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Wis. Stat. § 968.265

Lie detector tests; sexual assault victims

Showing this section's text as in effect on January 1, 2003 (in force January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2005). View current text →

(1) In this section, "lie detector" has the meaning given in s. 111.37 (1) (b) .

(2) If a person reports to a law enforcement officer that he or she was the victim of an offense under s. 940.22 (2) , 940.225 , or 948.02 (1) or (2) , no law enforcement officer may in connection with the report order, request, or suggest that the person submit to a test using a lie detector, or provide the person information regarding tests using lie detectors unless the person requests information regarding tests using lie detectors.

(3) If a person reports to a district attorney that he or she was the victim of an offense under s. 940.22 (2) , 940.225 , or 948.02 (1) or (2) , no district attorney may do any of the following in connection with the report:

(a) Order that the person submit to a test using a lie detector.

(b) Suggest or request that the person submit to a test using a lie detector without first providing the person with notice and an explanation of his or her right not to submit to such a test.

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