Wisconsin - Victim Impact Panels

Wis. Stat. § 961.473

Population: All populations

Legal Features: N/A

Law Type: Statute

Excerpt of Relevant Text:

If a person pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a violation of this chapter, the court may order the person to attend a program, such as a victim impact panel, that demonstrates the adverse effects of substance abuse on an individual or an individual’s family in addition to any forfeiture or penalty imposed. The court may order the defendant to pay a reasonable fee, based on the person’s ability to pay, to offset the costs of assembling and holding the program ordered under this section.

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