Wisconsin § 165.50 - Criminal investigation.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 165.50 — Criminal investigation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 165.50. Criminal investigation.
165.50(1) (1) The department of justice shall perform the following criminal investigatory functions for the state: 165.50(1)(a) (a) Investigate crime that is statewide in nature, importance or influence. 165.50(1)(b) (b) Conduct arson investigations. 165.50(2) (2) Special criminal investigation agents of the department shall have the same general police powers as are conferred upon peace officers. 165.50(3) (3) Except as provided in s. 20.001 (5) , all moneys received as restitution payments reimbursing the department of justice for moneys expended in undercover investigations and operations shall be deposited as general purpose revenue — earned. 165.50 History History: 1975 c. 39 ; 1985 a. 29 ; 1987 a. 27 ; 1993 a. 213 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 165.50
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 165.50 cover?
Section 165.50 ("Criminal investigation.") 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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