Wisconsin § 946.48 - Kidnapped or missing persons; false information.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 946.48 — Kidnapped or missing persons; false information., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 946.48. Kidnapped or missing persons; false information.
946.48(1) (1) Whoever sends, delivers, or causes to be transmitted to another any written or oral communication with intent to induce a false belief that the sender has knowledge of the whereabouts, physical condition, or terms imposed upon the return of a kidnapped or missing person is guilty of a Class H felony. 946.48(2) (2) Violation of this section may be prosecuted in either the county where the communication was sent or the county in which it was received. 946.48 History History: 1977 c. 173 ; 2001 a. 109 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 946.48
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 946.48 cover?
Section 946.48 ("Kidnapped or missing persons; false information.") 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 § 946.48?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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