946.48 Kidnapped or missing persons; false information.
(1) Whoever sends, delivers, or causes to be transmitted to another any written or oral communication with intent to induce a false belief that the sender has knowledge of the whereabouts, physical condition, or terms imposed upon the return of a kidnapped or missing person is guilty of a Class H felony.
(2) Violation of this section may be prosecuted in either the county where the communication was sent or the county in which it was received.
History: 1977 c. 173; 2001 a. 109.
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 946 - Crimes against government and its administration.
946.06 - Improper use of the flag.
946.10 - Bribery of public officers and employees.
946.11 - Special privileges from public utilities.
946.12 - Misconduct in public office.
946.13 - Private interest in public contract prohibited.
946.14 - Purchasing claims at less than full value.
946.16 - Judicial officer collecting claims.
946.17 - Corrupt means to influence legislation; disclosure of interest.
946.18 - Misconduct sections apply to all public officers.
946.40 - Refusing to aid officer.
946.41 - Resisting or obstructing officer.
946.415 - Failure to comply with officer's attempt to take person into custody.
946.425 - Failure to report to jail.
946.43 - Assaults by prisoners.
946.44 - Assisting or permitting escape.
946.45 - Negligently allowing escape.
946.46 - Encouraging violation of probation, extended supervision or parole.
946.465 - Refusing or tampering with a global positioning system tracking device.
946.47 - Harboring or aiding felons.
946.48 - Kidnapped or missing persons; false information.
946.495 - Violation of nonsecure custody order.
946.52 - Failure to submit biological specimen.
946.60 - Destruction of documents subject to subpoena.
946.61 - Bribery of witnesses.
946.64 - Communicating with jurors.
946.66 - False complaints of police misconduct.
946.68 - Simulating legal process.
946.70 - Impersonating peace officers, fire fighters, or other emergency personnel.
946.71 - Unlawful use of license for carrying concealed weapons.
946.72 - Tampering with public records and notices.
946.73 - Penalty for violating laws governing state or county institutions.
946.74 - Aiding escape from mental institutions.
946.75 - Denial of right of counsel.
946.76 - Search warrant; premature disclosure.
946.78 - False statement regarding military service.
946.79 - False statements to financial institutions.
946.83 - Prohibited activities.
946.85 - Continuing criminal enterprise.
946.86 - Criminal forfeitures.
946.88 - Enforcement and jurisdiction.
946.90 - Wisconsin Works fraud.