Section 967.05 – Methods of prosecution

May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Wisconsin

(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.

Wis. Stat. ยง 967.05

1979 c. 291; 1993 a. 112.