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WI SB191
Requiring a subpoena to a law enforcement officer or tribal law enforcement officer served in official capacity to be served at the officer’s work address.
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Introduced
04/14/2025
04/14/2025
In Committee
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Crossed Over
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, a subpoena may generally be served by any person by exhibiting and reading it to the witness, by giving the witness a copy of the subpoena, or by leaving a copy of the subpoena at the witness[s home. This bill modifies the procedure with respect to law enforcement officers and tribal law enforcement officers served in an official capacity, requiring that a subpoena may be served upon a law enforcement officer or tribal law enforcement officer in the officer[s official capacity as a law enforcement officer or tribal law enforcement officer only at the officer[s work address by exhibiting and reading it to the officer, by giving the officer a copy of the subpoena, or by leaving a copy of the subpoena at the officer[s work address.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the legal procedure for serving subpoenas to law enforcement officers and tribal law enforcement officers by restricting service to only their work addresses. Currently, subpoenas can be served at an officer's home or through various methods like reading the document or providing a copy. Under this new legislation, subpoenas for law enforcement officers served in their official capacity must be delivered exclusively to their work address, using methods such as personally exhibiting and reading the subpoena, giving the officer a direct copy, or leaving a copy at their work location. The bill defines "law enforcement officer" and "tribal law enforcement officer" by referencing existing statutory definitions in section 165.85, which provides specific legal definitions for these terms. This change aims to provide a more standardized and professional approach to serving legal documents to law enforcement personnel, potentially reducing personal disruptions and ensuring subpoenas are handled through official channels.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Jesse James (R)*,
Steve Nass (R)*,
Cory Tomczyk (R)*,
Van Wanggaard (R)*,
David Armstrong (R),
Elijah Behnke (R),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Joy Goeben (R),
Rob Kreibich (R),
Dave Murphy (R),
Jeff Mursau (R),
Jerry O'Connor (R),
Jim Piwowarczyk (R),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to committee on Rules (on 05/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb191 |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/SB191.pdf |
| SB191 ROCP for Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety On 5/8/2025 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/judiciary_and_public_safety/1917912.pdf |
| Senate Substitute Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/SB191-SSA1.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB191.pdf |
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