Wisconsin § 165.79 - Evidence privileged.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 165.79 — Evidence privileged., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 165.79. Evidence privileged.
165.79(1) (1) Evidence, information and analyses of evidence obtained from law enforcement officers by the laboratories is privileged and not available to persons other than law enforcement officers nor is the defendant entitled to an inspection of information and evidence submitted to the laboratories by the state or of a laboratory’s findings, or to examine laboratory personnel as witnesses concerning the same, prior to trial, except to the extent that the same is used by the state at a preliminary hearing and except as provided in s.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 165.79
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 165.79 cover?
Section 165.79 ("Evidence privileged.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 165.79?
A common citation format is "Wisconsin Statutes § 165.79" (Wisconsin). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 165.79 apply to my situation?
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