{"data":{"id":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-906.11","jurisdiction":"us-wi","citation":"Wis. Stat. § 906.11","heading":"Mode and order of interrogation and presentation.","body":"(1) Control by judge. The judge shall exercise reasonable control over the mode and order of interrogating witnesses and presenting evidence so as to do all of the following:\n(a) Make the interrogation and presentation effective for the ascertainment of the truth.\n(b) Avoid needless consumption of time.\n(c) Protect witnesses from harassment or undue embarrassment.\n(2) Scope of cross-examination. A witness may be cross-examined on any matter relevant to any issue in the case, including credibility. In the interests of justice, the judge may limit cross-examination with respect to matters not testified to on direct examination.\n(3) Leading questions. Leading questions should not be used on the direct examination of a witness except as may be necessary to develop the witness’s testimony. Ordinarily leading questions should be permitted on cross-examination. In civil cases, a party is entitled to call an adverse party or witness identified with the adverse party and interrogate by leading questions.","path":["Chs. 901-911, Evidence","Chapter 906 Evidence — Witnesses"],"source_url":"https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/906.11","current_through":"2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247 (published 9-4-26)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T12:01:48Z","sha256":"8e022298f5a526852d357fd8f7d3d4c7a0e8b9c652a7fbb89ff1ec48ecb0fe08","source_id":"us-wi","stale":false,"prev":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-906.10","next":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-906.12"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}