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Wis. Stat. § 756.30

Penalties

Redline — January 1, 2003 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2007
As of January 1, 2003
(1m) Juror contempt procedure. Whoever does any of the following is subject to sanctions for contempt of court:
(1) Whoever willfully misrepresents any material fact on a juror qualification form under s. 756.04 (6) or whoever fails to return the completed qualification form within 10 days after receipt of the form may be required to forfeit not more than $500.
(am) Willfully misrepresents any material fact on a juror qualification form under s. 756.04 (6) .
(bm) Fails to return the completed juror qualification form within 10 days after receipt of the form.
(cm) Fails to attend court after being lawfully summoned without being excused by the court.
(2) If the clerk of circuit court commits any fraud in the selection of jurors or prospective jurors, the clerk shall forfeit not more than $500 for each offense.
(2) Clerk of circuit court; fraud. If the clerk of circuit court commits any fraud in the selection of jurors or prospective jurors, the clerk shall forfeit not more than $500 for each offense.
(3) Any person lawfully summoned to attend as a juror who fails to attend without any sufficient excuse shall pay a fine not exceeding $40, which shall be imposed by the court to which the person was summoned and shall be paid into the county treasury.
(2m) Sanctions. A circuit court may impose a sanction for violation of sub. (1m) in an amount not to exceed $500. The sanction may be imposed by the court after hearing on an order to show cause why the prospective juror should not be held in contempt for failure to comply with the obligation of jury service. No costs, fees, or surcharges shall be imposed and the sanction shall be retained by the clerk of circuit court to offset juror costs.

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