Wisconsin · Wisconsin Statutes — Criminal Procedure (Ch. 967–975)

Wis. Stat. (Crim. Proc.) § 968.20: Return of property frozen or seized

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

Statute establishes the procedure for persons to petition a court to recover property that was frozen or seized by law enforcement, including notice requirements, hearing timelines, and conditions under which courts must order property returned.

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