Wisconsin § 961.473 - Victim impact panels.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 961.473 — Victim impact panels., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 961.473. Victim impact panels.
If a person pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a violation of this chapter, the court may order the person to attend a program, such as a victim impact panel, that demonstrates the adverse effects of substance abuse on an individual or an individual’s family in addition to any forfeiture or penalty imposed. The court may order the defendant to pay a reasonable fee, based on the person’s ability to pay, to offset the costs of assembling and holding the program ordered under this section. 961.473 History History: 2017 a. 261 .
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 961.473
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 961.473 cover?
Section 961.473 ("Victim impact panels.") 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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