Wisconsin · Through 2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247 (published 9-4-26)

Wis. Stat. § 968.08: Release by law enforcement officer of arrested person.

Where this section sits in the code

Chs. 967-980, Criminal Procedure
Chapter 968 Commencement Of Criminal Proceedings

A law enforcement officer having custody of a person arrested without a warrant may release the person arrested without requiring the person to appear before a judge if the law enforcement officer is satisfied that there are insufficient grounds for the issuance of a criminal complaint against the person arrested.

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