
(3)
Medical records. An applicant shall submit to the department reports from any physician, physician's assistant, or nurse who treated or examined the victim to gather evidence regarding a sex offense, performed any procedure during that treatment or examination that tests for or prevents a sexually transmitted disease, or provided or prescribed any medication to prevent or treat a sexually transmitted disease. The applicant may not submit to the department any other records than those pertaining to the examination, treatment, procedure, or medication for which the applicant is seeking an award.
History:  2007 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 949 - Awards for the victims of crimes. › 949.26 - Computation of awards.

949.26
Computation of awards.
(1)
Except as provided in sub. (1m), the department shall make an award under this section to a health care provider who conducts an examination to gather evidence regarding a sex offense to reimburse the health care provider only for the examination costs, as follows:
(a)
If, under sub. (2) (b), the health care provider is not authorized to seek payment from insurance or another available source of payment, the award shall be the examination costs, regardless of whether the victim, or any guardian of the victim, cooperates with a law enforcement agency regarding the sex offense.
(b)
If, under sub. (2) (b), the health care provider is authorized to seek payment from insurance or another available source of payment and the victim, or any guardian of the victim, does not cooperate with a law enforcement agency regarding the sex offense, the award shall be the examination costs, reduced by any payment to be received as a result of the authorization under sub. (2) (b).
(1m)
The department may not make an award under this section if, under sub. (2) (b), the health care provider is authorized to seek payment and the victim, or any guardian of the victim, cooperates with a law enforcement agency.
(2)
(a)
A health care provider seeking an award under this section may not seek payment for any examination costs from the victim or any guardian of the victim.
(b)
A health care provider seeking an award under this section may not seek payment for any examination costs from insurance or another available source of payment unless the victim or any guardian of the victim authorizes the health care provider to seek payment.
(3)
The department may not refuse to make an award under this section because the victim or the guardian of the victim does not cooperate with a law enforcement agency regarding the sex offense, or due to lack of an investigation or prosecution of the sex offense.
History:  2007 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 949 - Awards for the victims of crimes. › 949.28 - Limitations on awards.

949.28
Limitations on awards.
(1)
No order for the payment of an award under this subchapter may be made unless the application was made within one year after the date of the examination. The department may waive the one-year requirement under this subsection in the interest of justice.
(2)
The department may not make an award under this subchapter that exceeds the examination costs of the victim.
(3)
The department may not make an award under this subchapter for any part of the examination costs of the victim for which the health care provider seeking the award has received compensation from any other source.
History:  2007 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 949 - Awards for the victims of crimes. › 949.31 - Hearings.

949.31
Hearings.
(1)
The procedure of ch. 227 for contested cases applies to hearings under this subchapter except as otherwise provided in this section and s. 949.32.
(2)
The division of hearings and appeals in the department of administration shall appoint hearing examiners to make findings and orders under s. 227.46 and this subchapter.
(3)
All hearings shall be open to the public unless in a particular case the examiner determines that the hearing, or a portion of the hearing, shall be held in private having regard to the fact that the offender has not been convicted or to the interest of the victim.
History:  2007 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 949 - Awards for the victims of crimes. › 949.315 - Subpoenas.

949.315
Subpoenas.
The department or any of its authorized agents may issue subpoenas for persons or records for any investigation or hearing conducted under this subchapter and may enforce compliance with such subpoenas as provided in s. 885.12.
History:  2007 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 949 - Awards for the victims of crimes. › 949.32 - Condition of victim.

949.32
Condition of victim.
There is no privilege, except privileges arising from the attorney-client relationship, as to communications or records relevant to an issue of the physical condition of the victim in a proceeding under this subchapter in which that condition is an element.
History:  2007 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 949 - Awards for the victims of crimes. › 949.33 - Agency cooperation.

949.33
Agency cooperation.
Upon request by the department, any state or local agency, including a district attorney or law enforcement agency, shall make available all reports, files, and other appropriate information which the department requests in order to make a determination that a health care provider is eligible for an award under this subchapter.
History:  2007 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 949 - Awards for the victims of crimes. › 949.36 - Confidentiality.

949.36
Confidentiality.
If a health care provider seeks an award under this subchapter, any personally identifiable information, as defined in s. 19.62 (5), of the victim who received the examination shall remain confidential unless written consent for the release of any personally identifiable information is provided by one of the following:
(1)
Except as provided under sub. (2), the victim.
(2)
If there is a guardian of the victim, the guardian of the victim.
History:  2007 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 949 - Awards for the victims of crimes. › 949.37 - Offenses.

949.37
Offenses.
(1)
Prohibition. In connection with an award under this subchapter, no person may do any of the following:
(a)
Submit a fraudulent application or claim for an award.
(b)
Intentionally make or cause to be made any false statement or representation of a material fact.
(c)
Intentionally conceal or fail to disclose information affecting the amount of or the initial or continued right to any such award when reasonably requested to provide such information by the department.
(2)
Penalties. Any person who violates this section shall be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned not more than 6 months or both. The person shall forfeit any benefit received and shall reimburse the state for payments received.
(3)
Damages. The state has a civil cause of action for relief against any person who violates this section for the amount of damages that the state sustained by reason of the violation and, in addition, for punitive damages not more than double the amount of damages that the state may have sustained, together with interest, and the cost of the suit.
(4)
Action. The attorney general may bring any action and has such powers as may be necessary to enforce this section.
History:  2007 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 949 - Awards for the victims of crimes. › 949.38 - Report by the department.

949.38
Report by the department.
The department's biennial report under s. 15.04 (1) (d) shall include a report of its activities under this subchapter including all of the following:
(1)
An explanation of the procedures for filing and processing claims under this subchapter.
(2)
A description of the programs and policies instituted to promote awareness about the awards under this subchapter.
(3)
An analysis of future needs and suggested program improvements.
(4)
A copy of the forms used under this subchapter.
(5)
A complete statistical analysis of the cases handled under this subchapter, including all of the following:
(a)
The number of claims filed.
(b) The number of claims approved and the amount of each award.
(c)
The number of claims denied and the reasons for rejection.
(d)
A breakdown of claims by geographic area and month.
History:  2007 a. 20.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 950 - Rights of victims and witnesses of crime. › 950.01 - Legislative intent.

950.01
Legislative intent.
In recognition of the civic and moral duty of victims and witnesses of crime to fully and voluntarily cooperate with law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies, and in further recognition of the continuing importance of such citizen cooperation to state and local law enforcement efforts and the general effectiveness and well-being of the criminal justice system of this state, the legislature declares its intent, in this chapter, to ensure that all victims and witnesses of crime are treated with dignity, respect, courtesy and sensitivity; and that the rights extended in this chapter to victims and witnesses of crime are honored and protected by law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and judges in a manner no less vigorous than the protections afforded criminal defendants. This chapter does not prohibit a public official, employee, or agency from sharing information with victim service organizations that are eligible to receive grants under s. 49.165 (2) or 165.93 (2). Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to impair the exercise of prosecutorial discretion.
History:  1979 c. 219; 2011 a. 283; 2013 a. 323.
The state did not breach a plea agreement when two police officers, one of whom the defendant shot during the execution of a search warrant, requested during the sentencing hearing that the sentencing court impose the maximum sentence. The police officers were not speaking to the court as investigating officers, but as victims of a crime. In Wisconsin, every crime victim has the right to make a statement to the court at the disposition. State v. Stewart, 2013 WI App 86, 349 Wis. 2d 385, 836 N.W.2d 456, 12-1457.
Marsy's Law: Changes for Crime Victims? Donaldson, Rabe Mayer, Robson, Rufo, Sattler, & Shirley. Wis. Law. Sept. 2020.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 950 - Rights of victims and witnesses of crime. › 950.02 - Definitions.

950.02
Definitions.
In this chapter:
(1)
Except in sub. (3), “child" means a person who is less than 18 years of age.
(1m)
“Crime" means an act committed in this state which, if committed by a competent adult, would constitute a crime, as defined in s. 939.12.
(1t)
“Custodial agency" means any person authorized to arrest or take into actual physical custody an individual who is alleged to have committed a crime. “Custodial agency" includes a law enforcement agency, a sheriff, superintendent or other keeper of a jail and a person authorized to take custody of a juvenile under s. 938.19 or 938.20 (4).
(2)
“Department" means the department of justice.
(2m)
“District attorney" means any of the following:
(a)
The district attorney or other person authorized to prosecute a criminal case or a delinquency proceeding under ch. 938.
(b)
A person designated by a person specified in par. (a) to perform the district attorney's duties under this chapter.
(3)
“Family member" means spouse, minor child, adult child, sibling, parent, or legal guardian.
(3m)
“Law enforcement agency" has the meaning given in s. 165.83 (1) (b).
(4)
(a)
“Victim" means any of the following:
1.
A person against whom a crime has been committed.
2.
If the person specified in subd. 1. is a child, a parent, guardian or legal custodian of the child.
3.
If a person specified in subd. 1. is physically or emotionally unable to exercise the rights granted under s. 950.04 or article I, section 9m, of the Wisconsin constitution, a person designated by the person specified in subd. 1. or a family member of the person specified in subd. 1.
4.
If a person specified in subd. 1. is deceased, any of the following:
a.
A family member of the person who is deceased.
b.
A person who resided with the person who is deceased.
5.
If a person specified in subd. 1. has been adjudicated incompetent in this state, the guardian of the person appointed for him or her.
(b)
“Victim" does not include the person charged with or alleged to have committed the crime.
(4g)
“Victim advocate" has the meaning given in s. 905.045 (1) (e).
(4m)
“Victim and witness office" means an organization or program that provides services for which the county receives reimbursement under this chapter.
(5)
“Witness" means any person who has been or is expected to be summoned to testify for the prosecution, or who by reason of having relevant information is subject to call or likely to be called as a witness for the prosecution, whether or not any action or proceeding has yet been commenced.
History:  1979 c. 219; 1983 a. 197; 1985 a. 311; 1995 a. 77, 310; 1997 a. 35, 181; 1999 a. 32; 2005 a. 387, 419; 2015 a. 351.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 950 - Rights of victims and witnesses of crime. › 950.055 - Child victims and witnesses; rights and services.

950.055
Child victims and witnesses; rights and services.
(1)
Legislative intent. The legislature finds that it is necessary to provide child victims and witnesses with additional consideration and different treatment than that usually afforded to adults. The legislature intends, in this section, to provide these children with additional rights and protections during their involvement with the criminal justice or juvenile justice system. The legislature urges the news media to use restraint in revealing the identity of child victims or witnesses, especially in sensitive cases.
(2)
Additional services. In addition to all rights afforded to victims and witnesses under s. 950.04 and services provided under s. 950.06 (1m), counties are encouraged to provide the following additional services on behalf of children who are involved in criminal or delinquency proceedings as victims or witnesses:
(a)
Explanations, in language understood by the child, of all legal proceedings in which the child will be involved.
(b)
Advice to the judge, when appropriate and as a friend of the court, regarding the child's ability to understand proceedings and questions. The services may include providing assistance in determinations concerning the taking of depositions by audiovisual means under s. 908.08 or 967.04 (7) and (8) and the duty to expedite proceedings under s. 971.105.
(c)
Advice to the district attorney concerning the ability of a child witness to cooperate with the prosecution and the potential effects of the proceedings on the child.
(d)
Information about and referrals to appropriate social services programs to assist the child and the child's family in coping with the emotional impact of the crime and the subsequent proceedings in which the child is involved.
(3)
Program responsibility. In each county, the county board is responsible for the provision of services under this section. A county may seek reimbursement for services provided under this section as part of its program plan submitted to the department under s. 950.06. To the extent possible, counties shall utilize volunteers and existing public resources for the provision of these services.
History:  1983 a. 197; 1985 a. 262 s. 8; 1985 a. 311; 1997 a. 181; 2005 a. 42.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 950 - Rights of victims and witnesses of crime. › 950.07 - Intergovernmental cooperation.

950.07
Intergovernmental cooperation.
The county board, district attorney, local law enforcement agencies, local social service agencies, victim and witness offices and courts shall all cooperate with each other to ensure that victims and witnesses of crimes receive the rights and services to which they are entitled under this chapter.
History:  1979 c. 219; 1995 a. 310.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 950 - Rights of victims and witnesses of crime. › 950.095 - Confidentiality of complaints.

950.095
Confidentiality of complaints.
(1)
(a)
The records of the department relating to a complaint made under s. 950.08 (3) are confidential unless the subject of the complaint waives the right to confidentiality in writing to the department.
(am)
Before a finding of probable cause under s. 950.09 (2), a complaint referred to the crime victims rights board under s. 950.09 (2) is confidential unless the subject of the complaint waives the right to confidentiality in writing to the crime victims rights board.
(b)
If a complaint becomes known to the public before the completion of action by the department under s. 950.08 (3) or a finding of probable cause by the crime victims rights board under s. 950.09 (2), the department or the crime victims rights board, whichever is applicable, may issue statements in order to confirm that a complaint has been made or is being reviewed, to clarify the procedural aspects of actions taken under ss. 950.08 (3) and 950.09 (2), to explain the right of the subject of the complaint to respond to the complaint, to state that the subject of the complaint denies the allegations, if applicable, to state that action under ss. 950.08 (3) and 950.09 (2) has been completed and no basis for the complaint was found or to correct public misinformation.
(1m)
In investigating a complaint made under s. 950.08 (3) or being reviewed under s. 950.09 (2), the department or the crime victims rights board, whichever is applicable, shall do all of the following:
(a)
Act to avoid unnecessary embarrassment to and publicity for the subject of the complaint.
(b)
Request any person contacted for information not to disclose that an investigation is being conducted or the nature of any inquiries made by the department or the crime victims rights board.
(2)
This section does not preclude the department or the crime victims rights board from doing any of the following:
(a)
Informing the person who made the complaint of the outcome of any action by the department or review by the crime victims rights board.
(b)
Referring to the judicial commission information relating to alleged misconduct by or an alleged disability of a judge or court commissioner.
(c)
Referring to an appropriate law enforcement authority information relating to possible criminal conduct or otherwise cooperating with a law enforcement authority in matters of mutual interest.
(d)
Referring to an attorney disciplinary agency information relating to the possible misconduct or incapacity of an attorney or otherwise cooperating with an attorney disciplinary agency in matters of mutual interest.
(e)
Disclosing to the chief justice or director of state courts information relating to matters affecting the administration of the courts.
History:  1997 a. 181.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 950 - Rights of victims and witnesses of crime. › 950.10 - Limitation on liability; grounds for appeal.

950.10
Limitation on liability; grounds for appeal.
(1)
No cause of action for money damages may arise against the state, any political subdivision of the state or any employee or agent of the state or a political subdivision of the state for any act or omission in the performance of any power or duty under this chapter or under article I, section 9m, of the Wisconsin constitution or for any act or omission in the performance of any power or duty under ch. 938 relating to the rights of, services for or notices to victims.
(2)
A failure to provide a right, service or notice to a victim under this chapter or ch. 938 or under article I, section 9m, of the Wisconsin constitution is not a ground for an appeal of a judgment of conviction or sentence and is not grounds for any court to reverse or modify a judgment of conviction or sentence.
History:  1997 a. 181.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 950 - Rights of victims and witnesses of crime. › 950.105 - Standing.

950.105
Standing.
A crime victim has a right to assert, in a court in the county in which the alleged violation occurred, his or her rights as a crime victim under the statutes or under article I, section 9m, of the Wisconsin Constitution. This section does not preclude a district attorney from asserting a victim's statutory or constitutional crime victim's rights in a criminal case or in a proceeding or motion brought under this section.
History:  2011 a. 283.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 950 - Rights of victims and witnesses of crime. › 950.11 - Penalties.

950.11
Penalties.
A public official, employee or agency that intentionally fails to provide a right specified under s. 950.04 (1v) to a victim of a crime may be subject to a forfeiture of not more than $1,000.
History:  1997 a. 181.
NOTE:  In Gabler v. Crime Victims Rights Board, 2017 WI 67, the Supreme Court held this section to be unconstitutional as applied to judges.
By subjecting a circuit court judge to quasi-judicial proceedings under s. 950.09, issuing a decision that bore the imprimatur of disciplinary authority, and concluding that the judge violated a victim's statutory and constitutional rights as a matter of law, the crime victims rights board intruded on the supreme court's exclusive authority to reprimand judges. Therefore this section and s. 950.09 (2) (a), (c), and (d) and (3) cannot constitutionally apply to judges because those sections invade 2 exclusive aspects of judicial authority: the judicial power vested in the unified court system and the disciplinary function vested in the court. Gabler v. Crime Victims Rights Board, 2017 WI 67, 376 Wis. 2d 147, 897 N.W.2d 384, 16-0275.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 951 - Crimes against animals. › 951.01 - Definitions.

951.01
Definitions.
In this chapter:
(1)
“Animal" includes every living:
(a)
Warm-blooded creature, except a human being;
(b)
Reptile; or
(c)
Amphibian.
(1m)
“Conservation warden" means a warden appointed under s. 23.10.
(2)
“Cruel" means causing unnecessary and excessive pain or suffering or unjustifiable injury or death.
(3)
“Farm animal" means any warm-blooded animal normally raised on farms in the United States and used or intended for use as food or fiber.
(3e)
“Humane officer" means an officer appointed under s. 173.03.
(3f)
“Fire department" includes a volunteer fire department and a department under s. 60.553, 61.66, or 62.13 (2e).
(3m)
“Law enforcement agency" has the meaning given in s. 165.83 (1) (b).
(4)
“Law enforcement officer" has the meaning assigned under s. 967.02 (5) but does not include a conservation warden appointed under s. 23.10.
(5)
“Service dog" means a dog that is trained for the purpose of assisting a person with a sensory, mental, or physical disability or accommodating such a disability.
History:  1973 c. 314; 1983 a. 189; 1987 a. 248; 1987 a. 332 s. 54; Stats. 1987 s. 951.01; 1989 a. 223; 1997 a. 27, 192; 1999 a. 83; 2001 a. 56; 2005 a. 353; 2011 a. 32.
Legislative Council Note, 1973: The definition of “animal" is based on s. 346.20, Minn. Stats. Anno. (1971). The term includes not only animals strictly so-called but birds and other living warmblooded creatures except people. [Bill 16-S]
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 951 - Crimes against animals. › 951.015 - Construction and application.

951.015
Construction and application.
(1)
This chapter may not be interpreted as controverting any law regulating wild animals that are subject to regulation under ch. 169, the taking of wild animals, as defined in s. 29.001 (90), or the slaughter of animals by persons acting under state or federal law.
(2)
For purposes of enforcing this chapter as to wild animals subject to regulation under ch. 169, a conservation warden has the same powers and duties that a law enforcement officer has under this chapter.
(3)
This chapter does not apply to:
(a)
Teaching, research, or experimentation conducted pursuant to a protocol or procedure approved by an educational or research institution, and related incidental animal care activities, at facilities that are regulated under 7 USC 2131 to 2159 or 42 USC 289d.
(b)
Bona fide scientific research involving species unregulated by federal law.
History:  1973 c. 314; 1983 a. 27 s. 2202 (38); 1987 a. 332 s. 54; Stats. 1987 s. 951.015; 1997 a. 248; 2001 a. 56; 2011 a. 32.
Rather than exclude all non-captive wild animals from coverage of ch. 951, the legislature instead prohibits enforcement that controverts ch. 29 and regulations governing “the taking of wild animals." By prohibiting a subset of takings — those that controvert ch. 29 — the legislature necessarily conveys its belief that there are takings that do not controvert ch. 29. State v. Kuenzi, 2011 WI App 30, 332 Wis. 2d 297, 796 N.W.2d 222, 09-1827.
Enhancing Animal Welfare Laws. Goode & Aizenberg. Wis. Law. Dec. 2011.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 951 - Crimes against animals. › 951.02 - Mistreating animals.

951.02
Mistreating animals.
No person may treat any animal, whether belonging to the person or another, in a cruel manner. This section does not prohibit normal and accepted veterinary practices.
History:  1973 c. 314; 1987 a. 332 s. 54; Stats. 1987 s. 951.02; 1993 a. 486; 2011 a. 32.
Conviction under this section does not require proof of intent or negligence. State v. Stanfield, 105 Wis. 2d 553, 314 N.W.2d 339 (1982).
“Animal" in this section includes non-captive wild animals, such as the deer in this case. State v. Kuenzi, 2011 WI App 30, 332 Wis. 2d 297, 796 N.W.2d 222, 09-1827.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 951 - Crimes against animals. › 951.03 - Dognapping and catnapping.

951.03
Dognapping and catnapping.
No person may take the dog or cat of another from one place to another without the owner's consent or cause such a dog or cat to be confined or carried out of this state or held for any purpose without the owner's consent. This section does not apply to law enforcement officers or humane officers engaged in the exercise of their official duties.
History:  1973 c. 314 s. 4; Stats. 1973 s. 948.03; 1987 a. 332 s. 54; Stats. 1987 s. 951.03; 1997 a. 192.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 951 - Crimes against animals. › 951.04 - Leading animal from motor vehicle.

951.04
Leading animal from motor vehicle.
No person shall lead any animal upon a highway from a motor vehicle or from a trailer or semitrailer drawn by a motor vehicle.
History:  1973 c. 314; 1987 a. 332 s. 54; Stats. 1987 s. 951.04.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 951 - Crimes against animals. › 951.06 - Use of poisonous and controlled substances.

951.06
Use of poisonous and controlled substances.
No person may expose any domestic animal owned by another to any known poisonous substance, any controlled substance included in schedule I, II, III, IV or V of ch. 961, or any controlled substance analog of a controlled substance included in schedule I or II of ch. 961, whether mixed with meat or other food or not, so that the substance is liable to be eaten by the animal and for the purpose of harming the animal. This section shall not apply to poison used on one's own premises and designed for the purpose of rodent or pest extermination nor to the use of a controlled substance in accepted veterinary practices.
History:  1973 c. 314; 1987 a. 332 s. 54; Stats. 1987 s. 951.06; 1995 a. 448; 2011 a. 32; 2017 a. 365 s. 111.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 951 - Crimes against animals. › 951.07 - Use of certain devices prohibited.

951.07
Use of certain devices prohibited.
No person may directly or indirectly, or by aiding, abetting or permitting the doing thereof, either put, place, fasten, use or fix upon or to any animal used or readied for use for a work purpose or for use in an exhibition, competition, rodeo, circus or other performance, any of the following devices: a bristle bur, tack bur or like device; or a poling device used to train a horse to jump which is charged with electricity or to which have been affixed nails, tacks or other sharp points.
History:  1973 c. 314; 1987 a. 332 s. 54; Stats. 1987 s. 951.07.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 951 - Crimes against animals. › 951.08 - Instigating fights between animals.

951.08
Instigating fights between animals.
(1)
No person may intentionally instigate, promote, aid or abet as a principal, agent or employee, or participate in the earnings from, or intentionally maintain or allow any place to be used for a cockfight, dog fight, bullfight or other fight between the same or different kinds of animals or between an animal and a person. This section does not prohibit events or exhibitions commonly featured at rodeos or bloodless bullfights.
(2)
No person may own, possess, keep or train any animal with the intent that the animal be engaged in an exhibition of fighting.
(2m)
If a person has been convicted under sub. (1) or (2), the person may not own, possess, keep or train any animal for a period of 5 years after the conviction. In computing the 5-year period, time which the person spent in actual confinement serving a criminal sentence shall be excluded. The person may move the sentencing court to have this requirement waived. The court may waive the requirement except that the waiver may not authorize the person to own, possess, keep or train animals of the species involved in the offense under sub. (1) or (2).
(3)
No person may intentionally be a spectator at a cockfight, dog fight, bullfight or other fight between the same or different kinds of animals or between an animal and a person.
History:  1973 c. 314; 1981 c. 160; 1983 a. 95; 1987 a. 332 s. 54; Stats. 1987 s. 951.08.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 951 - Crimes against animals. › 951.09 - Shooting at caged or staked animals.

951.09
Shooting at caged or staked animals.
(1)
No person may shoot, kill, or wound with a firearm, or with any deadly weapon, any animal that is tied, staked out, caged or otherwise intentionally confined in an artificial enclosure, regardless of size.
(2)
(a)
Whoever is concerned in the commission of a violation of this section is a principal and may be charged with and convicted of the violation although he or she did not directly commit it and although the person who directly committed it has not been convicted of the violation.
(b)
A person is concerned in the commission of a violation of this section under par. (a) if the person does any of the following:
1.
Instigates, promotes, aids, or abets the violation as a principal, agent, employee, participant, or spectator.
2.
Participates in any earnings from the commission of the violation.
3.
Intentionally maintains or allows any place to be used for the commission of the violation.
(3)
This section does not apply to any of the following animals:
(b)
A captive wild bird that is shot, killed, or wounded on a bird hunting preserve licensed under s. 169.19.
(c)
Farm-raised deer, as defined in s. 95.001 (1) (ag).
(d)
Animals that are treated in accordance with normally acceptable husbandry practices.
History:  1973 c. 314; 1987 a. 332 s. 54; Stats. 1987 s. 951.09; 2001 a. 56.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 951 - Crimes against animals. › 951.095 - Harassment of police and fire animals.

951.095
Harassment of police and fire animals.
(1)
No person may do any of the following to any animal that is used by a law enforcement agency or fire department to perform agency or department functions or duties:
(a)
Frighten, intimidate, threaten, abuse or harass the animal.
(b)
Strike, shove, kick or otherwise subject the animal to physical contact.
(c)
Strike the animal by using a dangerous weapon.
(2)
Subsection (1) does not apply to any of the following:
(a)
Any act that is performed by or with the authorization of the animal's handler or rider.
(b)
Any act that is necessary for the training of an animal to perform functions or duties for a law enforcement agency.
History:  1993 a. 192; 1997 a. 27.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 951 - Crimes against animals. › 951.097 - Harassment of service dogs.

951.097
Harassment of service dogs.
(1)
(a)
Any person may provide notice to another person in any manner that the latter person's behavior is interfering with the use of a service dog and may request that the latter person stop engaging in that behavior.
(b)
No person, after receiving a notice and request under par. (a) regarding a service dog, may do any of the following:
1.
Recklessly interfere with the use of the service dog by obstructing or intimidating it or otherwise jeopardizing its safety or the safety of its user.
2.
Intentionally interfere with the use of the service dog by obstructing or intimidating it or otherwise jeopardizing its safety or the safety of its user.
(2)
(a)
No person may recklessly allow his or her dog to interfere with the use of a service dog by obstructing or intimidating it or otherwise jeopardizing its safety or the safety of its user.
(b)
No person may intentionally allow his or her dog to interfere with the use of a service dog by obstructing or intimidating it or otherwise jeopardizing its safety or the safety of its user.
(3)
(a)
No person may recklessly injure a service dog or recklessly allow his or her dog to injure a service dog.
(b)
No person may intentionally injure a service dog or intentionally allow his or her dog to injure a service dog.
(4)
(a)
No person may recklessly cause the death of a service dog.
(b)
No person may intentionally cause the death of a service dog.
(5)
No person may take possession of or exert control over a service dog without the consent of its owner or user and with the intent to deprive another of the use of the service dog.
History:  2005 a. 353.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 951 - Crimes against animals. › 951.10 - Sale of baby rabbits, chicks and other fowl.

951.10
Sale of baby rabbits, chicks and other fowl.
(1)
No person may sell, offer for sale, barter or give away living chicks, ducklings or other fowl unless the person provides proper brooder facilities for the care of such chicks, ducklings or other fowl during the time they are in the person's possession.
(2)
No retailer, as defined in s. 100.30 (2) (e), may sell, offer for sale, barter or give away living baby rabbits, baby chicks, ducklings or other fowl under 2 months of age in any quantity less than 6 unless in the business of selling these animals for agricultural, wildlife or scientific purposes.
History:  1973 c. 314; 1979 c. 34 s. 2102 (3) (a); 1979 c. 176; 1983 a. 189 s. 329 (20); 1987 a. 332 s. 54; Stats. 1987 s. 951.10; 1993 a. 486.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 951 - Crimes against animals. › 951.11 - Artificially colored animals; sale.

951.11
Artificially colored animals; sale.
No person may sell, offer for sale, raffle, give as a prize or premium, use as an advertising device or display living chicks, ducklings, other fowl or rabbits that have been dyed or otherwise colored artificially.
History:  1973 c. 314; 1987 a. 332 s. 54; Stats. 1987 s. 951.11.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 951 - Crimes against animals. › 951.13 - Providing proper food and drink to confined animals.

951.13
Providing proper food and drink to confined animals.
No person owning or responsible for confining or impounding any animal may fail to supply the animal with a sufficient supply of food and water as prescribed in this section.
(1)
Food. The food shall be sufficient to maintain all animals in good health.
(2)
Water. If potable water is not accessible to the animals at all times, it shall be provided daily and in sufficient quantity for the health of the animal.
History:  1973 c. 314; 1983 a. 95; 1987 a. 332 s. 54; Stats. 1987 s. 951.13.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 951 - Crimes against animals. › 951.14 - Providing proper shelter.

951.14
Providing proper shelter.
No person owning or responsible for confining or impounding any animal may fail to provide the animal with proper shelter as prescribed in this section. In the case of farm animals, nothing in this section shall be construed as imposing shelter requirements or standards more stringent than normally accepted husbandry practices in the particular county where the animal or shelter is located.
(1)
Indoor standards. Minimum indoor standards of shelter shall include:
(a)
Ambient temperatures. The ambient temperature shall be compatible with the health of the animal.
(b)
Ventilation. Indoor housing facilities shall be adequately ventilated by natural or mechanical means to provide for the health of the animals at all times.
(2)
Outdoor standards. Minimum outdoor standards of shelter shall include:
(a)
Shelter from sunlight. When sunlight is likely to cause heat exhaustion of an animal tied or caged outside, sufficient shade by natural or artificial means shall be provided to protect the animal from direct sunlight. As used in this paragraph, “caged" does not include farm fencing used to confine farm animals.
(b)
Shelter from inclement weather.
1.
`Animals generally.' Natural or artificial shelter appropriate to the local climatic conditions for the species concerned shall be provided as necessary for the health of the animal.
2.
`Dogs.' If a dog is tied or confined unattended outdoors under weather conditions which adversely affect the health of the dog, a shelter of suitable size to accommodate the dog shall be provided.
(3)
Space standards. Minimum space requirements for both indoor and outdoor enclosures shall include:
(a)
Structural strength. The housing facilities shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair to protect the animals from injury and to contain the animals.
(b)
Space requirements. Enclosures shall be constructed and maintained so as to provide sufficient space to allow each animal adequate freedom of movement. Inadequate space may be indicated by evidence of debility, stress or abnormal behavior patterns.
(4)
Sanitation standards. Minimum standards of sanitation for both indoor and outdoor enclosures shall include periodic cleaning to remove excreta and other waste materials, dirt and trash so as to minimize health hazards.
History:  1973 c. 314; 1987 a. 332 s. 54; Stats. 1987 s. 951.14.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 951 - Crimes against animals. › 951.15 - Abandoning animals.

951.15
Abandoning animals.
No person may abandon any animal.
History:  1973 c. 314 ss. 1, 6; 1977 c. 173; 1987 a. 332 s. 54; Stats. 1987 s. 951.15; 1993 a. 486; 1997 a. 192.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 961 - Uniform controlled substances act. › 961.001 - Declaration of intent.

961.001
Declaration of intent.
The legislature finds that the abuse of controlled substances constitutes a serious problem for society. As a partial solution, these laws regulating controlled substances have been enacted with penalties. The legislature, recognizing a need for differentiation among those who would violate these laws makes this declaration of legislative intent:
(1g)
Many of the controlled substances included in this chapter have useful and legitimate medical and scientific purposes and are necessary to maintain the health and general welfare of the people of this state.
(1m)
The manufacture, distribution, delivery, possession and use of controlled substances for other than legitimate purposes have a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and general welfare of the people of this state.
(1r)
Persons who illicitly traffic commercially in controlled substances constitute a substantial menace to the public health and safety. The possibility of lengthy terms of imprisonment must exist as a deterrent to trafficking by such persons. Upon conviction for trafficking, such persons should be sentenced in a manner which will deter further trafficking by them, protect the public from their pernicious activities, and restore them to legitimate and socially useful endeavors.
(2)
Persons who habitually or professionally engage in commercial trafficking in controlled substances and prescription drugs should, upon conviction, be sentenced to substantial terms of imprisonment to shield the public from their predatory acts. However, persons addicted to or dependent on controlled substances should, upon conviction, be sentenced in a manner most likely to produce rehabilitation.
(3)
Upon conviction, persons who casually use or experiment with controlled substances should receive special treatment geared toward rehabilitation. The sentencing of casual users and experimenters should be such as will best induce them to shun further contact with controlled substances and to develop acceptable alternatives to drug abuse.
History:  1971 c. 219; 1995 a. 448 ss. 107 to 110, 462, 463; Stats. 1995 s. 961.001.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 961 - Uniform controlled substances act. › 961.003 - Uniformity of interpretation.

961.003
Uniformity of interpretation.
This chapter shall be so applied and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this chapter among those states which enact it.
History:  1971 c. 219; 1995 a. 448 s. 322; Stats. 1995 s. 961.61; 2005 a. 14 s. 39; Stats. 2005 s. 961.003.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 961 - Uniform controlled substances act. › 961.005 - Short title.

961.005
Short title.
This chapter may be cited as the “Uniform Controlled Substances Act".
History:  1971 c. 219; 1995 a. 448 s. 323; Stats. 1995 s. 961.62; 2005 a. 14 s. 40; Stats. 2005 s. 961.005.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 961 - Uniform controlled substances act. › 961.115 - Native American Church exemption.

961.115
Native American Church exemption.
This chapter does not apply to the nondrug use of peyote and mescaline in the bona fide religious ceremonies of the Native American Church.
History:  1971 c. 219; 1995 a. 448 s. 153; Stats. 1995 s. 961.115.
Because the exemption is based upon the unique cultural heritage of Native Americans, it is not an unconstitutional classification. State v. Peck, 143 Wis. 2d 624, 422 N.W.2d 160 (Ct. App. 1988).
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 961 - Uniform controlled substances act. › 961.12 - Nomenclature.

961.12
Nomenclature.
The controlled substances listed in or added to the schedules in ss. 961.14, 961.16, 961.18, 961.20 and 961.22 may be listed or added by any official, common, usual, chemical or trade name used for the substance.
History:  1971 c. 219; 1995 a. 448 s. 154; Stats. 1995 s. 961.12.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 961 - Uniform controlled substances act. › 961.13 - Schedule I tests.

961.13
Schedule I tests.
(1m)
The controlled substances board shall add a substance to schedule I upon finding that the substance:
(a)
Has high potential for abuse;
(b)
Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States; and
(c)
Lacks accepted safety for use in treatment under medical supervision.
(2m)
The controlled substances board may add a substance to schedule I without making the findings required under sub. (1m) if the substance is controlled under schedule I of 21 USC 812 (c) by a federal agency as the result of an international treaty, convention or protocol.
History:  1971 c. 219; 1995 a. 448 ss. 155, 156, 471; Stats. 1995 s. 961.13.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 961 - Uniform controlled substances act. › 961.15 - Schedule II tests.

961.15
Schedule II tests.
(1m)
The controlled substances board shall add a substance to schedule II upon finding that:
(a)
The substance has high potential for abuse;
(b)
The substance has currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, or currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions; and
(c)
The abuse of the substance may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
(2m)
The controlled substances board may add a substance to schedule II without making the findings required under sub. (1m) if the substance is controlled under schedule II of 21 USC 812 (c) by a federal agency as the result of an international treaty, convention or protocol.
History:  1971 c. 219; 1995 a. 448 ss. 166, 167, 472; Stats. 1995 s. 961.15.
2023 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations › Chapter 961 - Uniform controlled substances act. › 961.17 - Schedule III tests.

961.17
Schedule III tests.
(1m)
The controlled substances board shall add a substance to schedule III upon finding that:
(a)
The substance has a potential for abuse less than the substances included in schedules I and II;
(b)
The substance has currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States; and
(c)
Abuse of the substance may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
(2m)
The controlled substances board may add a substance to schedule III without making the findings required under sub. (1m) if the substance is controlled under schedule III of 21 USC 812 (c) by a federal agency as the result of an international treaty, convention or protocol.
History:  1971 c. 219; 1995 a. 448 ss. 179, 180, 474; Stats. 1995 s. 961.17.