756.30 Penalties.

WI Stat § 756.30 (2019) (N/A)
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756.30 Penalties.

(1m) Juror contempt procedure. Whoever does any of the following is subject to sanctions for contempt of court:

(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) 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.

(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.

History: Sup. Ct. Order No. 96-08, 207 Wis. 2d xv (1997); Sup. Ct. Order No. 08-01, 2008 WI 104, 307 Wis. 2d xxxv.

Judicial Council Note, 1996: Subsection (1) carries forward the penalty in prior s. 756.04(2)(b). Subsection (2) is based on prior s. 756.041, and carries the same penalty. Subsection (3) is based on prior s. 756.23. [Re SCO No. 96-08 eff. 7-1-97]