Wisconsin § 978.06 - Restriction on district attorney.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 978.06 — Restriction on district attorney., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 978.06. Restriction on district attorney.
978.06(1) (1) No district attorney, deputy district attorney or assistant district attorney may receive any fee or reward from or on behalf of any prosecutor or any other individual for services in any prosecution or business to which it is the district attorney’s official duty to attend. 978.06(2) (2) No district attorney, deputy district attorney or assistant district attorney may be concerned as attorney or counsel for either party, other than for the state or county, in any civil action depending upon the same state of facts upon which any criminal prosecution commenced but undetermined depends. 978.06(3) (3) 978.06(3)(a) (a) No district attorney, deputy district attorney or assistant district attorney while in office may hold any judicial office. No full-time district attorney, deputy district attorney or assistant district attorney may hold the office of or act as corporation counsel or city, village or town attorney. A part-time district attorney, deputy district attorney or assistant district attorney may hold the office of or act as corporation counsel or city, village or town attorney or otherwise serve as legal counsel to any governmental unit. 978.06(3)(b) (b) Notwithstanding par. (a) , if a district attorney, deputy district attorney or assistant district attorney holds a judicial office on January 1, 1990, he or she may continue to hold that office until January 1, 1993. 978.06(4) (4) No person who acted as district attorney, deputy district attorney or assistant district attorney, or special prosecutor under s.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 978.06
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 978.06 cover?
Section 978.06 ("Restriction on district attorney.") 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 § 978.06?
A common citation format is "Wisconsin Statutes § 978.06" (Wisconsin). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Wisconsin official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Wisconsin attorney.
How does Wisconsin § 978.06 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Wisconsin can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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