Wisconsin § 778.027 - Prosecution decisions based on contributions to certain organizations or agencies and government attorney conduct.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 778.027 — Prosecution decisions based on contributions to certain organizations or agencies and government attorney conduct., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 778.027. Prosecution decisions based on contributions to certain organizations or agencies and government attorney conduct.
A prosecutor or an attorney representing the state or a political subdivision of the state may not, in exchange for a person’s payment of money, other than restitution, to any organization or agency, dismiss or amend a citation or complaint alleging a violation that provides for a forfeiture or elect not to initiate an action or special proceeding based on such a violation. 778.027 History History: 1999 a. 58 , 186 ; 2007 a. 84 . 778.027 Annotation 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 .
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 778.027
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 778.027 cover?
Section 778.027 ("Prosecution decisions based on contributions to certain organizations or agencies and government attorney conduct.") 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 § 778.027?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Wisconsin official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Wisconsin attorney.
How does Wisconsin § 778.027 apply to my situation?
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