# Wis. Stat. § 967.01: Title and effective date

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C967_S967.01

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Stat. § 967.01
- **Heading:** Title and effective date
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WI Code / Chapter 967 / Section 967.01

## Text

Chapters 967 to 979 may be referred to as the criminal procedure code and shall be interpreted as a unit. Chapters 967 to 979 shall govern all criminal proceedings and is effective on July 1, 1970. Chapters 967 to 979 apply in all prosecutions commenced on or after that date. Prosecutions commenced prior to July 1, 1970, shall be governed by the law existing prior thereto.

History: 1979 c. 89 .

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Stat. § 967.01 Title and effective date.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C967_S967.01.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 967.02 Words and phrases defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C967_S967.02.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 967.03 District attorneys.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C967_S967.03.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 967.04 Depositions in criminal proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C967_S967.04.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 967.05 Methods of prosecution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C967_S967.05.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 967.06 Determination of indigency; appointment of counsel; preparation of record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C967_S967.06.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 967.07 Circuit court commissioners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C967_S967.07.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 967.08 Telephone or live audiovisual proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C967_S967.08.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 967.09 Interpreters may serve by telephone or video.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C967_S967.09.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 967.10 Waiting area for victims and witnesses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C967_S967.10.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 967.11 Alternatives to prosecution and incarceration; monitoring participants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C967_S967.11.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 967.12 Electronic filing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C967_S967.12.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 967.055 Prosecution of offenses; operation of a motor vehicle or motorboat; alcohol, intoxicant or drug.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C967_S967.055.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 967.057 Prosecution decisions based on contributions to organizations and agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C967_S967.057.md)

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