Wisconsin § 59.30 - Not to act as attorney.
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§ 59.30. Not to act as attorney.
No sheriff, undersheriff, deputy, coroner or medical examiner shall appear or practice as an attorney in any court, draw or fill up any writ, pleading or proceeding for a party in any action, nor, with the intent to be employed in the collection of any demand or the service of any process, advise or counsel any person to commence an action or proceeding; and for violation of this section every such officer shall forfeit not more than $50. 59.30 History History: 1973 c. 272 ; 1995 a. 201 s. 286 ; Stats. 1995 s. 59.30; 1997 a. 35 .
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 59.30
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 59.30 cover?
Section 59.30 ("Not to act as attorney.") 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 § 59.30?
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