Wisconsin Statutes 756.30 – Penalties
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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 756.30
- Following: when used by way of reference to any statute section, means the section next following that in which the reference is made. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
(1m) Juror contempt procedure. Whoever does any of the following is subject to sanctions for contempt of court:
(am) Willfully misrepresents any material fact on a juror qualification form under s. 756.04 (6).
(bm) Fails to return the completed juror qualification form within 10 days after receipt of the form.
(cm) Fails to attend court after being lawfully summoned without being excused by the court.
(2) Clerk of circuit court; fraud. If the clerk of circuit court commits any fraud in the selection of jurors or prospective jurors, the clerk shall forfeit not more than $500 for each offense.
(2m) Sanctions. A circuit court may impose a sanction for violation of sub. (1m) in an amount not to exceed $500. The sanction may be imposed by the court after hearing on an order to show cause why the prospective juror should not be held in contempt for failure to comply with the obligation of jury service. No costs, fees, or surcharges shall be imposed and the sanction shall be retained by the clerk of circuit court to offset juror costs.