Wisconsin § 778.25 - Citation procedure for certain limited violations.
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§ 778.25. Citation procedure for certain limited violations.
778.25(1) (1) 778.25(1)(a) (a) The citation procedures established by this section may be used only in an action to recover a forfeiture: 778.25(1)(a)1. 1. Under s. 125.07 (4) (a) or (b) , 125.085 (3) (b) , or 125.09 (2) or under a local ordinance strictly conforming to one of those statutes brought against an adult in circuit court or against a minor in the court assigned to exercise jurisdiction under chs. 48 and 938 . 778.25(1)(a)1m. 1m. Under s. 961.573 (2) , 961.574 (2) , or 961.575 (2) brought against a minor in the court assigned to exercise jurisdiction under chs. 48 and 938 or under a local ordinance enacted under s. 59.54 (25m) or 66.0107 (1) (bp) brought against an adult in circuit court or against a minor in the court assigned to exercise jurisdiction under chs. 48 and 938 . 778.25(1)(a)2. 2. Under s. 947.013 (1m) or a local ordinance strictly conforming to s. 947.013 (1m) brought against an adult in circuit court. 778.25(1)(a)3. 3. Under s.
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What does Wisconsin Statutes § 778.25 cover?
Section 778.25 ("Citation procedure for certain limited violations.") 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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