Wisconsin § 69.10 - Correction of obvious errors.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 69.10 — Correction of obvious errors., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 69.10. Correction of obvious errors.
69.10(1) (1) Until 365 days after the occurrence of an event which is the subject of a vital record, the state registrar or a local registrar may correct an error in the record if he or she determines that the error is obviously inadvertent. 69.10(2) (2) A person with a direct and tangible interest in a vital record may petition a court to order a correction in the record under this section if the state or local registrar with whom the record is filed fails to make the correction. 69.10 History History: 1985 a. 315 ; 2017 a. 334 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 69.10
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 69.10 cover?
Section 69.10 ("Correction of obvious errors.") 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 § 69.10?
A common citation format is "Wisconsin Statutes § 69.10" (Wisconsin). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 69.10 apply to my situation?
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