Wisconsin · Wisconsin Statutes — Criminal Procedure (Ch. 967–975)
Wis. Stat. (Crim. Proc.) § 970.02: Duty of a judge at the initial appearance.970.03 Preliminary examination.970.032 Preliminary examination; juvenile under original adult court jurisdiction.970.035 Preliminary examination; juvenile younger than 15 years old.970.038 Preliminary examination; hearsay exception.970.04 Second examination.
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes procedures for an arrested person's initial court appearance before a judge, including timing requirements and options for remote appearance by telephone or videoconference.
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