Wisconsin § 940.34 - Duty to aid victim or report crime.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 940.34 — Duty to aid victim or report crime., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 940.34. Duty to aid victim or report crime.
940.34(1) (1) 940.34(1)(a) (a) Whoever violates sub. (2) (a) is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. 940.34(1)(b) (b) Whoever violates sub. (2) (b) is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor and is subject to discipline under s. 440.26 (6) . 940.34(1)(c) (c) Whoever violates sub. (2) (c) is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. 940.34(2) (2) 940.34(2)(a) (a) Any person who knows that a crime is being committed and that a victim is exposed to bodily harm shall summon law enforcement officers or other assistance or shall provide assistance to the victim. 940.34(2)(b) (b) Any person licensed as a private detective or granted a private security permit under s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 940.34
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 940.34 cover?
Section 940.34 ("Duty to aid victim or report crime.") 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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