Wisconsin § 946.40 - Refusing to aid officer.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 946.40 — Refusing to aid officer., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 946.40. Refusing to aid officer.
946.40(1) (1) Whoever, without reasonable excuse, refuses or fails, upon command, to aid any person known by the person to be a peace officer is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. 946.40(2) (2) This section does not apply if under the circumstances the officer was not authorized to command such assistance. 946.40 History History: 1977 c. 173 . 946.40 Annotation Under s. 343.305, hospital personnel must administer a blood alcohol test and report the results at the request of an officer, subject to the penalty under this section. 68 Atty. Gen. 209. 946.40 Annotation In certain circumstances, a peace officer may command medical staff at a hospital or clinic to gather evidence from a sexual assault victim. 72 Atty. Gen. 107 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 946.40
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 946.40 cover?
Section 946.40 ("Refusing to aid officer.") 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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