# Wis. Stat. § 967.10: Waiting area for victims and witnesses

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C967_S967.10

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Stat. § 967.10
- **Heading:** Waiting area for victims and witnesses
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WI Code / Chapter 967 / Section 967.10

## Text

(1) In this section:

(a) “Victim” has the meaning given in s. 950.02 (4) .

(b) “Witness” has the meaning given in s. 950.02 (5) .

(2) If an area is available and use of the area is practical, a county shall provide a waiting area for a victim or witness to use during court proceedings that is separate from any area used by the defendant, the defendant’s relatives and defense witnesses. If a separate waiting area is not available or its use is not practical, a county shall provide other means to minimize the contact between the victim or witness and the defendant, the defendant’s relatives and defense witnesses during court proceedings.

History: 1997 a. 181 .

## 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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