Wisconsin § 968.44 - Witnesses.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 968.44 — Witnesses., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 968.44. Witnesses.
The presiding juror of every grand jury and the district attorney or other prosecuting officer who is before the grand jury may administer all oaths and affirmations in the manner prescribed by law to witnesses who appear before the jury for the purpose of testifying in any matter of which the witnesses have cognizance. At the request of the court, the presiding juror shall return to the court a list, under his or her hand, of all witnesses who are sworn before the grand jury. That list shall be filed by the clerk of circuit court. 968.44 History History: 1977 c. 187 s. 95 ; 1977 c. 449 ; Stats. 1977 s. 756.14; Sup. Ct. Order No. 96-08 , 207 Wis. 2d xv (1997); Stats. 1997 s. 968.44.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 968.44
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 968.44 cover?
Section 968.44 ("Witnesses.") 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 § 968.44?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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