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Wisconsin Criminal Jury Instructions

The Wisconsin Criminal Jury Instructions are created as models, checklists, or minimum standards. It may be necessary to modify instructions to accommodate the facts of the case. There is not a model instruction for every situation. Comments or directions in brackets, italics, or parenthesis may describe special conditions for use, or other cautionary or explanatory material.

Cite these instructions as: Wis JI-Criminal

Browse the jury instructions using the table of contents below, or print the entire instruction set (rev. 9/2024).

Introductory materials

Introduction (current edition) PDF

Introduction (1962 edition) PDF

Memorials and dedications PDF

General instructions 1-525

Suggested Instructions (2016) Word PDF

Comment: Gender Neutral Language (1/2023) Word PDF

Preliminary Instruction: Jurors' Conduct; Evidence; Transcripts Not Available; Credibility; Substantive Issues; Opening Statement (2022) Word PDF

Notetaking Permitted (2000) Word PDF

Notetaking Not Allowed (2000) Word PDF

Instruction on Juror Questioning of Witnesses (2014) Word PDF

Transcripts Not Available for Deliberations; Reading Back Testimony (2022) Word PDF

Police Reports (2001) Word PDF

Preliminary Instruction: Use of an Interpreter for a Witness (2003) Word PDF

Preliminary Instruction: Use of an Interpreter for a Juror (2004) Word PDF

Preliminary Instruction: Use of an Interpreter for the Defendant (2003) Word PDF

Preliminary Instruction: Defendant Proceeding Pro Se (2001) Word PDF

Opening Instructions (2000) Word PDF

Opening Statements (2001) Word PDF

Evidence Defined (2000) Word PDF

One Defendant: Single Count: No Included Offense (2000) Word PDF

One Defendant: Single Count: Lesser Included Offenses (2000) Word PDF

Lesser Included Offense: Alternative Style (2000) Word PDF

Armed Robbery: Robbery (Unarmed) (2000) Word PDF

One Defendant: Two Counts (2000) Word PDF

Multiple Charges of First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child: Sexual Contact with a Person Who Has Not Attained the Age of 13 Years: Three Victims (Renumbered Criminal JI-116_EXAMPLE in 2004)

Multiple Charges of the Same Offense: Different Victims (2004) Word PDF

Multiple Charges of First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child: Sexual Contact with a Person Who Has Not Attained the Age of 13 Years: Three Victims (2004) Word PDF

One Defendant: Two Counts: Conviction for Only One Proper (Withdrawn in 2000)

Two Defendants: Single Count: No Included Offense (2000) Word PDF

Two Defendants: Single Count: Included Offense (2000) Word PDF

Two Defendants: Two Counts (2000) Word PDF

Two Defendants: Two Counts: Conviction for Only One Proper (Withdrawn in 2000)

Charges Disposed of During Trial (2014) Word PDF

Burden of Proof and Presumption of Innocence (1/2024) Word PDF

Burden of Proof: Forfeiture Action (2011) Word PDF

Where Identification of Defendant is in Issue (2021) Word PDF

Information Not Evidence (2000) Word PDF

Precautionary Statement: Anonymous and "Numbers" Juries (2003) Word PDF

Improper Questions (2000) Word PDF

Objections of Counsel; Evidence Received Over Objection (2000) Word PDF

Stricken Testimony (2000) Word PDF

View of Scene (2000) Word PDF

Summary of Evidence (2012) Word PDF

Exhibits (2018) Word PDF

Remarks of Counsel (2000) Word PDF

Recording Played to the Jury (2022) Word PDF

Closing Arguments of Counsel (2000) Word PDF

Agreed Testimony (2000) Word PDF

Agreed Facts (2000) Word PDF

Law Note: Stipulations (2011) Word PDF

Judicially Noticed Facts (2003) Word PDF

Circumstantial Evidence (2000) Word PDF

Circumstantial Evidence: Flight, Escape, Concealment (2000) Word PDF

Circumstantial Evidence - Possession of Recently Stolen Property (2000) Word PDF

Motive (2000) Word PDF

Statements of Defendant (2021) Word PDF

Confessions and Admissions: Series of Statements (Withdrawn in 2000)

Confessions and Admissions: Mental Condition of Defendant in Issue (Withdrawn in 2000)

Confessions and Admissions: Evidence That Defendant Did Not Understand Interrogator (Withdrawn in 2000)

Weight of Evidence (2000) Word PDF

Juror's Knowledge (2000) Word PDF

Expert Opinion Testimony: General (1/2024) Word PDF

Expert Testimony: More Than One Expert (Withdrawn in 2000)

Opinion of a Nonexpert Witness (2012) Word PDF

Polygraph Evidence (Withdrawn in 2009)

Expert Testimony: Hypothetical Questions (2019) Word PDF

Objections of Counsel: Evidence Received Over Objection (2000) Word PDF

Evidence: Limited Purpose: Statement of Codefendant (Withdrawn in 1999)

Cautionary Instruction: Interlocking Confessions (Withdrawn in 1999)

Law Note: Statement of Accomplice Admitted for Nonhearsay Purpose (1991) Word PDF

Statement of Codefendant: Statement Does Not Mention Defendant (2000) Word PDF

Joint Trial: Evidence Admissible as to One Defendant Only (2000) Word PDF

Instructing on a "Presumed Fact" That is an Element of the Crime (2000) Word PDF

Prima Facie Effect of a Test Result Showing an Alcohol Concentration of 0.08 Grams or More: Offenses Involving "Under the Influence" (2006) Word PDF

Evidence of a Test Result Showing an Alcohol Concentration of 0.04 Grams or More but Less Than 0.08 Grams: Offenses Involving "Under the Influence" (2009) Word PDF

Blood-Alcohol Curve (2004) Word PDF

Refusal of Defendant to Furnish Sample for Alcohol Test (2021) Word PDF

Alcohol Concentration Chart (2000) Word PDF

Testimony of Accomplices (2000) Word PDF

Testimony of a Witness Granted Immunity or Other Concessions (2000) Word PDF

Verdict as to Defendant Only (2000) Word PDF

State Need Not Prove Exact Date of Commission: Specific Date Alleged (2000) Word PDF

State Need Not Prove Exact Date of Commission: Period of Time Alleged (2000) Word PDF

Time of Offense: Where State Not Required to Elect (Withdrawn in 2000)

Time of Offense: Where State Has Elected (Withdrawn in 2000)

Venue (2011) Word PDF

Law Note: Jurisdiction (2021) Word PDF

Evidence as to Defendant's Character (2000) Word PDF

Cautionary Instruction: Evidence of Other Conduct [Required if Requested] (2018) Word PDF

Comment: Other Acts Evidence (2016) Word PDF

Prior Convictions Admissible to Prove Character (2016) Word PDF

Credibility of Witnesses (1/2023) Word PDF

Falsus in Uno (2001) Word PDF

Defendant as Witness in Own Behalf (Withdrawn in 2001)

Prisoner as Witness or Defendant: Prisoner Status an Issue (2017) Word PDF

Evidence That the Defendant Wore a GPS or Other Monitoring Device (2017) Word PDF

Defendant Wearing a Visible Restraining Device in the Presence of Jurors (2012) Word PDF

Defendant Elects Not to Testify (2001) Word PDF

Witness Exercising Privilege Against Self-Incrimination (2001) Word PDF

Impeachment of the Defendant by Prior Inconsistent Statements Which are Inadmissible in the State's Case-in Chief (2001) Word PDF

Law Note: Substantive Use of Prior Inconsistent Statements (2001) Word PDF

Impeachment of Witness: Prior Conviction or Juvenile Adjudication (2018) Word PDF

Impeachment of Defendant as a Witness: Prior Conviction or Juvenile Adjudication (2018) Word PDF

Impeachment of Witness: Character for Truthfulness (2018) Word PDF

Credibility of Child Witness (2001) Word PDF

Missing Witness (2001) Word PDF

Negligence Defined (Withdrawn in 2001)

Defendant: Presence Not Required at Trial (7/2024) Word PDF

Defendant: Voluntary Absence Without Leave of Court Granted (7/2024) Word PDF

Defendant: Absconds During Trial: No Leave of Court Granted (7/2024) Word PDF

Defendant: Absence from Trial: Forfeiture by Conduct (7/2024) Word PDF

Party to Crime: Aiding and Abetting: Defendant Either Directly Committed or Intentionally Aided the Crime Charged (2005) Word PDF

Example Party to Crime: Aiding and Abetting: Defendant Either Directly Committed or Intentionally Aided a Burglary (2005) Word PDF

Party to Crime: Defendant Either Intentionally Aided the Crime Charged or Was a Member of a Conspiracy to Commit the Crime Charged (2005) Word PDF

Party to Crime: Defendant Either Directly Committed, Intentionally Aided, Member of a Conspiracy to Commit the Crime Charged (2005) Word PDF

Statement of Co-Conspirator (Withdrawn in 1994)

Party to Crime: Aiding and Abetting: Defendant Intentionally Aided the Crime Charged (2005) Word PDF

Example Party to Crime: Aiding and Abetting: Defendant Intentionally Aided a Burglary (2005) Word PDF

Party to Crime: Aiding and Abetting: The Crime Charged is the Natural and Probable Consequence of the Intended Crime (2005) Word PDF

Example Party to Crime: Aiding and Abetting: First Degree Intentional Homicide as the Natural and Probable Consequence of Armed Robbery (2005) Word PDF

Party to Crime: Aiding and Abetting: Multiple Counts (2005) Word PDF

Party to Crime: Conspiracy to Commit the Crime Charged (2005) Word PDF

Example Party to Crime: Conspiracy to Commit Burglary (2005) Word PDF

Statement of co-conspirator; evidence presented that conspiracy terminated before statement was made (Withdrawn in 1994)

Party to Crime: Conspiracy: The Crime Charged is the Natural and Probable Consequence of the Intended Crime (2005) Word PDF

Party to Crime: Withdrawal from a Conspiracy (2008) Word PDF

Statement of Co-Conspirator; Evidence Presented That Conspiracy Terminated by Withdrawal Before Statement Was Made (Withdrawn in 1994)

Party to Crime: Solicitation to Commit the Crime Charged (2005) Word PDF

Note on Instructions Withdrawn: 405, 410, 415 (1994) Word PDF

Criminal Liability of a Corporation (2005) Word PDF

Corporate Liability: Acts of Employees: Strict Liability (Withdrawn in 1995)

Corporate Liability: Acts of Lesser Employees (Withdrawn in 1995)

Liability for the Acts of Another; Authorization or Acquiescence (1995) Word PDF

Liability for Acts of Another: Acts of Agent or Servant: Strict Liability Cases (Withdrawn in 1995)

Closing Instruction (2010) Word PDF

Closing Instruction: Optional Short Form (2010) Word PDF

Verdicts Submitted for One Defendant: Single Count (2000) Word PDF

Verdicts Submitted for One Defendant: Single Count: Lesser Included Offense (2012) Word PDF

Verdicts Submitted for One Defendant: Two Counts: Separate Verdict on Each Count Required (2012) Word PDF

Verdicts Submitted for One Defendant: Two Counts: Lesser Included Offense on Each Count (2012) Word PDF

Verdicts Submitted for One Defendant: Two Counts: Conviction for Only One Proper (Withdrawn in 1990)

Verdicts Submitted for Multiple Defendants: Single Count (2000) Word PDF

Verdicts Submitted for Multiple Defendants: Single Count: Included Offense (2000) Word PDF

Verdicts Submitted for Multiple Defendants: Two Counts: Separate Verdict on Each Count Required (2000) Word PDF

Verdicts Submitted for Two Defendants: Two Counts: Conviction for Only One Proper (Withdrawn in 1990)

Unanimous Verdict and Selection of Presiding Juror (1/2023) Word PDF

Five-Sixths Verdict and Selection of Presiding Juror: Forfeiture Actions (2001) Word PDF

Jury Agreement: Evidence of More Than One Act Introduced to Prove One Charge (2010) Word PDF

Supplemental Instruction on Agreement (2001) Word PDF

Instruction on Jury Deliberations (Withdrawn in 2012)

Polling the Jury [Suggested Form] (2007) Word PDF

Instruction After Verdict Received (7/2024) Word PDF

Instruction after Verdict Received - Alternative Form (7/2024) Word PDF

Inchoate crimes 550-580

Solicitation as a Crime (2020) Word PDF

Conspiracy as a Crime (2008) Word PDF

Attempt (2013) Word PDF

Example Attempted Burglary (2002) Word PDF

Example Attempted Armed Robbery (2002) Word PDF

Defenses and defensive matters 600-955

Introductory Comment: Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect: Instructions for the "Bifurcated" Trial and Reexamination (7/2023) Word PDF

Instruction Prior to Trial upon a Plea of Not Guilty Joined with a Plea of Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect (2011) Word PDF

Instruction After Evidence Has Been Received on Issue of Guilt Where a Plea of Not Guilty Has Been Joined with a Plea of Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect (2011) Word PDF

Preliminary Instruction After Finding of Guilt and Before Consideration of Whether the Defendant Suffered from a Mental Disease or Defect at the Time of the Offense (2011) Word PDF

Instruction on the Issue of the Defendant's Criminal Responsibility - Mental Disease or Defect (2011) Word PDF

Instruction on the Issue of the Defendant's Criminal Responsibility (Mental Defect) (Withdrawn in 2011)

Verdict: Not Responsible by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect (2011) Word PDF

Preliminary Instruction upon a Finding of Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect (Withdrawn in 2011)

Instruction on Commitment Following a Finding of Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect (Withdrawn in 2011)

Mental Disease or Defect: Expert Opinion Testimony (1/2024) Word PDF

Advice to a Person Found Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect (2011) Word PDF

Effect of Finding of Not Guilty Because of Mental Disease or Defect (Withdrawn in 2011)

Preliminary Instruction: Reexamination of Person Committed as Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect [§ 971.17(2)] (2011) Word PDF

Reexamination Under § 971.17(2) (2011) Word PDF

Verdicts Submitted for Reexamination Under § 971.17(2) (2011) Word PDF

Law Note: Theory of Defense Instructions Instructing the Jury on Defensive Matters (9/2024) Word PDF

Law Note: Jury Nullification (1991) Word PDF

Law Note: Right to Recapture (1994) Word PDF

Involuntary Intoxication or Drugged Condition (Renumbered Criminal JI-755A in 2005)

Involuntary Intoxication or Drugged Condition (2015) Word PDF

Involuntary Intoxication or Drugged Condition (2015) Word PDF

Voluntary Intoxication (2015) Word PDF

Mistake (2010) Word PDF

Accident (2005) Word PDF

Alibi (9/2024) Word PDF

Entrapment (2002) Word PDF

Entrapment [Alternate Form] (Withdrawn in 2003)

Coercion (2005) Word PDF

Coercion: Trafficking: Defense for a victim of § 940.302(2) or 948.051 - § 939.46(1m) (7/2023) Word PDF

Coercion: Trafficking: Defense for a victim of § 940.302(2) or 948.051 - § 939.46(1m) (7/2023) Word PDF

Necessity (2005) Word PDF

Law Note: Privilege: Resisting an Unlawful Arrest (2003) Word PDF

Privilege: Self-Defense: Force Less Than That Likely to Cause Death or Great Bodily Harm (7/2023) Word PDF

Privilege: Self-Defense: Force Less Than That Likely to Cause Death or Great Bodily Harm: Crimes Involving Recklessness or Negligence (7/2023) Word PDF

Privilege: Self-Defense: Force Intended or Likely to Cause Death or Great Bodily Harm (7/2023) Word PDF

Law Note: Self-defense under § 939.48(1m) (7/2023) Word PDF

Privilege: Self-Defense: Retreat (2019) Word PDF

Privilege: Self-Defense: Not Available to One Who Provokes an Attack: Regaining the Privilege (2020) Word PDF

Privilege: Self-Defense: Injury to Third Party Charged as Reckless or Negligent Crime (1/2024) Word PDF

Example: Privilege: Limits of Self Defense: Unintended Infliction of Harm upon Third Party Charged as Reckless or Negligent Crime Enumberated in 939.48(3) (1/2024) Word PDF

Privilege: Self-Defense: Unintended Harm to Third Party Charged as Intentional Crime (7/2023) Word PDF

Privilege: Defense of Others: Force Less Than That Likely to Cause Death or Great Bodily Harm (2005) Word PDF

Privilege: Defense of Others: Force Intended or Likely to Cause Death or Great Bodily Harm (2005) Word PDF

Privilege: Defense of Others: Effect of Provocation by Person Defended (2005) Word PDF

Privilege: Defense of One's Property (2005) Word PDF

Privilege: Defense of Another's Property (2005) Word PDF

Privilege: Conduct in Good Faith and in an Apparently Authorized and Reasonable Fulfillment of Duties of a Public Office (1/2024) Word PDF

Privilege to Use Force: Reasonable Accomplishment of a Lawful Arrest by a Peace Officer: Nondeadly Force (2005) Word PDF

Arrest by a Peace Officer: Nondeadly Force Arrest by a Peace Officer: Deadly Force (2005) Word PDF

Cause (2022) Word PDF

Liability for Failure to Act - Criminal Omission (2015) Word PDF

Dangerous Weapon (2012) Word PDF

Great Bodily Harm (2008) Word PDF

Acting in Official Capacity (2008) Word PDF

Possession (2000) Word PDF

"Intentionally" and "With Intent to": Mental Purpose (2010) Word PDF

"Intentionally" and "With Intent to": "Practically Certain" (2001) Word PDF

Criminal Recklessness (2015) Word PDF

Aggravated Recklessness: Circumstances Which Show Utter Disregard for Human Life (2012) Word PDF

Criminal Negligence (2005) Word PDF

Contributory Negligence (2005) Word PDF

Sexual Contact [939.22(34)] (2011) Word PDF

Without Consent (2005) Word PDF

Privilege: Discipline by a Person Responsible for the Welfare of a Child (7/2023) Word PDF

Privilege: Discipline by a Person Responsible for the Welfare of a Child: Cases Involving Recklessness (Withdrawn in 2014)

Privilege: Discipline by One in the Place of the Parent (Withdrawn in 1989)

Penalty enhancers 980-999A

Lifetime Supervision of Serious Sex Offenders § 939.615 (7/2024) Word PDF

Committing a Domestic Abuse Crime Within 72 Hours of Arrest (2014) Word PDF

Committing a Domestic Abuse Crime As a Domestic Abuse Repeater (2016) Word PDF

Criminal Gang Crimes (2003) Word PDF

Using or Possessing a Dangerous Weapon § 939.63 (7/2024) Word PDF

Using or Possessing a Dangerous Weapon: Party to a Crime § 939.63 (7/2024) Word PDF

Violent Crime in a School Zone (2012) Word PDF

Wearing a Bulletproof Garment (2003) Word PDF

Concealing Identity (2003) Word PDF

Selecting the Person Against Whom a Crime is Committed Because of Race, Religion, Etc. (2003) Word PDF

Selecting Property Damaged Because of the Race, Religion, Etc., of the Owner (2003) Word PDF

Elder Person Victims § 939.623 (2022) Word PDF

Violent Crime Against an Elder Person (2003) Word PDF

Minor Passenger in the Vehicle (2011) Word PDF

Unborn Child in the Vehicle (2003) Word PDF

Crimes against life and bodily security 1000-1296

Introductory Comment: Wisconsin's New Homicide Law (Withdrawn in 2006)

First Degree Intentional Homicide (2000) Word PDF

First Degree Intentional Homicide of an Unborn Child (2005) Word PDF

First Degree Intentional Homicide: Adequate Provocation: Second Degree Intentional Homicide (2006) Word PDF

First Degree Intentional Homicide: Self-defense: Second Degree Intentional Homicide (2021) Word PDF

First Degree Intentional Homicide: Coercion: Second Degree Intentional Homicide (2010) Word PDF

First Degree Intentional Homicide: Self-defense: Second Degree Intentional Homicide: First Degree Reckless Homicide (1/2023) Word PDF

First Degree Intentional Homicide: Self-defense: Second Degree Intentional Homicide: First Degree Reckless Homicide: Second Degree Reckless Homicide (1/2023) Word PDF

First Degree Intentional Homicide: First Degree Reckless Homicide (2012) Word PDF

First Degree Reckless Homicide (2015) Word PDF

First Degree Reckless Homicide of an Unborn Child (2015) Word PDF

First Degree Reckless Homicide (1/2024) Word PDF

First Degree Reckless Homicide: Second Degree Reckless Homicide (2015) Word PDF

First Degree Reckless Homicide: Second Degree Reckless Homicide: Negligent Homicide (2019) Word PDF

Felony Murder: Underlying Crime Completed (1/2024) Word PDF

Felony Murder: Underlying Crime Attempted (1/2024) Word PDF

Felony Murder: Death Caused While Committing a Crime as a Party to the Crime: Aiding And Abetting (2022) Word PDF

Felony Murder: Death Caused While Committing Armed Burglary as a Party to the Crime: Aiding And Abetting (2003) Word PDF

Second Degree Intentional Homicide (2006) Word PDF

Second Degree Intentional Homicide: Self-defense (2006) Word PDF

Second Degree Reckless Homicide (2015) Word PDF

Second Degree Reckless Homicide by Omission (2015) Word PDF

Second Degree Reckless Homicide of an Unborn Child (2005) Word PDF

Attempted First Degree Intentional Homicide (2001) Word PDF

Attempted First Degree Intentional Homicide: Self-defense: Attempted Second Degree Intentional Homicide (1/2023) Word PDF

Homicide Instructions Replaced for Offenses Committed on or After January 1, 1989 (Withdrawn in 2006)

Third Degree Murder: First or Second Degree Murder Not Submitted (Withdrawn in 1982)

Third Degree Murder: First or Second Degree Murder Submitted (Withdrawn in 1982)

Abortion [Feticide] (2006) Word PDF

Homicide by Negligent Operation of a Vehicle (2002) Word PDF

Homicide of an Unborn Child by Negligent Operation of a Vehicle (2005) Word PDF

Homicide by Negligent Handling of a Dangerous Weapon (2011) Word PDF

Homicide by Operation of Vehicle While Under the Influence (2020) Word PDF

Violations of § 940.09 and § 940.25 Involving an Unborn Child (1/2024) Word PDF

Homicide by Operation of a Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration - 0.08 Grams or More (2020) Word PDF

Homicide by Operation of a Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration - 0.02 Grams or More (2020) Word PDF

Homicide by Operation of a Vehicle with a Detectable Amount of a Restricted Controlled Substance - § 940.09(1)(am) (1/2024) Word PDF

Homicide by Intoxicated User of Vehicle, Firearm, or Airgun: Affirmative Defense Under § 940.09(2) (Withdrawn in 2004)

Homicide by Operation of a Vehicle While Under the Influence / Homicide by Operation of a Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration of 0.08 Grams or More (2020) Word PDF

Homicide by Operation or Handling of Firearm or Airgun While Under the Influence (1/2024) Word PDF

Homicide by Operation or Handling of Firearm or Airgun with an Alcohol Concentration of 0.08 or More (2006) Word PDF

Homicide by Operation or Handling of a Firearm or Airgun with a Detectable Amount of a Restricted Controlled Substance - 940.09(1g)(am) (1/2024) Word PDF

Mutilating a Corpse (1/2024) Word PDF

Hiding or Burying a Corpse (1/2024) Word PDF

Assisting Suicide (2006) Word PDF

Introductory Comment - Sexual Assault Instructions (Withdrawn in 1990)

Sexual Contact § 940.225(5)(b) (7/2024) Word PDF

Sexual Intercourse (2010) Word PDF

"Without Consent" - Competence to Give Informed Consent in Issue (2002) Word PDF

"Without Consent" - Complainant Suffering from Mental Illness (2002) Word PDF

"Without Consent" - Complainant Unconscious (2002) Word PDF

Sexual Assault: Spouse as Victim (2002) Word PDF

Cautionary Instruction: Evidence of Victim's Prior Sexual Conduct (1/2023) Word PDF

First Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse Without Consent Causing Great Bodily Harm (2002) Word PDF

First Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Intercourse Without Consent Causing Pregnancy (2002) Word PDF

First Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse by Use or Threat of Use of a Dangerous Weapon (2002) Word PDF

First Degree Sexual Assault: Against an Individual Who is 60 Years of Age or Older § 940.225(1)(d) (2022) Word PDF

First Degree Sexual Assault: Against an Individual Who is 60 Years of Age or Older § 940.225(1)(d) (2022) Word PDF

First Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse Without Consent by Use or Threat of Force or Violence While Aided and Abetted (2018) Word PDF

First Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Intercourse with a Person 12 Years of Age or Younger (Withdrawn in 1997)

First Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact with a Person 12 Years of Age or Younger (Withdrawn in 1997)

Second Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse Without Consent by Use or Threat of Force or Violence (2022) Word PDF

Second Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse Without Consent Causing Injury, Illness, Disease or Impairment of a Sexual or Reproductive Organ, or Mental Anguish Requiring Psychiatric Care (2022) Word PDF

Second Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse with a Person Suffering from Mental Illness § 940.225(2)? (7/2024) Word PDF

Second Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse with a Person Who is Under the Influence of an Intoxicant § 940.225(2)(cm) (7/2024) Word PDF

Second Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse with a Person the Defendant Knows is Unconscious § 940.225(2)(d) (7/2024) Word PDF

Second Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse Without Consent While Aided and Abetted (2022) Word PDF

Second Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse with a Patient or Resident (2022) Word PDF

Second Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse by a Correctional Staff Member (2022) Word PDF

Second Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse by a Probation, Parole, or Extended Supervision Agent (2022) Word PDF

Second Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse by an Employee of an Entity (2022) Word PDF

Second Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse by a Law Enforcement Officer with a Person Detained or In Custody § 940.225(2)(k) (2022) Word PDF

Third Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Intercourse Without Consent (2018) Word PDF

Third Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact Without Consent Involving Ejaculation, etc. (2018) Word PDF

Fourth Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact Without Consent (2004) Word PDF

Battery and Related Offenses: Introductory Comment (Withdrawn in 2009)

Battery (2015) Word PDF

Battery: Self-Defense in Issue (2015) Word PDF

Abuse of Children (Withdrawn in 1989)

Abuse of Children - Exposing a Child to Cruel Maltreatment (Withdrawn in 1989)

Failure to Report Child Abuse (Renumbered Criminal JI-2119 in 1992)

Substantial Battery with Intent to Cause Bodily Harm (2017) Word PDF

Substantial Battery with Intent to Cause Bodily Harm: Self-Defense in Issue (2017) Word PDF

Substantial Battery with Intent to Cause Substantial Bodily Harm (Withdrawn in 2017)

Substantial Battery with Intent to Cause Substantial Bodily Harm: Self-Defense in Issue (Withdrawn in 2017)

Aggravated Battery with Intent to Cause Bodily Harm (2002) Word PDF

Aggravated Battery with Intent to Cause Bodily Harm: Self-Defense in Issue (2001) Word PDF

Aggravated Battery With Intent to Cause Great Bodily Harm (2003) Word PDF

Aggravated Battery with Intent to Cause Great Bodily Harm: Self-Defense in Issue (2003) Word PDF

Battery with Substantial Risk of Great Bodily Harm (2022) Word PDF

Battery to an Unborn Child (2017) Word PDF

Battery by Prisoner (2012) Word PDF

Battery by a Person Committed under § 980.065 (2022) Word PDF

Battery by a Person Subject to an Injunction (2016) Word PDF

Battery to a Law Enforcement Officer or Fire Fighter (2016) Word PDF

Battery to a Probation, Extended Supervision and Parole Agent, Community Supervision Agent, or An Aftercare Agent (1/2024) Word PDF

Battery to Juror [Juror Has Assented to Verdict] (2005) Word PDF

Battery to Witness [Witness Likely to be Called to Testify] (Withdrawn in 1999)

Battery to a Public Officer (2008) Word PDF

Battery to a Technical College District or School District Officer or Employee (2008) Word PDF

Battery to a Public Transit Vehicle Operator or Passenger (2014) Word PDF

Battery to an Emergency Medical Care Provider (2022) Word PDF

Battery or Threat to a Witness [Witness Has Attended or Testified] (1/2024) Word PDF

Battery or Threat to Witness [Witness Likely to be Called to Testify] (2004) Word PDF

Battery or Threat to Judge (Withdrawn in 2003)

Battery to a Judge (2019) Word PDF

Threat to a Judge (1/2024) Word PDF

Battery to a Prosecutor or Law Enforcement Officer (2019) Word PDF

Threat to a Prosecutor or Law Enforcement Officer (1/2024) Word PDF

Battery to Guardian Ad Litem, Corporation Counsel, or Attorney (2022) Word PDF

Threat to Guardian Ad Litem, Corporation Counsel, or Attorney (1/2024) Word PDF

Battery or Threat to a Department of Revenue Employee (1/2024) Word PDF

Battery to a Nurse (Withdrawn in 2022)

Battery or Threat to a Department of Safety and Professional Services or Department of Workforce Development Employee (1/2024) Word PDF

Battery to a County, City, Village, or Town Employee (2009) Word PDF

Mayhem (2009) Word PDF

Battery or Threat to a Staff Member of a Health Care Facility § 940.204(2) (1/2024) Word PDF

Battery or Threat to a Health Care Provider § 940.204(3) (2022) Word PDF

Physical Abuse of an Elder Person: Intentional Causation of Great Bodily Harm § 940.198(2)(a) (2022) Word PDF

Physical Abuse of an Elder Person: Intentional Causation of Bodily Harm § 940.198(2)(b) (2022) Word PDF

Physical Abuse of an Elder Person: Intentional Causation of Bodily Harm to an Elder Person Under Circumstances or Conditions that are Likely to Produce Great Bodily Harm § 940.198(2)(c) (2022) Word PDF

Physical Abuse of an Elder Person: Reckless Causation of Great Bodily Harm § 940.198(3)(a) (2022) Word PDF

Physical Abuse of an Elder Person: Reckless Causation of Bodily Harm § 940.198(3)(b) (2022) Word PDF

Physical Abuse of an Elder Person: Reckless Causation of Bodily Harm to an Elder Person Under Circumstances or Conditions that are Likely to Produce Great Bodily Harm § 940.198(3)(c) (2022) Word PDF

Sexual Exploitation by Therapist (2006) Word PDF

First Degree Reckless Injury (2020) Word PDF

Second Degree Reckless Injury (2015) Word PDF

Strangulation and Suffocation (2022) Word PDF

Injury by Negligent Handling of a Dangerous Weapon (2011) Word PDF

Injury (Great Bodily Harm) by Negligent Use of a Vehicle (Renumbered Criminal JI-2654 in 1989)

Injury (Great Bodily Harm) by Operation of a Vehicle While Under the Influence (2014) Word PDF

Injury (Great Bodily Harm) by Operation of a Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration - 0.08 Grams or More (2006) Word PDF

Injury (Great Bodily Harm) by Operation of a Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration - 0.02 Grams or More (2004) Word PDF

Failure to Support (Withdrawn in 1989)

Abandonment of a Young Child (Withdrawn in 1989)

Injury (Great Bodily Harm) by Operation of a Vehicle with a Detectable Amount of a Restricted Controlled Substance - § 940.25(1)(am) (2021) Word PDF

Abuse of Individuals at Risk (2007) Word PDF

Abuse of Individuals at Risk: Recklessly Subjecting an Individual at Risk to Abuse under Circumstances That Cause Great Bodily Harm (2007) Word PDF

Reckless Abuse of Vulnerable Adults (Withdrawn in 1999)

Abuse of Residents of Penal Facilities (2006) Word PDF

Abuse of Patients and Residents (2011) Word PDF

Abuse of Patients and Residents: Reckless Physical Abuse Causing Great Bodily Harm to an Individual at Risk (2007) Word PDF

Neglect of Patients and Residents § 940.295 (7/2024) Word PDF

Law Enforcement Officer - Failure to Render Aid (2020) Word PDF

False Imprisonment (2014) Word PDF

Human Trafficking (2015) Word PDF

Human Trafficking (2015) Word PDF

Human Trafficking (2016) Word PDF

Taking a Hostage (2016) Word PDF

Kidnapping (2016) Word PDF

Kidnapping (2016) Word PDF

Kidnapping (2006) Word PDF

Placing a Global Positioning Device (2016) Word PDF

Obtaining Information Generated by a Global Positioning Device (2016) Word PDF

Stalking (2021) Word PDF

Stalking: Penalty Factors (2011) Word PDF

Stalking (2021) Word PDF

Abduction (Withdrawn in 1989)

Abduction (Withdrawn in 1989)

Abduction (Withdrawn in 1989)

Intimidation of a Witness: Misdemeanor (Withdrawn in 2001)

Intimidation of a Witness (2020) Word PDF

Intimidation of a Witness; Felony: Force Threatened Against a Relative of the Witness (Withdrawn in 2001)

Intimidation of a Victim: Misdemeanor (Withdrawn in 2001)

Intimidation of a Victim (1/2023) Word PDF

Intimidation of a Person Acting on Behalf of a Victim (1/2023) Word PDF

Intimidation of a Victim (1/2023) Word PDF

Crimes against public health and safety 1300-1375

Negligent Operation of a Vehicle (2022) Word PDF

Highway Obstruction (Withdrawn in 1989)

Endangering Safety by Use of a Dangerous Weapon: Operating or Going Armed with a Firearm While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant (Renumbered Criminal JI-1321 in 1996)

Negligent Handling of Burning Material (2007) Word PDF

Giving a False Alarm (2007) Word PDF

Interference with a Fire Alarm System (2007) Word PDF

Interference with Fire Fighting (2007) Word PDF

Interference with Fire Fighting Equipment 941.12(2) (9/2024) Word PDF

Endangering Safety by Use of a Dangerous Weapon: Negligent Operation or Handling (2005) Word PDF

Endangering Safety by Use of a Dangerous Weapon: Operating or Going Armed with a Firearm While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant (2021) Word PDF

Endangering Safety by Use of a Dangerous Weapon: Intentionally Pointing a Firearm at Another (2005) Word PDF

Endangering Safety by Use of a Dangerous Weapon: Intentionally Pointing a Firearm at a Law Enforcement Officer, Fire Fighter, Etc. (2018) Word PDF

Endangering Safety by Use of a Dangerous Weapon: Discharging a Firearm Within 100 Yards of Building (2005) Word PDF

Endangering Safety by Use of a Dangerous Weapon: Discharging a Firearm into a Vehicle or Building (2008) Word PDF

Possession of Pistol by Minor: Minor Going Armed with a Pistol (Withdrawn in 1989)

Sale, Loan, or Gift of Pistol to Minor (Withdrawn in 1989)

Endangering Safety by Use of a Dangerous Weapon: Intentionally Discharging a Firearm from a Vehicle (2005) Word PDF

Disarming a Peace Officer (2008) Word PDF

Carrying a Concealed Weapon (2018) Word PDF

Carrying a Concealed Weapon: Unlawful Purpose (2016) Word PDF

Carrying a Concealed Weapon: Evidence of Exception § 941.23 (7/2024) Word PDF

Carrying a Concealed Knife (2022) Word PDF

Carrying a Firearm in a Public Building (2019) Word PDF

Carrying a Handgun on Premises Where Alcohol Beverages are Consumed (1/2024) Word PDF

Carrying a Handgun on Premises Where Alcohol Beverages are Consumed - Exceptions under §941.237(3)(a)-(j) (1/2024) Word PDF

Carrying a Weapon by Licensee Where Prohibited - §175.60(16) (1/2024) Word PDF

Possession of a Switchblade Knife (2016) Word PDF

Possession of a Machine Gun or Other Full Automatic Firearm (2008) Word PDF

Using Oleoresin of Capsicum (Pepper Spray) to Cause Bodily Harm or Discomfort (2007) Word PDF

Possession of a Machine Gun or Other Full Automatic Firearm (1/2024) Word PDF

Using Oleoresin of Capsicum (Pepper Spray) to Cause Bodily Harm or Discomfort (2020) Word PDF

Using Oleoresin of Capsicum (Pepper Spray) to Cause Bodily Harm to a Peace Officer (2020) Word PDF

Possession of Oleoresin of Capsicum (Pepper Spray) by a Convicted Felon (1/2024) Word PDF

Possession of a Short-Barreled Shotgun or Rifle (1/2024) Word PDF

Possession of a Firearm (1/2024) Word PDF

Possession of a Firearm by a Felon: Privilege (2008) Word PDF

Furnishing a Firearm to a Felon (Withdrawn in 2019)

Straw Purchasing of a Firearm (2019) Word PDF

Possession of a Firearm (Other Circumstances) - §941.29(1m)(bm)-(em) (1/2024) Word PDF

Possession of a Firearm by a Person Subject to an Injunction (1/2024) Word PDF

Possession of an Electric Weapon (1/2024) Word PDF

First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety (2020) Word PDF

Second Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety (2015) Word PDF

Possession of Explosives for an Unlawful Purpose (2008) Word PDF

Possession of an Improvised Explosive Device (2008) Word PDF

Possession of Materials or Components with Intent to Assemble an Improvised Explosive Device (2008) Word PDF

Administering a Dangerous or Stupefying Drug (2008) Word PDF

Placing Foreign Objects in Edibles (2008) Word PDF

Obstructing Emergency Medical Personnel (2018) Word PDF

Throwing or Expelling a Bodily Substance at a Public Safety Worker or Prosecutor § 941.375 (7/2024) Word PDF

Violating a No Contact Order (2013) Word PDF

Crimes against reputation and civil liberties 1380-1398B

Defamation (2008) Word PDF

Denial of Rights: In General (Withdrawn in 1992)

Denial of Rights: Written Communication (Withdrawn in 1992)

Invasion of Privacy: Use of a Surveillance Device (2020) Word PDF

Denial of rights: automobile insurance § 942.04(1)(c) (Withdrawn in 1992)

Invasion of Privacy: Looking into a Dwelling Unit (2017) Word PDF

Invasion of Privacy: Use of a Device to View Under the Outer Clothing of an Individual (2016) Word PDF

Representations Depicting Nudity (2017) Word PDF

Publishing a Private Representation Depicting Nudity Without Consent (2020) Word PDF

Publishing a Depiction That Is Known to Be a Private Representation of Nudity Without Consent - 942.09(3m)(a)2 (9/2024) Word PDF

Soliciting an Intimate or Private Representation (2018) Word PDF

Crimes against property 1400-1529

Criminal Damage to Property (2020) Word PDF

Criminal Damage to Property: Vending and Other Machines (2017) Word PDF

Damage or Threat to Property: Energy Provider Property (2020) Word PDF

Damage or Threat to Property of a Witness (1/2024) Word PDF

Criminal Damage to Religious or Cemetery Property (2003) Word PDF

Criminal Damage to Facilities Associated with Designated Groups (2003) Word PDF

Criminal Damage to Personal Property Contained in Religious, Cemetery or Other Property (2003) Word PDF

Criminal Damage or Threat to Property of a Judge (1/2024) Word PDF

Criminal Damage or Threat to Property of a Department of Revenue Employee (1/2024) Word PDF

Graffiti (2010) Word PDF

Arson of a Building of Another (2008) Word PDF

Arson of a Building with Intent to Defraud an Insurer (2008) Word PDF

Arson of Property Other Than a Building (2011) Word PDF

Arson (Of Property Other Than a Building) with Intent to Defraud (2001) Word PDF

Molotov Cocktails (Firebombs): Possession (2008) Word PDF

Molotov Cocktails (Firebombs): Manufacture, Sale, Offer to Sell, Gift or Transfer (2008) Word PDF

Burglary with Intent to Steal (1/2024) Word PDF

Burglary with Intent to Steal; While Armed with a Dangerous Weapon (Withdrawn in 1997)

Burglary with Intent to Commit a Felony (1/2024) Word PDF

Burglary While Armed (2005) Word PDF

Burglary: Arming Oneself with a Dangerous Weapon While in the Enclosure (2005) Word PDF

Burglary: Committing a Battery While in the Enclosure (2005) Word PDF

Burglary: Person Lawfully Present in the Enclosure (2005) Word PDF

Entry into a Locked Vehicle (2008) Word PDF

Possession of Burglarious Tools (2008) Word PDF

Entry into Locked Coin Box (2004) Word PDF

Criminal Trespass to Dwellings (2017) Word PDF

Entry into a Locked Dwelling (2008) Word PDF

Criminal Trespass to a Medical Facility (2008) Word PDF

Criminal Trespass to an Energy Provider Property (2020) Word PDF

Theft (2022) Word PDF

Determining Value in Theft Cases (Withdrawn in 2002)

Theft: Penalty Factors (2020) Word PDF

Theft from Person (Withdrawn in 1999)

Theft by Contractor (2022) Word PDF

Theft by Contractor: Defendant Is a Corporate Officer (2022) Word PDF

Theft by Employee, Trustee, or Bailee (Embezzlement) (2022) Word PDF

Theft by One Having an Undisputed Interest in Property from One Having Superior Right of Possession (2022) Word PDF

Theft by Fraud (Withdrawn in 2006)

Theft by Fraud: Representations Made to the Owner, Directly or by a Third Person (2022) Word PDF

Theft by Fraud: Representations Made to an Agent (2022) Word PDF

Theft by Fraud: Failure to Disclose as a Representation (2022) Word PDF

Theft by Failure to Return Leased or Rented Property (2022) Word PDF

Mail theft (1/2023) Word PDF

Unauthorized Use of an Individual's Personal Identifying Information or Documents (2019) Word PDF

Unauthorized Use of an Entity's Identifying Information or Documents (2019) Word PDF

Failure to Disclose Manufacturer of Recording (2014) Word PDF

Fraud on Hotel or Restaurant Keeper (2010) Word PDF

Absconding Without Paying Rent (2010) Word PDF

Absconding Without Paying Rent: Affirmative Defense (2008) Word PDF

Carjacking [Taking a Vehicle by Use or Threat of Force] § 943.231(1) (1/2024) Word PDF

Carjacking [Taking a Vehicle by Use or Threat of Force] § 943.231(2) (1/2024) Word PDF

Taking and Driving a (Vehicle) (Commercial Motor Vehicle) Without the Owner's Consent (2019) Word PDF

Taking and Driving a (Vehicle) (Commercial Motor Vehicle) Without the Owner's Consent: Driving or Operating Without the Owner's Consent as a Lesser Included Offense (2019) Word PDF

Driving or Operating a (Vehicle) (Commercial Motor Vehicle) Without the Owner's Consent (2019) Word PDF

Operating Without Owner's Consent: Affirmative Defense (2019) Word PDF

Intentionally Accompanying a Person Who Operates a Vehicle Without the Owner's Consent (1/2024) Word PDF

Removing a Major Part of a Vehicle Without the Owner's Consent § 943.23(5) (7/2024) Word PDF

Issue of a Worthless Check: Misdemeanor (2004) Word PDF

Issue of a Worthless Check: Felony: One Check for $2,500 or More (2004) Word PDF

Issue of a Worthless Check: Felony: Series of Checks Totaling $2,500 or More (2004) Word PDF

Transfer of Encumbered Personal Property with Intent to Defraud (2008) Word PDF

Loan Sharking (Extortionate Extension of Credit) (2009) Word PDF

Loan Sharking (Advancements for Extortionate Extensions of Credit) (2009) Word PDF

Loan Sharking (Use of Extortionate Means) (2009) Word PDF

Extortion: Accuse or Threaten to Accuse (2004) Word PDF

Extortion: Injure or Threaten to Injure (2022) Word PDF

Threats to Communicate Derogatory Information (2017) Word PDF

Robbery by the Use of Force (Withdrawn in 2009)

Robbery by Threat of Force (Withdrawn in 2009)

Robbery by the Use or Threat of Force (2009) Word PDF

Armed Robbery: By Use or Threat of Use of a Dangerous Weapon (2016) Word PDF

Armed Robbery: By Use of an Article the Victim Reasonably Believes is a Dangerous Weapon (2016) Word PDF

Receiving Stolen Property (2012) Word PDF

Fraudulent Writings: Falsifying a Corporate Record (2004) Word PDF

Fraudulent Writings: Obtaining a Signature by Means of Deceit (2001) Word PDF

Possession of Property with Altered Identification Marks (2009) Word PDF

Forgery (by Making or Altering a Check) (2009) Word PDF

Uttering a Forged Writing (Check) (2009) Word PDF

Possession of a Forged Writing (Check) with Intent to Utter (2009) Word PDF

Fraudulent Insurance Claim: Presenting a False or Fraudulent Claim (2003) Word PDF

Theft of Telecommunications Service (2014) Word PDF

Theft of a Financial Transaction Card (2009) Word PDF

Fraudulent Use of a Financial Transaction Card (2003) Word PDF

Fraudulent Use of a Financial Transaction Card (2003) Word PDF

Financial Transaction Card Factoring (2003) Word PDF

Retail Theft (2020) Word PDF

Retail Theft: Removing a Theft Detection Device (2020) Word PDF

Retail Theft: Using a Theft Detection Shielding Device (2020) Word PDF

Theft of Services (2020) Word PDF

Criminal Slander of Title (2009) Word PDF

Computer Crime (2007) Word PDF

Computer Crime (2009) Word PDF

Computer Crime (2007) Word PDF

Crimes Against Financial Institutions (1/2023) Word PDF

Fraud Against a Financial Institution (2017) Word PDF

Robbery of a Financial Institution § 943.87 (7/2024) Word PDF

Money laundering Wis. Stat. § 943.895 (2)(a) 1-2 (1/2023) Word PDF

Money laundering Wis. Stat. § 943.895 (2)(a) 3 (1/2023) Word PDF

Money laundering Wis. Stat. § 943.895 (2)(a) 4 (1/2023) Word PDF

Crimes against sexual morality 1530-1571

Crimes Against Sexual Morality (Withdrawn in 1996)

Incest: Sexual Intercourse Between Father and Daughter (Renumbered Criminal JI-1532 in 2008)

Enticing Children for Immoral Purposes (Withdrawn in 1989)

Incest: Sexual Intercourse Between Blood Relatives (1/2024) Word PDF

Fornication: Sexual Intercourse in Public (1/2024) Word PDF

Fornication: Sexual Intercourse with a Person Younger Than 18 Years (Withdrawn in 1989)

Sexual Gratification in Public (1/2024) Word PDF

Sexual Gratification with a Person Younger Than 18 Years (Withdrawn in 1989)

Lewd and Lascivious Behavior - Exposing Genitals or Pubic Area (Renumbered Criminal JI-1544B in 1/2024)

Lewd and Lascivious Behavior: Indecent Act of Sexual Gratification with Another - §944.20(1)(a) (1/2024) Word PDF

Lewd and Lascivious Behavior: Exposing Genitals or Pubic Area - §944.20(1)(b) (1/2024) Word PDF

Lewd and Lascivious Behavior by Cohabitation with a Person Not His Spouse (Withdrawn in 1996)

Commitment and Continuance of Control Under the Sex Crimes Law (Withdrawn in 1996)

Prostitution: Nonmarital Sexual Intercourse (2016) Word PDF

Prostitution: Act of Sexual Gratification (2006) Word PDF

Patronizing Prostitutes (2018) Word PDF

Soliciting to Practice Prostitution (2016) Word PDF

Pandering (2015) Word PDF

Pandering (2016) Word PDF

Pandering (2016) Word PDF

Keeping a Place of Prostitution (2016) Word PDF

Granting the Use of a Place as a Place of Prostitution (2016) Word PDF

Crimes against government and its administration 1600-1883

Commercial Gambling: Operating a Gambling Place for Gain (2002) Word PDF

Commercial Gambling: Receiving a Bet for Gain (2002) Word PDF

Commercial Gambling: Collecting the Proceeds of a Gambling Machine (1/2023) Word PDF

Commercial Gambling: Using Wire Communication to Place a Bet (2002) Word PDF

Permitting Real Estate to be Used as a Gambling Place (2009) Word PDF

Altering, Forging, Counterfeiting, or Illegally Obtaining a Lottery Ticket § 565.50(2) (7/2024) Word PDF

Uttering or Transferring an Altered, Forged, Counterfeit, or Illegally Obtained Lottery Ticket § 565.50(2) (7/2024) Word PDF

Possession of an Altered, Forged, Counterfeit, or Illegally Obtained Lottery Ticket with Intent to Defraud § 565.50(3) (7/2024) Word PDF

Sabotage (2009) Word PDF

Bribery - Transferring Property to a Public Employee to Induce Action or Failure to Act (2009) Word PDF

Bribery - Transferring Property to a Public Officer to Influence a Decision (2009) Word PDF

Bribery - Accepting a Bribe (2009) Word PDF

Misconduct in Public Office (by Failure or Refusal to Perform Duty) (2008) Word PDF

Misconduct in Public Office (by Performance of Unauthorized or Forbidden Act) (2008) Word PDF

Misconduct in Public Office (by Exercise of Discretionary Power for a Dishonest Advantage) (2008) Word PDF

Misconduct in Public Office (by False Entry, Return, Certificate, Report, or Statement) (2008) Word PDF

Misconduct in Public Office (by Unlawful Solicitation or Acceptance of Anything of Value) (2008) Word PDF

Private Interest in a Public Contract: Entering into a Contract in a Private Capacity and Being Authorized by Law to Participate in the Making of the Contract as a Public Officer (2009) Word PDF

Private Interest in a Public Contract: Participating in the Making of a Contract in Which One Has a Private Pecuniary Interest (2009) Word PDF

Private Interest in a Public Contract: Performing a Discretionary Function in Regard to a Contract in Which One Has a Private Pecuniary Interest (2009) Word PDF

Perjury (1/2024) Word PDF

False Swearing: False Statement Under Oath: Felony (1/2024) Word PDF

False Swearing: Inconsistent Statements (2004) Word PDF

False Swearing: False Statement Under Oath: Misdemeanor (1/2024) Word PDF

Resisting an Officer (2012) Word PDF

Obstructing an Officer § 946.41(1) (7/2024) Word PDF

Obstructing an Officer: Giving False Information (2010) Word PDF

Failure to Comply with an Officer's Attempt to Take a Person into Custody (2008) Word PDF

Escape from the Custody of a Peace Officer After Legal Arrest for a Forfeiture Offense (2008) Word PDF

Escape from Custody Resulting from Violation of Probation, Parole, or Extended Supervision (2009) Word PDF

Escape from Custody Resulting from Legal Arrest for a Crime (2008) Word PDF

Escape from the Custody of a Peace Officer After Legal Arrest for a Crime (Withdrawn in 2008)

Escape from Custody: Jail or Prison Escape (2008) Word PDF

Escape from Custody: Chapter 980 Custody Order (2008) Word PDF

Escape: Individual with Custody Injured (2009) Word PDF

Failure to Report to Jail: Periods of Imprisonment (1/2023) Word PDF

Failure to Report to Jail: After Stay of Sentence (Renumbered Criminal JI-1777A in 1/2023)

Failure to report to jail: after stay of sentence (1/2023) Word PDF

Failure to report to jail: confinement order (1/2023) Word PDF

Assault by a Prisoner: Placing an Officer, Employee, Visitor, or Inmate in Apprehension of an Immediate Battery Likely to Cause Death or Great Bodily Harm (2001) Word PDF

Assault by a Prisoner: Restraining or Confining an Officer, Employee, Visitor, or Inmate (2001) Word PDF

Assault by a Prisoner: Throwing or Expelling a Bodily Substance at an Officer, Employee, Visitor, or Inmate (2001) Word PDF

Permitting Escape (2008) Word PDF

Assisting Escape (2008) Word PDF

Assisting Escape by Public Officer or Employee (2008) Word PDF

Introducing a Firearm into an Institution (2008) Word PDF

Inmate Possessing an Article with Intent to Retain (2021) Word PDF

Delivering an Article to an Inmate (2021) Word PDF

Possessing an Article with Intent to Deliver it to an Inmate (2021) Word PDF

Receiving an Article from an Inmate to Convey Out of Jail or Prison (2021) Word PDF

Encouraging a Violation of Probation, Extended Supervision or Parole (2011) Word PDF

Aiding a Felon (1/2024) Word PDF

Aiding a Felon by Destroying, etc., Physical Evidence (2015) Word PDF

Bail Jumping (2018) Word PDF

Concealing Identity (Renumbered Criminal JI-994 in 1986)

Bribery of a Witness: Transferring Property (2021) Word PDF

Bribery of a Witness: Accepting a Bribe (2021) Word PDF

Concealing Death of Child (Withdrawn in 1989)

Communicating with a Juror (2009) Word PDF

Picketing, Parading, or Demonstrating at the Residence of a Judge § 946.645 (7/2024) Word PDF

Obstructing Justice (2009) Word PDF

Simulating Legal Process (2009) Word PDF

Impersonating a Peace Officer, Fire Fighter, or other Emergency Personnel (2013) Word PDF

Impersonating a Peace Officer, Fire Fighter, or other Emergency Personnel with Intent to Commit a Crime (Withdrawn in 2018)

Interference with Custody of a Child (Withdrawn in 1989)

Interference with Custody of a Child (Withdrawn in 1989)

Interference with Custody of a Child (Withdrawn in 1989)

Interference with Custody of a Child (Withdrawn in 1989)

Interference with Custody of a Nonmarital Child (Withdrawn in 1989)

Interference with the Parental Rights of the Other Parent: Concealing a Child (Withdrawn in 1989)

Unemployment Insurance Fraud: Making a False Statement to Obtain a Benefit Payment (2019) Word PDF

Welfare Fraud: Making False Representations to Secure Public Assistance (2015) Word PDF

Public Assistance Fraud: Concealing or Failing to Disclose an Event Affecting Eligibility (2015) Word PDF

Welfare Fraud: Failure to Report Receipt of Income or Assets (Withdrawn in 2015)

Welfare Fraud: Failure to Notify Authorities of Change of Facts (Withdrawn in 2015)

Food Stamp Fraud: Misstating Facts on an Application (2015) Word PDF

Medical Assistance Fraud: Making a False Statement in an Application for a Benefit or Payment (2015) Word PDF

Racketeering Activity - Using Proceeds of a Pattern of Racketeering Activity to Establish or Operate an Enterprise (2008) Word PDF

Racketeering Activity - Acquiring or Maintaining an Interest in or Control of an Enterprise Through a Pattern of Racketeering Activity (2008) Word PDF

Racketeering Activity - Conducting or Participating in an Enterprise Through a Pattern of Racketeering Activity (2008) Word PDF

Crimes against public peace, order, and other interests 1900-1961

Disorderly Conduct (1/2024) Word PDF

Disrupting a Funeral or Memorial Service (1/2024) Word PDF

Disrupting a Funeral or Memorial Service: Impeding Vehicles (2007) Word PDF

Unlawful Use of Telephone (1/2024) Word PDF

Unlawful Use of Telephone (2008) Word PDF

Unlawful Use of Telephone (2008) Word PDF

Unlawful Use of Telephone (Renumbered Criminal JI-1907 in 1993)

Unlawful Use of Telephone (2008) Word PDF

Unlawful Use of Telephone (2008) Word PDF

Unlawful Use of a Computerized Communication System: Threat to Inflict Injury (1/2024) Word PDF

Unlawful Use of a Computerized Communication System: Use of Obscene Language (2008) Word PDF

Harassment: Subjecting Another to Physical Contact (2003) Word PDF

Harassment: Threatening Physical Contact with Another (2003) Word PDF

Harassment: Engaging in a Course of Conduct Which Harasses or Intimidates Another (2003) Word PDF

Swatting (2020) Word PDF

Bomb Scares (2020) Word PDF

Intentional Terrorist Threats (1/2024) Word PDF

Reckless Terrorist Threats (1/2024) Word PDF

Failure to Withdraw from an Unlawful Assembly (2008) Word PDF

Contributing to Delinquency or Neglect of Children (Withdrawn in 1989)

Contributing to Delinquency of Children by Parent, Guardian, or Legal Custodian (Withdrawn in 1989)

Crimes against animals 1980-1988

Mistreating an Animal (2013) Word PDF

Harassment of Police or Fire Animals (2005) Word PDF

Failing to Provide an Animal with Sufficient Food and Water (2005) Word PDF

Dognapping and Catnapping (2005) Word PDF

Failing to Provide an Animal with Proper Shelter (2005) Word PDF

Instigating Fights Between Animals (2009) Word PDF

Keeping an Animal with Intent That it Engage in Fighting (2009) Word PDF

Abandonment 2000

Abandonment by Husband or Father (Withdrawn in 1996)

Paternity 2010

Paternity (Withdrawn in 1996)

Juvenile delinquency 2020-2021

Juvenile Delinquency: Composite Instruction (Withdrawn in 2009)

Sample: Delinquency Under Chapter 48: Burglary (Withdrawn in 2009)

Contempt of court; Restraining order violations 2031-2044

Contempt of Court: Punitive Sanction (2009) Word PDF

Violating a Temporary Restraining Order or an Injunction (2019) Word PDF

Violating a Foreign Protection Order (2002) Word PDF

Violating a Domestic Abuse Contact Prohibition - § 968.075(5) (2013) Word PDF

Ordinance violations 2050-2055

Burden of Proof: Forfeiture Actions and Five-Sixths Verdict: Forfeiture Actions (Renumbered Criminal JI-140A in 1994)

Burden of Proof: Forfeiture Actions and Five-Sixths Verdict: Forfeiture Actions (Renumbered Criminal JI-515A in 1994)

Crimes against children 2100-2199

Sexual Contact § 948.01(5) (7/2024) Word PDF

Sexual Intercourse (2010) Word PDF

Introductory Comment: § 948.02 Sexual Assault of a Child: As Amended by 2007 Wisconsin Act 80 [Effective Date: March 27, 2008] and 2013 Wisconsin Act 167 [Effective Date: March 29, 2014] (2019) Word PDF

First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child: Sexual Contact or Intercourse with a Person Who Has Not Attained the Age of 13 Years: Causing Great Bodily Harm (2008) Word PDF

First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child: Sexual Intercourse with a Person Who Has Not Attained the Age of 12 Years (2008) Word PDF

First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child: Sexual Intercourse with a Person Who Has Not Attained the Age of 16 Years by Use or Threat of Force or Violence (2008) Word PDF

First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child: Sexual Contact with a Person Who Has Not Attained the Age of 16 Years by Use or Threat of Force or Violence by a Person Who Has Attained the Age of 18 Years (2008) Word PDF

First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child: Sexual Contact with a Person Who Has Not Attained the Age of 13 Years (2015) Word PDF

Second Degree Sexual Assault of a Child: Sexual Contact or Intercourse with a Person Who Has Not Attained the Age of 16 Years (2020) Word PDF

Attempted Second Degree Sexual Assault of a Child: Sexual Contact or Intercourse with a Person Who Has Not Attained the Age of 16 Years: Actual Child (2005) Word PDF

Attempted Second Degree Sexual Assault of a Child: Sexual Contact or Intercourse with a Person Who Has Not Attained the Age of 16 Years: Fictitious Child (2005) Word PDF

Sexual Assault of a Child: Failing to Act to Prevent Sexual Intercourse or Sexual Contact (2009) Word PDF

Law Note: "Person Responsible for the Child's Welfare" (2010) Word PDF

Repeated Acts of Sexual Assault of a Child (2019) Word PDF

Repeated Acts of Sexual Assault of a Child (2009) Word PDF

Physical Abuse of a Child: Intentionally Causing Great Bodily Harm (2009) Word PDF

Physical Abuse of a Child: Failing to Act to Prevent Great Bodily Harm (2009) Word PDF

Physical Abuse of a Child: Failing to Act to Prevent Reckless Causing of Great Bodily Harm (2015) Word PDF

Physical Abuse of a Child: Intentionally Causing Bodily Harm (2009) Word PDF

Physical Abuse of a Child: Intentionally Causing Bodily Harm by Conduct Which Creates a High Probability of Great Bodily Harm (2009) Word PDF

Physical Abuse of a Child: Recklessly Causing Great Bodily Harm (2009) Word PDF

Physical Abuse of a Child: Recklessly Causing Bodily Harm (2009) Word PDF

Physical Abuse of a Child: Recklessly Causing Bodily Harm by Conduct which Creates a High Probability of Great Bodily Harm (2009) Word PDF

Physical Abuse or Sexual Assault of a Child by a Person Responsible for the Welfare of the Child (2003) Word PDF

Repeated Acts of Physical Abuse of a Child (2019) Word PDF

Repeated Acts of Physical Abuse of a Child (7/2023) Word PDF

Sexual Assault or Physical Abuse of a Child by a Child Care Provider (2019) Word PDF

Causing Mental Harm to a Child § 948.04 (7/2024) Word PDF

Failure to Report Child Abuse (2012) Word PDF

Sexual Exploitation of a Child (2020) Word PDF

Sexual Exploitation of a Child: Affirmative Defense (2020) Word PDF

Sexual Exploitation of a Child (2020) Word PDF

Sexual Exploitation of a Child: Affirmative Defense (2020) Word PDF

Sexual Exploitation of a Child (2020) Word PDF

Sexual Exploitation of a Child: By a Person Responsible for the Child's Welfare (2020) Word PDF

Trafficking of a Child (2017) Word PDF

Causing a Child to View or Listen to Sexual Activity - 948.055 (9/2024) Word PDF

Incest with a Child: Sexual Intercourse or Contact (2008) Word PDF

Incest with a Child: Sexual Intercourse or Contact by Stepparent (2008) Word PDF

Child Enticement: Completed Act (2018) Word PDF

Child Enticement: Attempt: Actual Child (2018) Word PDF

Child Enticement: Attempt: Fictitious Child (2018) Word PDF

Use of a Computer to Facilitate a Child Sex Crime (2017) Word PDF

Soliciting a Child for Prostitution (2009) Word PDF

Patronizing a Child (2018) Word PDF

Sexual Assault of a Foster Child (2010) Word PDF

Sexual Assault of a Child Placed in a Substitute Care Facility (2007) Word PDF

Sexual Intercourse with a Child (2018) Word PDF

Underage Sexual Activity (2018) Word PDF

Sexual Misconduct Against a Pupil by a School Staff Member or Volunteer - 948.098 (9/2024) Word PDF

Sexual Assault of a Student by a School Staff Person (2007) Word PDF

Sexual Assault of a Child by a Person Who Works or Volunteers with Children (2007) Word PDF

Exposing Genitals or Pubic Area to a Child (2015) Word PDF

Causing a Child to Expose Genitals or Pubic Area (2015) Word PDF

Exposing a Child to Harmful Material (2019) Word PDF

Exposing a Child to Harmful Material: Face-to-Face Contact Affirmative Defense (2009) Word PDF

Exposing a Child to Harmful Material: Verbally Communicating a Harmful Description or Narrative Account (2019) Word PDF

Possession of Child Pornography (Withdrawn in 2003)

Child Pornography: Possession of or Accessing a Recording § 948.12(1m) (7/2024) Word PDF

Child Pornography: Possession of Virtual Child Pornography § 948.125 (7/2024) Word PDF

Child Pornography: Exhibiting or Playing a Recording (2020) Word PDF

Child Sex Offender Working with Children (2007) Word PDF

Abandonment of a Child (2003) Word PDF

Neglecting a Child (2019) Word PDF

Neglecting a Child: Death, Great Bodily Harm, or Bodily Harm as a Consequence (2019) Word PDF

Chronic Neglect of a Child; Repeated Acts of Neglect (2019) Word PDF

Failure to Support (2006) Word PDF

Failure to Support: Affirmative Defense (2001) Word PDF

Concealing Death of Child (2013) Word PDF

Abduction of Another's Child: Taking from Home or Custody (1/2023) Word PDF

Abduction of Another's Child: Detaining Away from Home (1/2023) Word PDF

Abduction of Another's Child: Taking by Force or Threat of Force (1/2023) Word PDF

Abduction of Another's Child: Detaining by Force or Threat of Force (1/2023) Word PDF

Interference with Custody of a Child (2015) Word PDF

Interference with Custody of a Child (2009) Word PDF

Interference with Custody of a Nonmarital Child (2009) Word PDF

Interference with the Custody of a Child by a Parent: Concealing a Child (2009) Word PDF

Interference with the Custody of a Child: Affirmative Defenses (2009) Word PDF

Contributing to the Delinquency of a Child (1/2023) Word PDF

Contributing to the Delinquency of a Child: Death as a Consequence (1/2023) Word PDF

Contributing to the Delinquency of a Child by a Person Responsible for the Child's Welfare (1/2023) Word PDF

Contributing to Truancy (2006) Word PDF

Compulsory School Attendance (2006) Word PDF

Child Unattended in a Child Care Vehicle (2013) Word PDF

Possession of a Dangerous Weapon by a Child (1/2024) Word PDF

Sale, Loan, or Gift of a Dangerous Weapon to a Child (2012) Word PDF

Sale, Loan, or Gift of a Firearm to a Child: Death Caused (2009) Word PDF

Possession of a Firearm in a School Zone § 948.605(2)(a) (7/2024) Word PDF

Discharge of a Firearm in a School Zone § 948.605(3)(a) (7/2024) Word PDF

Dangerous Weapons Other Than Firearms on School Premises (2009) Word PDF

Receiving Stolen Property from a Child (2012) Word PDF

Recklessly Storing a Firearm (2013) Word PDF

Registered Sex Offender and Photographing Minors (2008) Word PDF

Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration Requirements (2021) Word PDF

Sex Offender Name Change § 301.47(2)(a)-(b) (1/2023) Word PDF

Inquest 2300-2302A

Inquest: Preliminary Instruction (2010) Word PDF

Inquest: Final Instructions: Explanation of Verdicts (2010) Word PDF

Inquest: Suggested Verdicts (2010) Word PDF

Sexually violent persons 2501-2506

Suggested Order of Instructions: Commitment as a Sexually Violent Person under Chapter 980, Wis. Stats (2016) Word PDF

Preliminary Instruction: Commitment as a Sexually Violent Person Under Chapter 980, Wis. Stats. (2011) Word PDF

Commitment as a Sexually Violent Person Under Chapter 980, Wis. Stats (2021) Word PDF

Verdict: Commitment as a Sexually Violent Person Under Chapter 980, Wis. Stats (2011) Word PDF

Preliminary Instruction: Hearing on Discharge of a Sexually Violent Person Under Chapter 980, Wis. Stats (2014) Word PDF

Discharge of a Sexually Violent Person Under Chapter 980, Wis. Stats (2021) Word PDF

Vehicle code 2590-2696

Making a False Statement in an Application for a Certificate of Title (2004) Word PDF

Operating While Intoxicated: Introductory Comment (7/2024) Word PDF

Premises Other Than Highways (2011) Word PDF

Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a Valid Operator's License - Criminal Offense (2013) Word PDF

Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a Valid Operator's License: Causing Great Bodily Harm or Death - Criminal Offense (2013) Word PDF

Operating While Revoked: Criminal Offense: Based on Prior Conviction (2010) Word PDF

Operating While Revoked: Criminal Offense: Revocation Resulted from an OWI-Related Offense (2018) Word PDF

Operating A Motor Vehicle After Revocation or Suspension - Civil Forfeiture (Withdrawn in 2006)

Reason to Know Privileges Were Revoked: Notice Mailed (Withdrawn in 2006)

Reason to Know Privileges Were Revoked: Duty to Exercise Due Care (Withdrawn in 2006)

Operating While Revoked: Criminal Offense: Revocation Resulted from an OWI-Related Offense (2018) Word PDF

Operating While Revoked: Civil Forfeiture (2018) Word PDF

Operating While Suspended: Civil Forfeiture (2013) Word PDF

Operating While Revoked or Suspended: Criminal Offense: Causing Great Bodily Harm or Death (Withdrawn in 2013)

Operating While Suspended: Criminal Offense: Causing Great Bodily Harm or Death (2013) Word PDF

Operating While Revoked: Criminal Offense: Causing Great Bodily Harm or Death (2018) Word PDF

Operating While Revoked: Criminal Offense: Causing Great Bodily Harm or Death (2018) Word PDF

Operating While Revoked: Criminal Offense: Permanent Revocation (2019) Word PDF

Operating a Motor Vehicle to Flee or in an Attempt to Elude an Officer § 346.04(3) (7/2024) Word PDF

Resisting a Traffic Officer by Failing to Stop (2019) Word PDF

Reckless Driving: Endangering Safety (Criminal Offense) (1/2024) Word PDF

Reckless Driving: Causing Bodily Harm (1/2023) Word PDF

Reckless Driving: Causing Great Bodily Harm (1/2023) Word PDF

Introductory Comment (Withdrawn in 2004)

Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration - Criminal Offense - 0.08 Grams or More (2020) Word PDF

Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration - Civil Forfeiture - 0.08 Grams or More (2015) Word PDF

Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration - Civil Forfeiture - 0.08 Grams or More (Withdrawn in 2004)

Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration - Criminal Offense - More than 0.02 Grams (2007) Word PDF

Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration - Criminal Offense - More than 0.02 Grams - Subject to an Ignition Interlock Order (2011) Word PDF

Operating a Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration and Causing Injury - 0.08 Grams or More (2017) Word PDF

Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration and Causing Injury - 0.08 Grams or More - § 346.63(2)(a) (Withdrawn in 2004)

Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Causing Injury: Affirmative Defense Under § 346.63(2)(b) (Withdrawn in 2004)

Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant - Criminal Offense (2020) Word PDF

Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant - Civil Forfeiture (2006) Word PDF

Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant - Civil Forfeiture - No Alcohol Concentration Test (2019) Word PDF

Alcohol Concentration Level (2004) Word PDF

Operating a Motor Vehicle While under the Influence of an Intoxicant with a Child under 16 Years of Age in the Motor Vehicle (1/2023) Word PDF

Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance - Criminal Offense (2020) Word PDF

Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of a Combination of an Intoxicant and a Controlled Substance - Civil Forfeiture (2022) Word PDF

Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Detectable Amount of a Restricted Controlled Substance (2021) Word PDF

Operating a Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant and Causing Injury (2017) Word PDF

Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of a Drug - Criminal Offense (2004) Word PDF

Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of any Combination of an Intoxicant and any other Drug to a Degree that Renders Him or Her Incapable of Safely Driving (7/2023) Word PDF

Operating a Motor Vehicle While under the Influence of an Intoxicant: Hazardous Inhalant (2015) Word PDF

Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant / Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration of 0.08 Grams or More - Civil Forfeiture (2015) Word PDF

Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant / Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration of 0.08 Grams or More - Criminal Charge (2015) Word PDF

Failure to Give Information or Render Aid Following an Accident (2018) Word PDF

Speeding: Exceeding a Reasonable and Prudent Speed Under § 346.57(2) or an Ordinance Adopting § 346.57(2) (1/2023) Word PDF

Law Note: The "Justification" Defense (2010) Word PDF

Speeding: Exceeding a Reasonable and Prudent Speed Criminal Offense § 346.57 (2) § 346.60 (3m)(a)2 (7/2024) Word PDF

Speeding: Driving Too Fast for Conditions Under § 346.57(3) or an Ordinance Adopting § 346.57(3) (7/2024) Word PDF

Speeding: Driving Too Fast for Conditions Criminal Offense § 346.57(3) and § 346.60(3m)(a)2 (7/2024) Word PDF

Speeding: Exceeding Fixed Limits Under § 346.57(4)(e) or an Ordinance Adopting § 346.57(4)(e) (1/2023) Word PDF

Speeding: Exceeding 65 Miles per Hour Under § 346.57(4)(gm) or an Ordinance Adopting § 346.57(4)(gm) (1/2023) Word PDF

Speeding: exceeding 65 miles per hour criminal offense § 346.57 (4)(gm) § 346.60 (3m)(a)2 (7/2024) Word PDF

Speeding: Exceeding fixed limits criminal offense § 346.57 (4)(e) § 346.60 (3m)(a)2 (7/2024) Word PDF

Speeding: Exceeding 55 Miles per Hour in the Absence of Posted Limits Under § 346.57(4)(h) or an Ordinance Adopting § 346.57(4)(h) (1/2023) Word PDF

Speeding: exceeding 55 miles per hour in the absence of posted limited criminal offense § 346.57 (4)(h) § 346.60 (3m)(a)2 (7/2024) Word PDF

Speeding: Exceeding Posted Limits Under § 346.57(5) or an Ordinance Adopting § 346.57(5) (1/2023) Word PDF

Speeding: Exceeding posted limits criminal offense § 346.57 (5) § 346.60 (3m)(a)2 (7/2024) Word PDF

Radar Speed Measurement (2010) Word PDF

Noncriminal Traffic Violations: Prohibited by State Law or an Ordinance Adopting State Law (2015) Word PDF

Tampering with an Ignition Interlock Device (2014) Word PDF

Failing to Install an Ignition Interlock Device or Violating a Court Order Restricting Operating Privilege - 347.413 (9/2024) Word PDF

Operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle with an Alcohol Concentration of 0.04 Grams or More but Less Than 0.08 Grams - Criminal Offense (2004) Word PDF

Operating a Motorboat While under the Influence of an Intoxicant: Criminal Offense (2013) Word PDF

Operating a Motorboat While under the Influence of an Intoxicant / Operating a Motorboat with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration of 0.08 Grams or More - Criminal Charge (2013) Word PDF

Securities fraud 2902-2904

Offering or Selling an Unregistered Security (2014) Word PDF

Securities Fraud: Making an Untrue Statement of Material Fact in Connection with the Sale of a Security (2014) Word PDF

Tax offenses 5000-5012

Possession of Untagged Elk § 29.347(2) (7/2024) Word PDF

Failure to File an Individual Income Tax Return (2010) Word PDF

Filing a False or Fraudulent Return (2010) Word PDF

Anhydrous ammonia 5024

Theft of Anhydrous Ammonia (2003) Word PDF

Intoxicating liquors 5030-5050

Sale of Intoxicating Liquors to a Minor by a Tavern Keeper (Withdrawn in 2010)

Selling Fermented Malt Beverage Without a License (2005) Word PDF

Sale to or Procurement for Any Minor of Intoxicating Liquors by any Person (Withdrawn in 2010)

Causing Injury or Death to an Underage Person by Providing Alcohol Beverages § 125.075 (7/2024) Word PDF

Hazardous waste 5200

Storing, Treating, Transporting, or Disposing of Hazardous Waste Without a License (2010) Word PDF

Election fraud 5301-5401

Election Fraud - Unqualified Elector (2009) Word PDF

Carrying a Weapon by Licensee Where Prohibited (Renumbered Criminal JI-1339 in 1/2024)

Controlled substances 6000-6112

Note on the Knowledge Requirement in Controlled Substance Cases (2010) Word PDF

Finding the Amount of Controlled Substance (2022) Word PDF

Finding the Amount of Controlled Substance in a Methamphetamine Case (2018) Word PDF

Delivering a Controlled Substance to a Minor (2003) Word PDF

Delivering a Controlled Substance to a Prisoner (2003) Word PDF

Delivering a Controlled Substance on or Near Certain Premises (2003) Word PDF

Controlled Substance Analog (2010) Word PDF

Possession of a Controlled Substance Without Tax Stamp (Withdrawn in 2019)

Delivery of a Controlled Substance (1/2024) Word PDF

Delivery of a Controlled Substance Analog (2018) Word PDF

Manufacture of a Controlled Substance (1/2024) Word PDF

Possession of a Controlled Substance - 961.41(3g) (9/2024) Word PDF

Attempted Possession of a Controlled Substance (1/2024) Word PDF

Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver with Lesser Included Offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance (1/2024) Word PDF

Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Manufacture with Lesser Included Offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance (1/2024) Word PDF

Keeping or Maintaining a Place Used for Manufacturing, Keeping, or Delivering Controlled Substances (Renumbered Criminal JI-6037B in 1994)

Keeping or Maintaining a Place Resorted to by Persons Using Controlled Substances in Violation of Chapter 961 for the Purpose of Using Controlled Substances (2008) Word PDF

Keeping or Maintaining a Place Used for Manufacturing, Keeping, or Delivering Controlled Substances (2010) Word PDF

Acquiring Possession of a Controlled Substance by Misrepresentation (1/2024) Word PDF

Delivery of an Imitation Controlled Substance: Felony (2006) Word PDF

Delivery of an Imitation Controlled Substance: Misdemeanor (2006) Word PDF

Possession of Methamphetamine Waste (2009) Word PDF

Using a Child to Deliver a Controlled Substance (2010) Word PDF

Soliciting a Child for the Purpose of Delivering a Controlled Substance (2010) Word PDF

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia § 961.573(1) (7/2024) Word PDF

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: Methamphetamine (2007) Word PDF

Possessing Materials for Manufacturing Methamphetamine (2006) Word PDF

Use or Possession of a Masking Agent (1/2024) Word PDF

Obtaining a Prescription Drug by Fraud (2005) Word PDF

Possession of a Prescription Drug with Intent to Deliver (2006) Word PDF

Possession of a Prescription Drug without a Valid Prescription (2013) Word PDF

Criminal special matters SM1-SM90

Suggested Order of Instructions (Renumbered Criminal JI-1 in 1995)

Jury Instructions on Lesser Included Offenses (1/2024) Word PDF

Juror Questioning of Witnesses (2014) Word PDF

When a Jury Requests to Hear/See Audio/Visual Evidence During Deliberations (2022) Word PDF

Grand Jury Proceedings (2004) Word PDF

John Doe Proceedings (2019) Word PDF

Substitution of Judge (Withdrawn in 1994)

Collateral Attack on Prior Convictions (7/2023) Word PDF

Defendant's Consent to Proceed by Videoconference - Waiver of Right to be Present Under § 971.04 (2014) Word PDF

Voir Dire (2017) Word PDF

Waiver of Jury Trial: Acceptance, Withdrawal, and Related Issues (2005) Word PDF

Judge's Duty at Initial Appearance (Withdrawn in 2011)

Inquiry Regarding the Decision Whether to Testify (2012) Word PDF

Waiver and Forfeiture of Counsel; Self-Representation; Standby Counsel; "Hybrid Representation"; Court Appointment of Counsel (2006) Word PDF

Waiver of Preliminary Examination (2011) Word PDF

Accepting a Plea of Guilty (2021) Word PDF

No Contest and Alford Pleas (2021) Word PDF

Accepting a Plea of Guilty: Use of Written Form (1993) Word PDF

Guilty Plea Acceptance Form (Withdrawn in 2019)

Information on Postconviction Relief (Withdrawn in 2011)

Instruction to be Used on Denial of Any Postconviction Motion (Other Than § 974.06) (Withdrawn in 1991)

Instruction to be Used on Denial of a Postconviction Motion Under § 974.06 (Withdrawn in 1991)

Sentencing Procedure, Standards, and Special Issues (1999) Word PDF

Determining Sentence Credit Under Section 973.155 (1/2024) Word PDF

Increased Penalty for Habitual Criminality (1/2024) Word PDF

Special Disposition Under Section 973.015 - Expunction (2018) Word PDF

Bail After Conviction; Stay of Execution of Sentence (Withdrawn in 1995)

Court's Instruction to Defendant at Arraignment and Before Acceptance of a Plea of Guilty on Sex Crimes Charge (Withdrawn in 1991)

Sentencing Persons Committed Under the Sex Crimes Law (Withdrawn in 2011)

Inquiry in Conflict of Interest Cases (2000) Word PDF

Competency to Proceed (7/2023) Word PDF

Advice to a Person Found Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect (Renumbered Criminal JI-650 in 2004)

Disclosure of the Identity of an Informer (2005) Word PDF

Inquiry When a Witness Claims the Privilege Against Self-Incrimination (1994) Word PDF

Procedure to Determine the Admissibility of Statements or Confessions of the Defendant (Withdrawn in 1994)

Procedure to Follow When the Admissibility of Identification Evidence is at Issue Prior to or During a Criminal Trial (Withdrawn in 1994)

Admissibility of Evidence Obtained by a Search and Seizure (Withdrawn in 1994)

Post-Conviction Procedure Under Section 974.06, Wis. Stats. (Withdrawn in 1994)

Habeas Corpus (Withdrawn in 1994)

Procedure to Follow in Advising a Prisoner of Rights Under the Uniform Detainer Act (1998) Word PDF

Appendix A: Uniform agreement on detainers: party states (1998) Word PDF


The Wisconsin Criminal Jury Instructions are created and edited by the Wisconsin Criminal Jury Instructions Committee of the Wisconsin Judicial Conference. Instructions include contributions from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School, and are used with its permission.

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