967.057 Prosecution decisions based on contributions to organizations and agencies. A prosecutor may not, in exchange for a person's payment of money, other than restitution, to any organization or agency, dismiss or amend a charge alleging a criminal offense or elect not to commence a criminal prosecution.
History: 1999 a. 58, 186; 2007 a. 84.
A prosecutor may engage in negotiations relating to a defendant's reimbursement of blood withdrawal expenses, but a prosecutor may not, as a result of a defendant's payment or offer of payment of blood withdrawal expenses, dismiss or amend the charge, citation, or complaint or forego the initiation of a criminal prosecution, action, or special proceeding based on the violation. OAG 11-09.
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 967 - Criminal procedure — general provisions.
967.01 - Title and effective date.
967.02 - Words and phrases defined.
967.04 - Depositions in criminal proceedings.
967.05 - Methods of prosecution.
967.057 - Prosecution decisions based on contributions to organizations and agencies.
967.06 - Determination of indigency; appointment of counsel; preparation of record.
967.07 - Circuit court commissioners.
967.08 - Telephone or live audiovisual proceedings.
967.09 - Interpreters may serve by telephone or video.
967.10 - Waiting area for victims and witnesses.
967.11 - Alternatives to prosecution and incarceration; monitoring participants.