Wisconsin § 175.50 - Eyewitness identification procedures.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 175.50 — Eyewitness identification procedures., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 175.50. Eyewitness identification procedures.
175.50(1) (1) In this section: 175.50(1)(a) (a) “Law enforcement agency” has the meaning given in s. 165.83 (1) (b) . 175.50(1)(b) (b) “Suspect” means a person suspected of committing a crime. 175.50(2) (2) Each law enforcement agency shall adopt written policies for using an eyewitness to identify a suspect upon viewing the suspect in person or upon viewing a representation of the suspect. The policies shall be designed to reduce the potential for erroneous identifications by eyewitnesses in criminal cases. 175.50(3) (3) A law enforcement agency shall biennially review policies adopted under this section. 175.50(4) (4) In developing and revising policies under this section, a law enforcement agency shall consider model policies and policies adopted by other jurisdictions. 175.50(5) (5) A law enforcement agency shall consider including in policies adopted under this section practices to enhance the objectivity and reliability of eyewitness identifications and to minimize the possibility of mistaken identifications, including the following: 175.50(5)(a) (a) To the extent feasible, having a person who does not know the identity of the suspect administer the eyewitness’ viewing of individuals or representations. 175.50(5)(b) (b) To the extent feasible, showing individuals or representations sequentially rather than simultaneously to an eyewitness. 175.50(5)(c) (c) Minimizing factors that influence an eyewitness to identify a suspect or overstate his or her confidence level in identifying a suspect, including verbal or nonverbal reactions of the person administering the eyewitness’ viewing of individuals or representations. 175.50(5)(d) (d) Documenting the procedure by which the eyewitness views the suspect or a representation of the suspect and documenting the results or outcome of the procedure. 175.50 History History: 2005 a. 60 . 175.50 Annotation Instituting Innocence Reform: Wisconsin’s New Government Experiment. Kruse. 2006 WLR 645.
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What does Wisconsin Statutes § 175.50 cover?
Section 175.50 ("Eyewitness identification procedures.") 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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