After the enforcing officer has issued a citation, the officer:

Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 23.63

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
   (1)   May release the defendant;
   (2)   Shall release the defendant when he or she:
      (a)    Makes a deposit under s. 23.66; or
      (b)    Makes a deposit and stipulation of no contest under s. 23.67.
   (3)   Shall proceed under s. 23.57, if the defendant is not released.