# Wis. Stat. § 967.05: Methods of prosecution

> Wisconsin · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C967_S967.05

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Stat. § 967.05
- **Heading:** Methods of prosecution
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WI Code / Chapter 967 / Section 967.05

## Text

(1) A prosecution may be commenced by the filing of:

(a) A complaint;

(b) In the case of a corporation or limited liability company, an information;

(c) An indictment.

(2) The trial of a misdemeanor action shall be upon a complaint.

(3) The trial of a felony action shall be upon an information.

History: 1979 c. 291 ; 1993 a. 112 .

## 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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