Wisconsin § 968.08 - Release by law enforcement officer of arrested person.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 968.08 — Release by law enforcement officer of arrested person., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 968.08. Release by law enforcement officer of arrested person.
A law enforcement officer having custody of a person arrested without a warrant may release the person arrested without requiring the person to appear before a judge if the law enforcement officer is satisfied that there are insufficient grounds for the issuance of a criminal complaint against the person arrested. 968.08 History History: 1993 a. 486 .
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 968.08
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 968.08 cover?
Section 968.08 ("Release by law enforcement officer of arrested person.") 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 § 968.08?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 968.08 apply to my situation?
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