Wisconsin § 972.11 - Evidence and practice; civil rules applicable.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 972.11 — Evidence and practice; civil rules applicable., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 972.11. Evidence and practice; civil rules applicable.
972.11(1) (1) Except as provided in subs. (2) to (5) , the rules of evidence and practice in civil actions shall be applicable in all criminal proceedings unless the context of a section or rule manifestly requires a different construction. No guardian ad litem need be appointed for a defendant in a criminal action. Chapters 885 to 895 and 995 , except ss.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 972.11
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 972.11 cover?
Section 972.11 ("Evidence and practice; civil rules applicable.") 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.
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