Domestic Abuse Laws in Wisconsin

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Under Wisconsin law, “domestic abuse” charges can be brought for a variety of behavior if committed against: (1) his or her spouse or former spouse; (2) against an adult with whom the person resides or formerly resided; or (3) against an adult with whom the person has a child in common.

Wisconsin Laws on Domestic Abuse

Law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin are required by law to develop, adopt, and implement written policies regarding procedures for domestic abuse incidents. A key component of most Wisconsin domestic abuse policies is that the law enforcement officer should arrest and take a person into custody if the officer has reasonable grounds to believe that person was committing or had committed domestic abuse. This is known as a mandatory arrest of the “predominant aggressor.” Predominant aggressor means the most significant, but not necessarily the first, aggressor in a domestic incident.

Related: How to drop domestic violence charges in Wisconsin.

Penalties for Domestic Abuse in Wisconsin

Once a person is arrested for a crime of domestic abuse, their immediate release is prohibited until bail is posted or they go before a judge for an Initial Appearance in Wisconsin. Furthermore, unless there is a waiver, the law requires that for the 72 hours following arrest, that the defendant shall have no contact with the alleged victim and their residence. Failure to comply with this 72- hour no contact provision can result in up to 9 months in jail and a $10,000 fine or both.

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