# Wis. Stat. § 967.02: Words and phrases defined

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C967_S967.02

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Stat. § 967.02
- **Heading:** Words and phrases defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WI Code / Chapter 967 / Section 967.02

## Text

In chs. 967 to 979 , unless the context of a specific section manifestly requires a different construction:

(1d) “Bail” means the amount of money set by the court which is required to be obligated and secured as provided by law for the release of a person in custody so that the person will appear before the court in which the person’s appearance may be required and that the person will comply with such conditions as are set forth in the bail bond.

(1h) “Bond” means an undertaking either secured or unsecured entered into by a person in custody by which the person binds himself or herself to comply with such conditions as are set forth therein.

(1p) “Clerk” means clerk of circuit court of the county including the clerk’s deputies.

(1t) “Court” means the circuit court unless otherwise indicated.

(2) “Department” means the department of corrections, except as provided in ss. 971.14 and 975.001 .

(2m) “Judge” means judge of a court of record.

(3m) “Judgment” means an adjudication by the court that the defendant is guilty or not guilty.

(5) “Law enforcement officer” means any person who by virtue of the person’s office or public employment is vested by law with the duty to maintain public order or to make arrests for crimes while acting within the scope of the person’s authority.

History: 1971 c. 298 ; 1977 c. 323 , 449 ; 1979 c. 89 ; 1989 a. 31 ; 1993 a. 486 ; 1995 a. 27 ; 1997 a. 27 ; 2009 a. 214 ; 2015 a. 196 .

## 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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