Section 971.31 – Motions before trial

(1) Any motion which is capable of determination without the trial of the general issue may be made before trial.(2) Except as provided in sub. (5), defenses and objections based on defects in the institution of the proceedings, insufficiency of the complaint,...

Section 971.30 – Motion defined

(1) “Motion” means an application for an order.(2) Unless otherwise provided or ordered by the court, all motions shall meet the following criteria: (a) Be in writing.(b) Contain a caption setting forth the name of the court, the venue, the title of the...

Section 971.29 – Amending the charge

(1) A complaint or information may be amended at any time prior to arraignment without leave of the court.(2) At the trial, the court may allow amendment of the complaint, indictment or information to conform to the proof where such amendment is not prejudicial to the...