Wisconsin · Wisconsin Statutes — Criminal Procedure (Ch. 967–975)
Wis. Stat. (Crim. Proc.) § 973.077: within 30 days of acquittal or dismissal of charges for the offense which was the basis of the forfeiture action, or 6 months after a seizure which was the basis of the forfeiture action if no charges have been issued and no extension has been granted
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes civil forfeiture procedures, including timelines for returning seized property after acquittal or dismissal, rules for co-owned property, and attorney fee awards when forfeiture is pursued arbitrarily.
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