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The Wisconsin Criminal Jury Instructions are created as models, checklists, or minimum standards. It may be necessary to modify instructions to accommodate the facts of the case. There is not a model instruction for every situation. Comments or directions in brackets, italics, or parenthesis may describe special conditions for use, or other cautionary or explanatory material.

Cite these instructions as: Wis JI-Criminal

Browse the jury instructions using the table of contents below, or print the entire instruction set (rev. 7/2024).

Introductory materials

Introductory materials

Introduction Introduction (current edition) PDF

Memorials Memorials and dedications PDF

General instructions 1-525

Preliminary instructions; General matters | 1-70

JI-1 Suggested Instructions (2016) Word PDF

JI-5 Comment: Gender Neutral Language (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-50 Preliminary Instruction: Jurors' Conduct; Evidence; Transcripts Not Available; Credibility; Substantive Issues; Opening Statement (2022) Word PDF

JI-55 Notetaking Permitted (2000) Word PDF

JI-56 Notetaking Not Allowed (2000) Word PDF

JI-57 Instruction on Juror Questioning of Witnesses (2014) Word PDF

JI-58 Transcripts Not Available for Deliberations; Reading Back Testimony (2022) Word PDF

JI-59 Police Reports (2001) Word PDF

JI-60 Preliminary Instruction: Use of an Interpreter for a Witness (2003) Word PDF

JI-61 Preliminary Instruction: Use of an Interpreter for a Juror (2004) Word PDF

JI-62 Preliminary Instruction: Use of an Interpreter for the Defendant (2003) Word PDF

JI-70 Preliminary Instruction: Defendant Proceeding Pro Se (2001) Word PDF

Opening instructions | 100-128

JI-100 Opening Instructions (2000) Word PDF

JI-101 Opening Statements (2001) Word PDF

JI-103 Evidence Defined (2000) Word PDF

JI-110 One Defendant: Single Count: No Included Offense (2000) Word PDF

JI-112 One Defendant: Single Count: Lesser Included Offenses (2000) Word PDF

JI-112A Lesser Included Offense: Alternative Style (2000) Word PDF

JI-112A_EXAMPLE Armed Robbery: Robbery (Unarmed) (2000) Word PDF

JI-115 One Defendant: Two Counts (2000) Word PDF

JI-115_EXAMPLE Multiple Charges of First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child: Sexual Contact with a Person Who Has Not Attained the Age of 13 Years: Three Victims (Renumbered Criminal JI-116_EXAMPLE in 2004)

JI-116 Multiple Charges of the Same Offense: Different Victims (2004) Word PDF

JI-116_EXAMPLE Multiple Charges of First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child: Sexual Contact with a Person Who Has Not Attained the Age of 13 Years: Three Victims (2004) Word PDF

JI-117 One Defendant: Two Counts: Conviction for Only One Proper (Withdrawn in 2000)

JI-120 Two Defendants: Single Count: No Included Offense (2000) Word PDF

JI-122 Two Defendants: Single Count: Included Offense (2000) Word PDF

JI-125 Two Defendants: Two Counts (2000) Word PDF

JI-127 Two Defendants: Two Counts: Conviction for Only One Proper (Withdrawn in 2000)

JI-128 Charges Disposed of During Trial (2014) Word PDF

Burden of proof and presumption of innocence; Evidence | 140-276

JI-140 Burden of Proof and Presumption of Innocence (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-140A Burden of Proof: Forfeiture Action (2011) Word PDF

JI-141 Where Identification of Defendant is in Issue (2021) Word PDF

JI-145 Information Not Evidence (2000) Word PDF

JI-146 Precautionary Statement: Anonymous and "Numbers" Juries (2003) Word PDF

JI-147 Improper Questions (2000) Word PDF

JI-148 Objections of Counsel; Evidence Received Over Objection (2000) Word PDF

JI-150 Stricken Testimony (2000) Word PDF

JI-154 Summary of Evidence (2012) Word PDF

JI-157 Remarks of Counsel (2000) Word PDF

JI-158 Recording Played to the Jury (2022) Word PDF

JI-160 Closing Arguments of Counsel (2000) Word PDF

JI-161 Agreed Testimony (2000) Word PDF

JI-162A Law Note: Stipulations (2011) Word PDF

JI-165 Judicially Noticed Facts (2003) Word PDF

JI-170 Circumstantial Evidence (2000) Word PDF

JI-172 Circumstantial Evidence: Flight, Escape, Concealment (2000) Word PDF

JI-173 Circumstantial Evidence - Possession of Recently Stolen Property (2000) Word PDF

JI-180 Statements of Defendant (2021) Word PDF

JI-182 Confessions and Admissions: Series of Statements (Withdrawn in 2000)

JI-185 Confessions and Admissions: Mental Condition of Defendant in Issue (Withdrawn in 2000)

JI-187 Confessions and Admissions: Evidence That Defendant Did Not Understand Interrogator (Withdrawn in 2000)

JI-190 Weight of Evidence (2000) Word PDF

JI-195 Juror's Knowledge (2000) Word PDF

JI-200 Expert Opinion Testimony: General (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-200A Expert Testimony: More Than One Expert (Withdrawn in 2000)

JI-201 Opinion of a Nonexpert Witness (2012) Word PDF

JI-202 Polygraph Evidence (Withdrawn in 2009)

JI-205 Expert Testimony: Hypothetical Questions (2019) Word PDF

JI-215 Objections of Counsel: Evidence Received Over Objection (2000) Word PDF

JI-220 Evidence: Limited Purpose: Statement of Codefendant (Withdrawn in 1999)

JI-220A Cautionary Instruction: Interlocking Confessions (Withdrawn in 1999)

JI-220B Law Note: Statement of Accomplice Admitted for Nonhearsay Purpose (1991) Word PDF

JI-221 Statement of Codefendant: Statement Does Not Mention Defendant (2000) Word PDF

JI-222 Joint Trial: Evidence Admissible as to One Defendant Only (2000) Word PDF

JI-225 Instructing on a "Presumed Fact" That is an Element of the Crime (2000) Word PDF

JI-230 Prima Facie Effect of a Test Result Showing an Alcohol Concentration of 0.08 Grams or More: Offenses Involving "Under the Influence" (2006) Word PDF

JI-232 Evidence of a Test Result Showing an Alcohol Concentration of 0.04 Grams or More but Less Than 0.08 Grams: Offenses Involving "Under the Influence" (2009) Word PDF

JI-234 Blood-Alcohol Curve (2004) Word PDF

JI-235 Refusal of Defendant to Furnish Sample for Alcohol Test (2021) Word PDF

JI-237 Alcohol Concentration Chart (2000) Word PDF

JI-245 Testimony of Accomplices (2000) Word PDF

JI-246 Testimony of a Witness Granted Immunity or Other Concessions (2000) Word PDF

JI-247 Verdict as to Defendant Only (2000) Word PDF

JI-255 State Need Not Prove Exact Date of Commission: Specific Date Alleged (2000) Word PDF

JI-255A State Need Not Prove Exact Date of Commission: Period of Time Alleged (2000) Word PDF

JI-260 Time of Offense: Where State Not Required to Elect (Withdrawn in 2000)

JI-265 Time of Offense: Where State Has Elected (Withdrawn in 2000)

JI-268 Law Note: Jurisdiction (2021) Word PDF

JI-270 Evidence as to Defendant's Character (2000) Word PDF

JI-275 Cautionary Instruction: Evidence of Other Conduct [Required if Requested] (2018) Word PDF

JI-275.1 Comment: Other Acts Evidence (2016) Word PDF

JI-276 Prior Convictions Admissible to Prove Character (2016) Word PDF

Witnesses | 300-345

JI-300 Credibility of Witnesses (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-310 Defendant as Witness in Own Behalf (Withdrawn in 2001)

JI-312 Prisoner as Witness or Defendant: Prisoner Status an Issue (2017) Word PDF

JI-313 Evidence That the Defendant Wore a GPS or Other Monitoring Device (2017) Word PDF

JI-314 Defendant Wearing a Visible Restraining Device in the Presence of Jurors (2012) Word PDF

JI-315 Defendant Elects Not to Testify (2001) Word PDF

JI-317 Witness Exercising Privilege Against Self-Incrimination (2001) Word PDF

JI-320 Impeachment of the Defendant by Prior Inconsistent Statements Which are Inadmissible in the State's Case-in Chief (2001) Word PDF

JI-320A Law Note: Substantive Use of Prior Inconsistent Statements (2001) Word PDF

JI-325 Impeachment of Witness: Prior Conviction or Juvenile Adjudication (2018) Word PDF

JI-327 Impeachment of Defendant as a Witness: Prior Conviction or Juvenile Adjudication (2018) Word PDF

JI-330 Impeachment of Witness: Character for Truthfulness (2018) Word PDF

JI-340 Credibility of Child Witness (2001) Word PDF

JI-345 Missing Witness (2001) Word PDF

Miscellaneous | 375-380

JI-375 Negligence Defined (Withdrawn in 2001)

JI-380A Defendant: Presence Not Required at Trial (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-380B Defendant: Voluntary Absence Without Leave of Court Granted (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-380C Defendant: Absconds During Trial: No Leave of Court Granted (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-380D Defendant: Absence from Trial: Forfeiture by Conduct (7/2024) Word PDF

Persons and parties | 400-440

JI-400 Party to Crime: Aiding and Abetting: Defendant Either Directly Committed or Intentionally Aided the Crime Charged (2005) Word PDF

JI-400_EXAMPLE Example Party to Crime: Aiding and Abetting: Defendant Either Directly Committed or Intentionally Aided a Burglary (2005) Word PDF

JI-401 Party to Crime: Defendant Either Intentionally Aided the Crime Charged or Was a Member of a Conspiracy to Commit the Crime Charged (2005) Word PDF

JI-402 Party to Crime: Defendant Either Directly Committed, Intentionally Aided, Member of a Conspiracy to Commit the Crime Charged (2005) Word PDF

JI-405_W Statement of Co-Conspirator (Withdrawn in 1994)

JI-405 Party to Crime: Aiding and Abetting: Defendant Intentionally Aided the Crime Charged (2005) Word PDF

JI-405_EXAMPLE Example Party to Crime: Aiding and Abetting: Defendant Intentionally Aided a Burglary (2005) Word PDF

JI-406 Party to Crime: Aiding and Abetting: The Crime Charged is the Natural and Probable Consequence of the Intended Crime (2005) Word PDF

JI-406_EXAMPLE Example Party to Crime: Aiding and Abetting: First Degree Intentional Homicide as the Natural and Probable Consequence of Armed Robbery (2005) Word PDF

JI-407 Party to Crime: Aiding and Abetting: Multiple Counts (2005) Word PDF

JI-410 Party to Crime: Conspiracy to Commit the Crime Charged (2005) Word PDF

JI-410_EXAMPLE Example Party to Crime: Conspiracy to Commit Burglary (2005) Word PDF

JI-410_W Statement of co-conspirator; evidence presented that conspiracy terminated before statement was made (Withdrawn in 1994)

JI-411 Party to Crime: Conspiracy: The Crime Charged is the Natural and Probable Consequence of the Intended Crime (2005) Word PDF

JI-412 Party to Crime: Withdrawal from a Conspiracy (2008) Word PDF

JI-415_W Statement of Co-Conspirator; Evidence Presented That Conspiracy Terminated by Withdrawal Before Statement Was Made (Withdrawn in 1994)

JI-415 Party to Crime: Solicitation to Commit the Crime Charged (2005) Word PDF

JI-418 Note on Instructions Withdrawn: 405, 410, 415 (1994) Word PDF

JI-420 Criminal Liability of a Corporation (2005) Word PDF

JI-425 Corporate Liability: Acts of Employees: Strict Liability (Withdrawn in 1995)

JI-430 Corporate Liability: Acts of Lesser Employees (Withdrawn in 1995)

JI-435 Liability for the Acts of Another; Authorization or Acquiescence (1995) Word PDF

JI-440 Liability for Acts of Another: Acts of Agent or Servant: Strict Liability Cases (Withdrawn in 1995)

Closing instructions and relation of verdict to offense charged | 460-525A

JI-460 Closing Instruction (2010) Word PDF

JI-465 Closing Instruction: Optional Short Form (2010) Word PDF

JI-480 Verdicts Submitted for One Defendant: Single Count (2000) Word PDF

JI-482 Verdicts Submitted for One Defendant: Single Count: Lesser Included Offense (2012) Word PDF

JI-484 Verdicts Submitted for One Defendant: Two Counts: Separate Verdict on Each Count Required (2012) Word PDF

JI-485 Verdicts Submitted for One Defendant: Two Counts: Lesser Included Offense on Each Count (2012) Word PDF

JI-486 Verdicts Submitted for One Defendant: Two Counts: Conviction for Only One Proper (Withdrawn in 1990)

JI-490 Verdicts Submitted for Multiple Defendants: Single Count (2000) Word PDF

JI-492 Verdicts Submitted for Multiple Defendants: Single Count: Included Offense (2000) Word PDF

JI-494 Verdicts Submitted for Multiple Defendants: Two Counts: Separate Verdict on Each Count Required (2000) Word PDF

JI-496 Verdicts Submitted for Two Defendants: Two Counts: Conviction for Only One Proper (Withdrawn in 1990)

JI-515 Unanimous Verdict and Selection of Presiding Juror (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-515A Five-Sixths Verdict and Selection of Presiding Juror: Forfeiture Actions (2001) Word PDF

JI-517 Jury Agreement: Evidence of More Than One Act Introduced to Prove One Charge (2010) Word PDF

JI-520 Supplemental Instruction on Agreement (2001) Word PDF

JI-521 Instruction on Jury Deliberations (Withdrawn in 2012)

JI-522 Polling the Jury [Suggested Form] (2007) Word PDF

JI-525 Instruction After Verdict Received (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-525A Instruction after Verdict Received - Alternative Form (7/2024) Word PDF

Inchoate crimes 550-580

General instructions | 550-582

JI-550 Solicitation as a Crime (2020) Word PDF

JI-570 Conspiracy as a Crime (2008) Word PDF

JI-581_EXAMPLE Example Attempted Burglary (2002) Word PDF

JI-582_EXAMPLE Example Attempted Armed Robbery (2002) Word PDF

Defenses and defensive matters 600-955

General instructions | 600-792

JI-600 Introductory Comment: Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect: Instructions for the "Bifurcated" Trial and Reexamination (7/2023) Word PDF

JI-601 Instruction Prior to Trial upon a Plea of Not Guilty Joined with a Plea of Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect (2011) Word PDF

JI-602 Instruction After Evidence Has Been Received on Issue of Guilt Where a Plea of Not Guilty Has Been Joined with a Plea of Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect (2011) Word PDF

JI-603 Preliminary Instruction After Finding of Guilt and Before Consideration of Whether the Defendant Suffered from a Mental Disease or Defect at the Time of the Offense (2011) Word PDF

JI-605 Instruction on the Issue of the Defendant's Criminal Responsibility - Mental Disease or Defect (2011) Word PDF

JI-605A Instruction on the Issue of the Defendant's Criminal Responsibility (Mental Defect) (Withdrawn in 2011)

JI-605B Verdict: Not Responsible by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect (2011) Word PDF

JI-606 Preliminary Instruction upon a Finding of Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect (Withdrawn in 2011)

JI-607 Instruction on Commitment Following a Finding of Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect (Withdrawn in 2011)

JI-640 Mental Disease or Defect: Expert Opinion Testimony (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-650 Advice to a Person Found Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect (2011) Word PDF

JI-655-CPC Effect of Finding of Not Guilty Because of Mental Disease or Defect (Withdrawn in 2011)

JI-660 Preliminary Instruction: Reexamination of Person Committed as Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect [§ 971.17(2)] (2011) Word PDF

JI-661 Reexamination Under § 971.17(2) (2011) Word PDF

JI-662 Verdicts Submitted for Reexamination Under § 971.17(2) (2011) Word PDF

JI-700 Law Note: Theory of Defense Instructions (7/2023) Word PDF

JI-705 Law Note: Jury Nullification (1991) Word PDF

JI-710 Law Note: Right to Recapture (1994) Word PDF

JI-755 Involuntary Intoxication or Drugged Condition (Renumbered Criminal JI-755A in 2005)

JI-755A Involuntary Intoxication or Drugged Condition (2015) Word PDF

JI-755B Involuntary Intoxication or Drugged Condition (2015) Word PDF

JI-765 Voluntary Intoxication (2015) Word PDF

JI-780A Entrapment [Alternate Form] (Withdrawn in 2003)

JI-791 Coercion: Trafficking: Defense for a victim of § 940.302(2) or 948.051 - § 939.46(1m) (7/2023) Word PDF

JI-791_EXAMPLE Coercion: Trafficking: Defense for a victim of § 940.302(2) or 948.051 - § 939.46(1m) (7/2023) Word PDF

Privilege | 795-955

JI-795 Law Note: Privilege: Resisting an Unlawful Arrest (2003) Word PDF

JI-800 Privilege: Self-Defense: Force Less Than That Likely to Cause Death or Great Bodily Harm (7/2023) Word PDF

JI-801 Privilege: Self-Defense: Force Less Than That Likely to Cause Death or Great Bodily Harm: Crimes Involving Recklessness or Negligence (7/2023) Word PDF

JI-805 Privilege: Self-Defense: Force Intended or Likely to Cause Death or Great Bodily Harm (7/2023) Word PDF

JI-805A Law Note: Self-defense under § 939.48(1m) (7/2023) Word PDF

JI-810 Privilege: Self-Defense: Retreat (2019) Word PDF

JI-815 Privilege: Self-Defense: Not Available to One Who Provokes an Attack: Regaining the Privilege (2020) Word PDF

JI-820 Privilege: Self-Defense: Injury to Third Party Charged as Reckless or Negligent Crime (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-820_EXAMPLE Example: Privilege: Limits of Self Defense: Unintended Infliction of Harm upon Third Party Charged as Reckless or Negligent Crime Enumberated in 939.48(3) (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-821 Privilege: Self-Defense: Unintended Harm to Third Party Charged as Intentional Crime (7/2023) Word PDF

JI-825 Privilege: Defense of Others: Force Less Than That Likely to Cause Death or Great Bodily Harm (2005) Word PDF

JI-830 Privilege: Defense of Others: Force Intended or Likely to Cause Death or Great Bodily Harm (2005) Word PDF

JI-835 Privilege: Defense of Others: Effect of Provocation by Person Defended (2005) Word PDF

JI-855 Privilege: Defense of One's Property (2005) Word PDF

JI-860 Privilege: Defense of Another's Property (2005) Word PDF

JI-870 Privilege: Conduct in Good Faith and in an Apparently Authorized and Reasonable Fulfillment of Duties of a Public Office (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-880 Privilege to Use Force: Reasonable Accomplishment of a Lawful Arrest by a Peace Officer: Nondeadly Force (2005) Word PDF

JI-885 Arrest by a Peace Officer: Nondeadly Force Arrest by a Peace Officer: Deadly Force (2005) Word PDF

JI-905 Liability for Failure to Act - Criminal Omission (2015) Word PDF

JI-910 Dangerous Weapon (2012) Word PDF

JI-914 Great Bodily Harm (2008) Word PDF

JI-915 Acting in Official Capacity (2008) Word PDF

JI-923A "Intentionally" and "With Intent to": Mental Purpose (2010) Word PDF

JI-923B "Intentionally" and "With Intent to": "Practically Certain" (2001) Word PDF

JI-924 Criminal Recklessness (2015) Word PDF

JI-924A Aggravated Recklessness: Circumstances Which Show Utter Disregard for Human Life (2012) Word PDF

JI-925 Criminal Negligence (2005) Word PDF

JI-926 Contributory Negligence (2005) Word PDF

JI-934 Sexual Contact [939.22(34)] (2011) Word PDF

JI-948 Without Consent (2005) Word PDF

JI-950 Privilege: Discipline by a Person Responsible for the Welfare of a Child (7/2023) Word PDF

JI-951 Privilege: Discipline by a Person Responsible for the Welfare of a Child: Cases Involving Recklessness (Withdrawn in 2014)

JI-955 Privilege: Discipline by One in the Place of the Parent (Withdrawn in 1989)

Penalty enhancers 980-999A

General instructions | 980-999A

JI-980 Lifetime Supervision of Serious Sex Offenders § 939.615 (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-983 Committing a Domestic Abuse Crime Within 72 Hours of Arrest (2014) Word PDF

JI-984 Committing a Domestic Abuse Crime As a Domestic Abuse Repeater (2016) Word PDF

JI-985 Criminal Gang Crimes (2003) Word PDF

JI-990 Using or Possessing a Dangerous Weapon § 939.63 (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-990A Using or Possessing a Dangerous Weapon: Party to a Crime § 939.63 (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-992 Violent Crime in a School Zone (2012) Word PDF

JI-993 Wearing a Bulletproof Garment (2003) Word PDF

JI-994 Concealing Identity (2003) Word PDF

JI-996 Selecting the Person Against Whom a Crime is Committed Because of Race, Religion, Etc. (2003) Word PDF

JI-996A Selecting Property Damaged Because of the Race, Religion, Etc., of the Owner (2003) Word PDF

JI-997 Elder Person Victims § 939.623 (2022) Word PDF

JI-998 Violent Crime Against an Elder Person (2003) Word PDF

JI-999 Minor Passenger in the Vehicle (2011) Word PDF

JI-999A Unborn Child in the Vehicle (2003) Word PDF

Crimes against life and bodily security 1000-1296

Life | 1000-1195

JI-1000 Introductory Comment: Wisconsin's New Homicide Law (Withdrawn in 2006)

JI-1010 First Degree Intentional Homicide (2000) Word PDF

JI-1011 First Degree Intentional Homicide of an Unborn Child (2005) Word PDF

JI-1012 First Degree Intentional Homicide: Adequate Provocation: Second Degree Intentional Homicide (2006) Word PDF

JI-1014 First Degree Intentional Homicide: Self-defense: Second Degree Intentional Homicide (2021) Word PDF

JI-1015 First Degree Intentional Homicide: Coercion: Second Degree Intentional Homicide (2010) Word PDF

JI-1016 First Degree Intentional Homicide: Self-defense: Second Degree Intentional Homicide: First Degree Reckless Homicide (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-1017 First Degree Intentional Homicide: Self-defense: Second Degree Intentional Homicide: First Degree Reckless Homicide: Second Degree Reckless Homicide (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-1018 First Degree Intentional Homicide: First Degree Reckless Homicide (2012) Word PDF

JI-1020 First Degree Reckless Homicide (2015) Word PDF

JI-1020A First Degree Reckless Homicide of an Unborn Child (2015) Word PDF

JI-1021 First Degree Reckless Homicide (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1022 First Degree Reckless Homicide: Second Degree Reckless Homicide (2015) Word PDF

JI-1023 First Degree Reckless Homicide: Second Degree Reckless Homicide: Negligent Homicide (2019) Word PDF

JI-1030 Felony Murder: Underlying Crime Completed (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1031 Felony Murder: Underlying Crime Attempted (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1032 Felony Murder: Death Caused While Committing a Crime as a Party to the Crime: Aiding And Abetting (2022) Word PDF

JI-1032_EXAMPLE Felony Murder: Death Caused While Committing Armed Burglary as a Party to the Crime: Aiding And Abetting (2003) Word PDF

JI-1050 Second Degree Intentional Homicide (2006) Word PDF

JI-1052 Second Degree Intentional Homicide: Self-defense (2006) Word PDF

JI-1060 Second Degree Reckless Homicide (2015) Word PDF

JI-1060A Second Degree Reckless Homicide by Omission (2015) Word PDF

JI-1061 Second Degree Reckless Homicide of an Unborn Child (2005) Word PDF

JI-1070 Attempted First Degree Intentional Homicide (2001) Word PDF

JI-1072 Attempted First Degree Intentional Homicide: Self-defense: Attempted Second Degree Intentional Homicide (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-1100 Homicide Instructions Replaced for Offenses Committed on or After January 1, 1989 (Withdrawn in 2006)

JI-1120 Third Degree Murder: First or Second Degree Murder Not Submitted (Withdrawn in 1982)

JI-1122 Third Degree Murder: First or Second Degree Murder Submitted (Withdrawn in 1982)

JI-1170 Homicide by Negligent Operation of a Vehicle (2002) Word PDF

JI-1171 Homicide of an Unborn Child by Negligent Operation of a Vehicle (2005) Word PDF

JI-1175 Homicide by Negligent Handling of a Dangerous Weapon (2011) Word PDF

JI-1185 Homicide by Operation of Vehicle While Under the Influence (2020) Word PDF

JI-1185A Violations of § 940.09 and § 940.25 Involving an Unborn Child (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1186 Homicide by Operation of a Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration - 0.08 Grams or More (2020) Word PDF

JI-1186A Homicide by Operation of a Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration - 0.02 Grams or More (2020) Word PDF

JI-1187 Homicide by Operation of a Vehicle with a Detectable Amount of a Restricted Controlled Substance - § 940.09(1)(am) (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1188 Homicide by Intoxicated User of Vehicle, Firearm, or Airgun: Affirmative Defense Under § 940.09(2) (Withdrawn in 2004)

JI-1189 Homicide by Operation of a Vehicle While Under the Influence / Homicide by Operation of a Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration of 0.08 Grams or More (2020) Word PDF

JI-1190 Homicide by Operation or Handling of Firearm or Airgun While Under the Influence (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1191 Homicide by Operation or Handling of Firearm or Airgun with an Alcohol Concentration of 0.08 or More (2006) Word PDF

JI-1192 Homicide by Operation or Handling of a Firearm or Airgun with a Detectable Amount of a Restricted Controlled Substance - 940.09(1g)(am) (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1193 Mutilating a Corpse (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1194 Hiding or Burying a Corpse (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1195 Assisting Suicide (2006) Word PDF

Sexual assault | 1200-1219

JI-1200-1219 Introductory Comment - Sexual Assault Instructions (Withdrawn in 1990)

JI-1200A Sexual Contact § 940.225(5)(b) (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-1200B Sexual Intercourse (2010) Word PDF

JI-1200C "Without Consent" - Competence to Give Informed Consent in Issue (2002) Word PDF

JI-1200D "Without Consent" - Complainant Suffering from Mental Illness (2002) Word PDF

JI-1200E "Without Consent" - Complainant Unconscious (2002) Word PDF

JI-1200F Sexual Assault: Spouse as Victim (2002) Word PDF

JI-1200G Cautionary Instruction: Evidence of Victim's Prior Sexual Conduct (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-1201 First Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse Without Consent Causing Great Bodily Harm (2002) Word PDF

JI-1201A First Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Intercourse Without Consent Causing Pregnancy (2002) Word PDF

JI-1203 First Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse by Use or Threat of Use of a Dangerous Weapon (2002) Word PDF

JI-1204 First Degree Sexual Assault: Against an Individual Who is 60 Years of Age or Older § 940.225(1)(d) (2022) Word PDF

JI-1204_EXAMPLE First Degree Sexual Assault: Against an Individual Who is 60 Years of Age or Older § 940.225(1)(d) (2022) Word PDF

JI-1205 First Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse Without Consent by Use or Threat of Force or Violence While Aided and Abetted (2018) Word PDF

JI-1206 First Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Intercourse with a Person 12 Years of Age or Younger (Withdrawn in 1997)

JI-1207 First Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact with a Person 12 Years of Age or Younger (Withdrawn in 1997)

JI-1208 Second Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse Without Consent by Use or Threat of Force or Violence (2022) Word PDF

JI-1209 Second Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse Without Consent Causing Injury, Illness, Disease or Impairment of a Sexual or Reproductive Organ, or Mental Anguish Requiring Psychiatric Care (2022) Word PDF

JI-1211 Second Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse with a Person Suffering from Mental Illness § 940.225(2)? (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-1212 Second Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse with a Person Who is Under the Influence of an Intoxicant § 940.225(2)(cm) (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-1213 Second Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse with a Person the Defendant Knows is Unconscious § 940.225(2)(d) (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-1214 Second Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse Without Consent While Aided and Abetted (2022) Word PDF

JI-1215 Second Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse with a Patient or Resident (2022) Word PDF

JI-1216 Second Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse by a Correctional Staff Member (2022) Word PDF

JI-1217 Second Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse by a Probation, Parole, or Extended Supervision Agent (2022) Word PDF

JI-1217A Second Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse by an Employee of an Entity (2022) Word PDF

JI-1217B Second Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact or Intercourse by a Law Enforcement Officer with a Person Detained or In Custody § 940.225(2)(k) (2022) Word PDF

JI-1218A Third Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Intercourse Without Consent (2018) Word PDF

JI-1218B Third Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact Without Consent Involving Ejaculation, etc. (2018) Word PDF

JI-1219 Fourth Degree Sexual Assault: Sexual Contact Without Consent (2004) Word PDF

Bodily security | 1220-1297

JI-1220-1246 Battery and Related Offenses: Introductory Comment (Withdrawn in 2009)

JI-1220A Battery: Self-Defense in Issue (2015) Word PDF

JI-1221 Abuse of Children (Withdrawn in 1989)

JI-1221A Abuse of Children - Exposing a Child to Cruel Maltreatment (Withdrawn in 1989)

JI-1221C Failure to Report Child Abuse (Renumbered Criminal JI-2119 in 1992)

JI-1222 Substantial Battery with Intent to Cause Bodily Harm (2017) Word PDF

JI-1222A Substantial Battery with Intent to Cause Bodily Harm: Self-Defense in Issue (2017) Word PDF

JI-1223 Substantial Battery with Intent to Cause Substantial Bodily Harm (Withdrawn in 2017)

JI-1223A Substantial Battery with Intent to Cause Substantial Bodily Harm: Self-Defense in Issue (Withdrawn in 2017)

JI-1224 Aggravated Battery with Intent to Cause Bodily Harm (2002) Word PDF

JI-1224A Aggravated Battery with Intent to Cause Bodily Harm: Self-Defense in Issue (2001) Word PDF

JI-1225 Aggravated Battery With Intent to Cause Great Bodily Harm (2003) Word PDF

JI-1225A Aggravated Battery with Intent to Cause Great Bodily Harm: Self-Defense in Issue (2003) Word PDF

JI-1226 Battery with Substantial Risk of Great Bodily Harm (2022) Word PDF

JI-1227 Battery to an Unborn Child (2017) Word PDF

JI-1228 Battery by Prisoner (2012) Word PDF

JI-1228A Battery by a Person Committed under § 980.065 (2022) Word PDF

JI-1229 Battery by a Person Subject to an Injunction (2016) Word PDF

JI-1230 Battery to a Law Enforcement Officer or Fire Fighter (2016) Word PDF

JI-1231 Battery to a Probation, Extended Supervision and Parole Agent, Community Supervision Agent, or An Aftercare Agent (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1232 Battery to Juror [Juror Has Assented to Verdict] (2005) Word PDF

JI-1233 Battery to Witness [Witness Likely to be Called to Testify] (Withdrawn in 1999)

JI-1234 Battery to a Public Officer (2008) Word PDF

JI-1235 Battery to a Technical College District or School District Officer or Employee (2008) Word PDF

JI-1236 Battery to a Public Transit Vehicle Operator or Passenger (2014) Word PDF

JI-1237 Battery to an Emergency Medical Care Provider (2022) Word PDF

JI-1238 Battery or Threat to a Witness [Witness Has Attended or Testified] (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1239 Battery or Threat to Witness [Witness Likely to be Called to Testify] (2004) Word PDF

JI-1240 Battery or Threat to Judge (Withdrawn in 2003)

JI-1240A Battery to a Judge (2019) Word PDF

JI-1240B Threat to a Judge (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1240C Battery to a Prosecutor or Law Enforcement Officer (2019) Word PDF

JI-1240D Threat to a Prosecutor or Law Enforcement Officer (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1241A Battery to Guardian Ad Litem, Corporation Counsel, or Attorney (2022) Word PDF

JI-1241B Threat to Guardian Ad Litem, Corporation Counsel, or Attorney (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1242 Battery or Threat to a Department of Revenue Employee (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1243 Battery to a Nurse (Withdrawn in 2022)

JI-1244 Battery or Threat to a Department of Safety and Professional Services or Department of Workforce Development Employee (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1245 Battery to a County, City, Village, or Town Employee (2009) Word PDF

JI-1247A Battery or Threat to a Staff Member of a Health Care Facility § 940.204(2) (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1247B Battery or Threat to a Health Care Provider § 940.204(3) (2022) Word PDF

JI-1249A Physical Abuse of an Elder Person: Intentional Causation of Great Bodily Harm § 940.198(2)(a) (2022) Word PDF

JI-1249B Physical Abuse of an Elder Person: Intentional Causation of Bodily Harm § 940.198(2)(b) (2022) Word PDF

JI-1249C Physical Abuse of an Elder Person: Intentional Causation of Bodily Harm to an Elder Person Under Circumstances or Conditions that are Likely to Produce Great Bodily Harm § 940.198(2)(c) (2022) Word PDF

JI-1249D Physical Abuse of an Elder Person: Reckless Causation of Great Bodily Harm § 940.198(3)(a) (2022) Word PDF

JI-1249E Physical Abuse of an Elder Person: Reckless Causation of Bodily Harm § 940.198(3)(b) (2022) Word PDF

JI-1249F Physical Abuse of an Elder Person: Reckless Causation of Bodily Harm to an Elder Person Under Circumstances or Conditions that are Likely to Produce Great Bodily Harm § 940.198(3)(c) (2022) Word PDF

JI-1248 Sexual Exploitation by Therapist (2006) Word PDF

JI-1250 First Degree Reckless Injury (2020) Word PDF

JI-1252 Second Degree Reckless Injury (2015) Word PDF

JI-1255 Strangulation and Suffocation (2022) Word PDF

JI-1260 Injury by Negligent Handling of a Dangerous Weapon (2011) Word PDF

JI-1261 Injury (Great Bodily Harm) by Negligent Use of a Vehicle (Renumbered Criminal JI-2654 in 1989)

JI-1262 Injury (Great Bodily Harm) by Operation of a Vehicle While Under the Influence (2014) Word PDF

JI-1263 Injury (Great Bodily Harm) by Operation of a Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration - 0.08 Grams or More (2006) Word PDF

JI-1263A Injury (Great Bodily Harm) by Operation of a Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration - 0.02 Grams or More (2004) Word PDF

JI-1264 Failure to Support (Withdrawn in 1989)

JI-1265 Abandonment of a Young Child (Withdrawn in 1989)

JI-1266 Injury (Great Bodily Harm) by Operation of a Vehicle with a Detectable Amount of a Restricted Controlled Substance - § 940.25(1)(am) (2021) Word PDF

JI-1268 Abuse of Individuals at Risk (2007) Word PDF

JI-1268_EXAMPLE Abuse of Individuals at Risk: Recklessly Subjecting an Individual at Risk to Abuse under Circumstances That Cause Great Bodily Harm (2007) Word PDF

JI-1269 Reckless Abuse of Vulnerable Adults (Withdrawn in 1999)

JI-1270 Abuse of Residents of Penal Facilities (2006) Word PDF

JI-1271 Abuse of Patients and Residents (2011) Word PDF

JI-1271_EXAMPLE Abuse of Patients and Residents: Reckless Physical Abuse Causing Great Bodily Harm to an Individual at Risk (2007) Word PDF

JI-1272 Neglect of Patients and Residents § 940.295 (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-1273 Law Enforcement Officer - Failure to Render Aid (2020) Word PDF

JI-1275 False Imprisonment (2014) Word PDF

JI-1276 Human Trafficking (2015) Word PDF

JI-1277 Human Trafficking (2016) Word PDF

JI-1278 Taking a Hostage (2016) Word PDF

JI-1283A Placing a Global Positioning Device (2016) Word PDF

JI-1283B Obtaining Information Generated by a Global Positioning Device (2016) Word PDF

JI-1284A Stalking: Penalty Factors (2011) Word PDF

JI-1285 Abduction (Withdrawn in 1989)

JI-1286 Abduction (Withdrawn in 1989)

JI-1287 Abduction (Withdrawn in 1989)

JI-1290 Intimidation of a Witness: Misdemeanor (Withdrawn in 2001)

JI-1292 Intimidation of a Witness (2020) Word PDF

JI-1292A Intimidation of a Witness; Felony: Force Threatened Against a Relative of the Witness (Withdrawn in 2001)

JI-1294 Intimidation of a Victim: Misdemeanor (Withdrawn in 2001)

JI-1296 Intimidation of a Victim (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-1296A Intimidation of a Person Acting on Behalf of a Victim (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-1297 Intimidation of a Victim (1/2023) Word PDF

Crimes against public health and safety 1300-1375

General instructions | 1300-1375

JI-1300 Negligent Operation of a Vehicle (2022) Word PDF

JI-1302 Highway Obstruction (Withdrawn in 1989)

JI-1305 Endangering Safety by Use of a Dangerous Weapon: Operating or Going Armed with a Firearm While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant (Renumbered Criminal JI-1321 in 1996)

JI-1310 Negligent Handling of Burning Material (2007) Word PDF

JI-1316 Giving a False Alarm (2007) Word PDF

JI-1317 Interference with a Fire Alarm System (2007) Word PDF

JI-1318 Interference with Fire Fighting (2007) Word PDF

JI-1319 Interference with Fire Fighting Equipment (2007) Word PDF

JI-1320 Endangering Safety by Use of a Dangerous Weapon: Negligent Operation or Handling (2005) Word PDF

JI-1321 Endangering Safety by Use of a Dangerous Weapon: Operating or Going Armed with a Firearm While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant (2021) Word PDF

JI-1322 Endangering Safety by Use of a Dangerous Weapon: Intentionally Pointing a Firearm at Another (2005) Word PDF

JI-1322A Endangering Safety by Use of a Dangerous Weapon: Intentionally Pointing a Firearm at a Law Enforcement Officer, Fire Fighter, Etc. (2018) Word PDF

JI-1323 Endangering Safety by Use of a Dangerous Weapon: Discharging a Firearm Within 100 Yards of Building (2005) Word PDF

JI-1324 Endangering Safety by Use of a Dangerous Weapon: Discharging a Firearm into a Vehicle or Building (2008) Word PDF

JI-1325 Possession of Pistol by Minor: Minor Going Armed with a Pistol (Withdrawn in 1989)

JI-1326 Sale, Loan, or Gift of Pistol to Minor (Withdrawn in 1989)

JI-1327 Endangering Safety by Use of a Dangerous Weapon: Intentionally Discharging a Firearm from a Vehicle (2005) Word PDF

JI-1328 Disarming a Peace Officer (2008) Word PDF

JI-1335 Carrying a Concealed Weapon (2018) Word PDF

JI-1335A Carrying a Concealed Weapon: Unlawful Purpose (2016) Word PDF

JI-1335B Carrying a Concealed Weapon: Evidence of Exception § 941.23 (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-1336 Carrying a Concealed Knife (2022) Word PDF

JI-1337 Carrying a Firearm in a Public Building (2019) Word PDF

JI-1338 Carrying a Handgun on Premises Where Alcohol Beverages are Consumed (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1338A Carrying a Handgun on Premises Where Alcohol Beverages are Consumed - Exceptions under §941.237(3)(a)-(j) (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1339 Carrying a Weapon by Licensee Where Prohibited - §175.60(16) (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1340 Possession of a Switchblade Knife (2016) Word PDF

JI-1340A Possession of a Machine Gun or Other Full Automatic Firearm (2008) Word PDF

JI-1341 Using Oleoresin of Capsicum (Pepper Spray) to Cause Bodily Harm or Discomfort (2007) Word PDF

JI-1341A Possession of a Machine Gun or Other Full Automatic Firearm (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1341B Using Oleoresin of Capsicum (Pepper Spray) to Cause Bodily Harm or Discomfort (2020) Word PDF

JI-1341C Using Oleoresin of Capsicum (Pepper Spray) to Cause Bodily Harm to a Peace Officer (2020) Word PDF

JI-1341D Possession of Oleoresin of Capsicum (Pepper Spray) by a Convicted Felon (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1342 Possession of a Short-Barreled Shotgun or Rifle (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1343 Possession of a Firearm (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1343A Possession of a Firearm by a Felon: Privilege (2008) Word PDF

JI-1343B Furnishing a Firearm to a Felon (Withdrawn in 2019)

JI-1343C Straw Purchasing of a Firearm (2019) Word PDF

JI-1343D Possession of a Firearm (Other Circumstances) - §941.29(1m)(bm)-(em) (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1344 Possession of a Firearm by a Person Subject to an Injunction (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1344A Possession of an Electric Weapon (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1345 First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety (2020) Word PDF

JI-1347 Second Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety (2015) Word PDF

JI-1350 Possession of Explosives for an Unlawful Purpose (2008) Word PDF

JI-1351A Possession of an Improvised Explosive Device (2008) Word PDF

JI-1351B Possession of Materials or Components with Intent to Assemble an Improvised Explosive Device (2008) Word PDF

JI-1352 Administering a Dangerous or Stupefying Drug (2008) Word PDF

JI-1354 Placing Foreign Objects in Edibles (2008) Word PDF

JI-1360 Obstructing Emergency Medical Personnel (2018) Word PDF

JI-1365 Throwing or Expelling a Bodily Substance at a Public Safety Worker or Prosecutor § 941.375 (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-1375 Violating a No Contact Order (2013) Word PDF

Crimes against reputation and civil liberties 1380-1398B

General instructions | 1380-1399

JI-1390 Denial of Rights: In General (Withdrawn in 1992)

JI-1391 Denial of Rights: Written Communication (Withdrawn in 1992)

JI-1392 Invasion of Privacy: Use of a Surveillance Device (2020) Word PDF

JI-1392_W Denial of rights: automobile insurance § 942.04(1)(c) (Withdrawn in 1992)

JI-1395 Invasion of Privacy: Looking into a Dwelling Unit (2017) Word PDF

JI-1395A Invasion of Privacy: Use of a Device to View Under the Outer Clothing of an Individual (2016) Word PDF

JI-1396 Representations Depicting Nudity (2017) Word PDF

JI-1398A Publishing a Private Representation Depicting Nudity Without Consent (2020) Word PDF

JI-1398B Publishing a Depiction That Is Known to Be a Private Representation of Nudity Without Consent (2020) Word PDF

JI-1399 Soliciting an Intimate or Private Representation (2018) Word PDF

Crimes against property 1400-1529

General instructions | 1400-1529

JI-1400 Criminal Damage to Property (2020) Word PDF

JI-1400A Criminal Damage to Property: Vending and Other Machines (2017) Word PDF

JI-1400B Damage or Threat to Property: Energy Provider Property (2020) Word PDF

JI-1400C Damage or Threat to Property of a Witness (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1401A Criminal Damage to Religious or Cemetery Property (2003) Word PDF

JI-1401B Criminal Damage to Facilities Associated with Designated Groups (2003) Word PDF

JI-1401C Criminal Damage to Personal Property Contained in Religious, Cemetery or Other Property (2003) Word PDF

JI-1402A Criminal Damage or Threat to Property of a Judge (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1402B Criminal Damage or Threat to Property of a Department of Revenue Employee (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1404 Arson of a Building of Another (2008) Word PDF

JI-1405 Arson of a Building with Intent to Defraud an Insurer (2008) Word PDF

JI-1408 Arson of Property Other Than a Building (2011) Word PDF

JI-1410 Arson (Of Property Other Than a Building) with Intent to Defraud (2001) Word PDF

JI-1417 Molotov Cocktails (Firebombs): Possession (2008) Word PDF

JI-1418 Molotov Cocktails (Firebombs): Manufacture, Sale, Offer to Sell, Gift or Transfer (2008) Word PDF

JI-1421 Burglary with Intent to Steal (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1422 Burglary with Intent to Steal; While Armed with a Dangerous Weapon (Withdrawn in 1997)

JI-1424 Burglary with Intent to Commit a Felony (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1425A Burglary While Armed (2005) Word PDF

JI-1425B Burglary: Arming Oneself with a Dangerous Weapon While in the Enclosure (2005) Word PDF

JI-1425C Burglary: Committing a Battery While in the Enclosure (2005) Word PDF

JI-1425E Burglary: Person Lawfully Present in the Enclosure (2005) Word PDF

JI-1426 Entry into a Locked Vehicle (2008) Word PDF

JI-1431 Possession of Burglarious Tools (2008) Word PDF

JI-1433 Entry into Locked Coin Box (2004) Word PDF

JI-1437 Criminal Trespass to Dwellings (2017) Word PDF

JI-1438 Entry into a Locked Dwelling (2008) Word PDF

JI-1439 Criminal Trespass to a Medical Facility (2008) Word PDF

JI-1440 Criminal Trespass to an Energy Provider Property (2020) Word PDF

JI-1441A Determining Value in Theft Cases (Withdrawn in 2002)

JI-1441B Theft: Penalty Factors (2020) Word PDF

JI-1442 Theft from Person (Withdrawn in 1999)

JI-1443 Theft by Contractor (2022) Word PDF

JI-1443A Theft by Contractor: Defendant Is a Corporate Officer (2022) Word PDF

JI-1444 Theft by Employee, Trustee, or Bailee (Embezzlement) (2022) Word PDF

JI-1450 Theft by One Having an Undisputed Interest in Property from One Having Superior Right of Possession (2022) Word PDF

JI-1453 Theft by Fraud (Withdrawn in 2006)

JI-1453A Theft by Fraud: Representations Made to the Owner, Directly or by a Third Person (2022) Word PDF

JI-1453B Theft by Fraud: Representations Made to an Agent (2022) Word PDF

JI-1453C Theft by Fraud: Failure to Disclose as a Representation (2022) Word PDF

JI-1455 Theft by Failure to Return Leased or Rented Property (2022) Word PDF

JI-1458 Unauthorized Use of an Individual's Personal Identifying Information or Documents (2019) Word PDF

JI-1459 Unauthorized Use of an Entity's Identifying Information or Documents (2019) Word PDF

JI-1460 Failure to Disclose Manufacturer of Recording (2014) Word PDF

JI-1461 Fraud on Hotel or Restaurant Keeper (2010) Word PDF

JI-1462 Absconding Without Paying Rent (2010) Word PDF

JI-1462A Absconding Without Paying Rent: Affirmative Defense (2008) Word PDF

JI-1463 Carjacking [Taking a Vehicle by Use or Threat of Force] § 943.231(1) (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1463A Carjacking [Taking a Vehicle by Use or Threat of Force] § 943.231(2) (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1464 Taking and Driving a (Vehicle) (Commercial Motor Vehicle) Without the Owner's Consent (2019) Word PDF

JI-1464A Taking and Driving a (Vehicle) (Commercial Motor Vehicle) Without the Owner's Consent: Driving or Operating Without the Owner's Consent as a Lesser Included Offense (2019) Word PDF

JI-1465 Driving or Operating a (Vehicle) (Commercial Motor Vehicle) Without the Owner's Consent (2019) Word PDF

JI-1465A Operating Without Owner's Consent: Affirmative Defense (2019) Word PDF

JI-1466 Intentionally Accompanying a Person Who Operates a Vehicle Without the Owner's Consent (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1467 Removing a Major Part of a Vehicle Without the Owner's Consent § 943.23(5) (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-1468 Issue of a Worthless Check: Misdemeanor (2004) Word PDF

JI-1469A Issue of a Worthless Check: Felony: One Check for $2,500 or More (2004) Word PDF

JI-1469B Issue of a Worthless Check: Felony: Series of Checks Totaling $2,500 or More (2004) Word PDF

JI-1470 Transfer of Encumbered Personal Property with Intent to Defraud (2008) Word PDF

JI-1472A Loan Sharking (Extortionate Extension of Credit) (2009) Word PDF

JI-1472B Loan Sharking (Advancements for Extortionate Extensions of Credit) (2009) Word PDF

JI-1472C Loan Sharking (Use of Extortionate Means) (2009) Word PDF

JI-1473A Extortion: Accuse or Threaten to Accuse (2004) Word PDF

JI-1473B Extortion: Injure or Threaten to Injure (2022) Word PDF

JI-1474 Threats to Communicate Derogatory Information (2017) Word PDF

JI-1475 Robbery by the Use of Force (Withdrawn in 2009)

JI-1477 Robbery by Threat of Force (Withdrawn in 2009)

JI-1479 Robbery by the Use or Threat of Force (2009) Word PDF

JI-1480 Armed Robbery: By Use or Threat of Use of a Dangerous Weapon (2016) Word PDF

JI-1480A Armed Robbery: By Use of an Article the Victim Reasonably Believes is a Dangerous Weapon (2016) Word PDF

JI-1481 Receiving Stolen Property (2012) Word PDF

JI-1485 Fraudulent Writings: Falsifying a Corporate Record (2004) Word PDF

JI-1486 Fraudulent Writings: Obtaining a Signature by Means of Deceit (2001) Word PDF

JI-1488 Possession of Property with Altered Identification Marks (2009) Word PDF

JI-1491 Forgery (by Making or Altering a Check) (2009) Word PDF

JI-1492 Uttering a Forged Writing (Check) (2009) Word PDF

JI-1493 Possession of a Forged Writing (Check) with Intent to Utter (2009) Word PDF

JI-1494 Fraudulent Insurance Claim: Presenting a False or Fraudulent Claim (2003) Word PDF

JI-1495 Theft of Telecommunications Service (2014) Word PDF

JI-1496 Theft of a Financial Transaction Card (2009) Word PDF

JI-1497 Fraudulent Use of a Financial Transaction Card (2003) Word PDF

JI-1497A Fraudulent Use of a Financial Transaction Card (2003) Word PDF

JI-1497B Financial Transaction Card Factoring (2003) Word PDF

JI-1498A Retail Theft: Removing a Theft Detection Device (2020) Word PDF

JI-1498B Retail Theft: Using a Theft Detection Shielding Device (2020) Word PDF

JI-1498C Theft of Services (2020) Word PDF

JI-1499 Criminal Slander of Title (2009) Word PDF

JI-1508 Crimes Against Financial Institutions (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-1512 Fraud Against a Financial Institution (2017) Word PDF

JI-1522 Robbery of a Financial Institution § 943.87 (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-1524 Money laundering Wis. Stat. § 943.895 (2)(a) 1-2 (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-1525 Money laundering Wis. Stat. § 943.895 (2)(a) 3 (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-1526 Money laundering Wis. Stat. § 943.895 (2)(a) 4 (1/2023) Word PDF

Crimes against sexual morality 1530-1571

General instructions | 1530-1571

JI-1500-1529 Crimes Against Sexual Morality (Withdrawn in 1996)

JI-1510 Incest: Sexual Intercourse Between Father and Daughter (Renumbered Criminal JI-1532 in 2008)

JI-1530 Enticing Children for Immoral Purposes (Withdrawn in 1989)

JI-1532 Incest: Sexual Intercourse Between Blood Relatives (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1535 Fornication: Sexual Intercourse in Public (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1536 Fornication: Sexual Intercourse with a Person Younger Than 18 Years (Withdrawn in 1989)

JI-1537 Sexual Gratification in Public (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1538 Sexual Gratification with a Person Younger Than 18 Years (Withdrawn in 1989)

JI-1544 Lewd and Lascivious Behavior - Exposing Genitals or Pubic Area (Renumbered Criminal JI-1544B in 1/2024)

JI-1544A Lewd and Lascivious Behavior: Indecent Act of Sexual Gratification with Another - §944.20(1)(a) (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1544B Lewd and Lascivious Behavior: Exposing Genitals or Pubic Area - §944.20(1)(b) (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1545 Lewd and Lascivious Behavior by Cohabitation with a Person Not His Spouse (Withdrawn in 1996)

JI-1550-1553 Commitment and Continuance of Control Under the Sex Crimes Law (Withdrawn in 1996)

JI-1560 Prostitution: Nonmarital Sexual Intercourse (2016) Word PDF

JI-1561 Prostitution: Act of Sexual Gratification (2006) Word PDF

JI-1564 Patronizing Prostitutes (2018) Word PDF

JI-1566 Soliciting to Practice Prostitution (2016) Word PDF

JI-1570 Keeping a Place of Prostitution (2016) Word PDF

JI-1571 Granting the Use of a Place as a Place of Prostitution (2016) Word PDF

Crimes against government and its administration 1600-1883

General instructions | 1600-1883

JI-1601 Commercial Gambling: Operating a Gambling Place for Gain (2002) Word PDF

JI-1602 Commercial Gambling: Receiving a Bet for Gain (2002) Word PDF

JI-1605 Commercial Gambling: Collecting the Proceeds of a Gambling Machine (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-1607 Commercial Gambling: Using Wire Communication to Place a Bet (2002) Word PDF

JI-1610 Permitting Real Estate to be Used as a Gambling Place (2009) Word PDF

JI-1650 Altering, Forging, Counterfeiting, or Illegally Obtaining a Lottery Ticket § 565.50(2) (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-1651 Uttering or Transferring an Altered, Forged, Counterfeit, or Illegally Obtained Lottery Ticket § 565.50(2) (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-1652 Possession of an Altered, Forged, Counterfeit, or Illegally Obtained Lottery Ticket with Intent to Defraud § 565.50(3) (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-1720 Bribery - Transferring Property to a Public Employee to Induce Action or Failure to Act (2009) Word PDF

JI-1721 Bribery - Transferring Property to a Public Officer to Influence a Decision (2009) Word PDF

JI-1723 Bribery - Accepting a Bribe (2009) Word PDF

JI-1730 Misconduct in Public Office (by Failure or Refusal to Perform Duty) (2008) Word PDF

JI-1731 Misconduct in Public Office (by Performance of Unauthorized or Forbidden Act) (2008) Word PDF

JI-1732 Misconduct in Public Office (by Exercise of Discretionary Power for a Dishonest Advantage) (2008) Word PDF

JI-1733 Misconduct in Public Office (by False Entry, Return, Certificate, Report, or Statement) (2008) Word PDF

JI-1734 Misconduct in Public Office (by Unlawful Solicitation or Acceptance of Anything of Value) (2008) Word PDF

JI-1740 Private Interest in a Public Contract: Entering into a Contract in a Private Capacity and Being Authorized by Law to Participate in the Making of the Contract as a Public Officer (2009) Word PDF

JI-1741 Private Interest in a Public Contract: Participating in the Making of a Contract in Which One Has a Private Pecuniary Interest (2009) Word PDF

JI-1742 Private Interest in a Public Contract: Performing a Discretionary Function in Regard to a Contract in Which One Has a Private Pecuniary Interest (2009) Word PDF

JI-1754 False Swearing: False Statement Under Oath: Felony (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1755 False Swearing: Inconsistent Statements (2004) Word PDF

JI-1756 False Swearing: False Statement Under Oath: Misdemeanor (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1765 Resisting an Officer (2012) Word PDF

JI-1766 Obstructing an Officer § 946.41(1) (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-1766A Obstructing an Officer: Giving False Information (2010) Word PDF

JI-1768 Failure to Comply with an Officer's Attempt to Take a Person into Custody (2008) Word PDF

JI-1770 Escape from the Custody of a Peace Officer After Legal Arrest for a Forfeiture Offense (2008) Word PDF

JI-1771 Escape from Custody Resulting from Violation of Probation, Parole, or Extended Supervision (2009) Word PDF

JI-1772 Escape from Custody Resulting from Legal Arrest for a Crime (2008) Word PDF

JI-1773 Escape from the Custody of a Peace Officer After Legal Arrest for a Crime (Withdrawn in 2008)

JI-1774 Escape from Custody: Jail or Prison Escape (2008) Word PDF

JI-1775 Escape from Custody: Chapter 980 Custody Order (2008) Word PDF

JI-1775A Escape: Individual with Custody Injured (2009) Word PDF

JI-1776 Failure to Report to Jail: Periods of Imprisonment (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-1777 Failure to Report to Jail: After Stay of Sentence (Renumbered Criminal JI-1777A in 1/2023)

JI-1777A Failure to report to jail: after stay of sentence (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-1777B Failure to report to jail: confinement order (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-1778 Assault by a Prisoner: Placing an Officer, Employee, Visitor, or Inmate in Apprehension of an Immediate Battery Likely to Cause Death or Great Bodily Harm (2001) Word PDF

JI-1779 Assault by a Prisoner: Restraining or Confining an Officer, Employee, Visitor, or Inmate (2001) Word PDF

JI-1779A Assault by a Prisoner: Throwing or Expelling a Bodily Substance at an Officer, Employee, Visitor, or Inmate (2001) Word PDF

JI-1780 Permitting Escape (2008) Word PDF

JI-1781 Assisting Escape (2008) Word PDF

JI-1782 Assisting Escape by Public Officer or Employee (2008) Word PDF

JI-1783 Introducing a Firearm into an Institution (2008) Word PDF

JI-1784 Inmate Possessing an Article with Intent to Retain (2021) Word PDF

JI-1785 Delivering an Article to an Inmate (2021) Word PDF

JI-1786 Possessing an Article with Intent to Deliver it to an Inmate (2021) Word PDF

JI-1787 Receiving an Article from an Inmate to Convey Out of Jail or Prison (2021) Word PDF

JI-1788 Encouraging a Violation of Probation, Extended Supervision or Parole (2011) Word PDF

JI-1791 Aiding a Felon by Destroying, etc., Physical Evidence (2015) Word PDF

JI-1805 Concealing Identity (Renumbered Criminal JI-994 in 1986)

JI-1808A Bribery of a Witness: Transferring Property (2021) Word PDF

JI-1808B Bribery of a Witness: Accepting a Bribe (2021) Word PDF

JI-1810 Concealing Death of Child (Withdrawn in 1989)

JI-1812 Communicating with a Juror (2009) Word PDF

JI-1813 Picketing, Parading, or Demonstrating at the Residence of a Judge § 946.645 (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-1815 Obstructing Justice (2009) Word PDF

JI-1825 Simulating Legal Process (2009) Word PDF

JI-1830 Impersonating a Peace Officer, Fire Fighter, or other Emergency Personnel (2013) Word PDF

JI-1831 Impersonating a Peace Officer, Fire Fighter, or other Emergency Personnel with Intent to Commit a Crime (Withdrawn in 2018)

JI-1832 Interference with Custody of a Child (Withdrawn in 1989)

JI-1833 Interference with Custody of a Child (Withdrawn in 1989)

JI-1834 Interference with Custody of a Child (Withdrawn in 1989)

JI-1835 Interference with Custody of a Child (Withdrawn in 1989)

JI-1835A Interference with Custody of a Nonmarital Child (Withdrawn in 1989)

JI-1838 Interference with the Parental Rights of the Other Parent: Concealing a Child (Withdrawn in 1989)

JI-1848 Unemployment Insurance Fraud: Making a False Statement to Obtain a Benefit Payment (2019) Word PDF

JI-1850 Welfare Fraud: Making False Representations to Secure Public Assistance (2015) Word PDF

JI-1851 Public Assistance Fraud: Concealing or Failing to Disclose an Event Affecting Eligibility (2015) Word PDF

JI-1852 Welfare Fraud: Failure to Report Receipt of Income or Assets (Withdrawn in 2015)

JI-1854 Welfare Fraud: Failure to Notify Authorities of Change of Facts (Withdrawn in 2015)

JI-1862 Food Stamp Fraud: Misstating Facts on an Application (2015) Word PDF

JI-1870 Medical Assistance Fraud: Making a False Statement in an Application for a Benefit or Payment (2015) Word PDF

JI-1881 Racketeering Activity - Using Proceeds of a Pattern of Racketeering Activity to Establish or Operate an Enterprise (2008) Word PDF

JI-1882 Racketeering Activity - Acquiring or Maintaining an Interest in or Control of an Enterprise Through a Pattern of Racketeering Activity (2008) Word PDF

JI-1883 Racketeering Activity - Conducting or Participating in an Enterprise Through a Pattern of Racketeering Activity (2008) Word PDF

Crimes against public peace, order, and other interests 1900-1961

General instructions | 1900-1961

JI-1900 Disorderly Conduct (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1901 Disrupting a Funeral or Memorial Service (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1901A Disrupting a Funeral or Memorial Service: Impeding Vehicles (2007) Word PDF

JI-1902 Unlawful Use of Telephone (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1903 Unlawful Use of Telephone (2008) Word PDF

JI-1904 Unlawful Use of Telephone (2008) Word PDF

JI-1905 Unlawful Use of Telephone (Renumbered Criminal JI-1907 in 1993)

JI-1906 Unlawful Use of Telephone (2008) Word PDF

JI-1907 Unlawful Use of Telephone (2008) Word PDF

JI-1908 Unlawful Use of a Computerized Communication System: Threat to Inflict Injury (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1909 Unlawful Use of a Computerized Communication System: Use of Obscene Language (2008) Word PDF

JI-1910 Harassment: Subjecting Another to Physical Contact (2003) Word PDF

JI-1911 Harassment: Threatening Physical Contact with Another (2003) Word PDF

JI-1912 Harassment: Engaging in a Course of Conduct Which Harasses or Intimidates Another (2003) Word PDF

JI-1925A Intentional Terrorist Threats (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1925B Reckless Terrorist Threats (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-1930 Failure to Withdraw from an Unlawful Assembly (2008) Word PDF

JI-1960 Contributing to Delinquency or Neglect of Children (Withdrawn in 1989)

JI-1961 Contributing to Delinquency of Children by Parent, Guardian, or Legal Custodian (Withdrawn in 1989)

Crimes against animals 1980-1988

General instructions | 1980-1988

JI-1980 Mistreating an Animal (2013) Word PDF

JI-1981 Harassment of Police or Fire Animals (2005) Word PDF

JI-1982 Failing to Provide an Animal with Sufficient Food and Water (2005) Word PDF

JI-1983 Dognapping and Catnapping (2005) Word PDF

JI-1984 Failing to Provide an Animal with Proper Shelter (2005) Word PDF

JI-1986 Instigating Fights Between Animals (2009) Word PDF

JI-1988 Keeping an Animal with Intent That it Engage in Fighting (2009) Word PDF

Abandonment 2000

General instructions | 2000

JI-2000 Abandonment by Husband or Father (Withdrawn in 1996)

Paternity 2010

General instructions | 2010

JI-2010 Paternity (Withdrawn in 1996)

Juvenile delinquency 2020-2021

General instructions | 2020-2021

JI-2020 Juvenile Delinquency: Composite Instruction (Withdrawn in 2009)

JI-2021 Sample: Delinquency Under Chapter 48: Burglary (Withdrawn in 2009)

Contempt of court; Restraining order violations 2031-2044

General instructions | 2031-2044

JI-2031 Contempt of Court: Punitive Sanction (2009) Word PDF

JI-2040 Violating a Temporary Restraining Order or an Injunction (2019) Word PDF

JI-2042 Violating a Foreign Protection Order (2002) Word PDF

JI-2044 Violating a Domestic Abuse Contact Prohibition - § 968.075(5) (2013) Word PDF

Ordinance violations 2050-2055

General instructions | 2050-2055

JI-2050 Burden of Proof: Forfeiture Actions and Five-Sixths Verdict: Forfeiture Actions (Renumbered Criminal JI-140A in 1994)

JI-2055 Burden of Proof: Forfeiture Actions and Five-Sixths Verdict: Forfeiture Actions (Renumbered Criminal JI-515A in 1994)

Crimes against children 2100-2199

General instructions | 2100-2199

JI-2101A Sexual Contact § 948.01(5) (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-2101B Sexual Intercourse (2010) Word PDF

JI-2102 Introductory Comment: § 948.02 Sexual Assault of a Child: As Amended by 2007 Wisconsin Act 80 [Effective Date: March 27, 2008] and 2013 Wisconsin Act 167 [Effective Date: March 29, 2014] (2019) Word PDF

JI-2102A First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child: Sexual Contact or Intercourse with a Person Who Has Not Attained the Age of 13 Years: Causing Great Bodily Harm (2008) Word PDF

JI-2102B First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child: Sexual Intercourse with a Person Who Has Not Attained the Age of 12 Years (2008) Word PDF

JI-2102C First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child: Sexual Intercourse with a Person Who Has Not Attained the Age of 16 Years by Use or Threat of Force or Violence (2008) Word PDF

JI-2102D First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child: Sexual Contact with a Person Who Has Not Attained the Age of 16 Years by Use or Threat of Force or Violence by a Person Who Has Attained the Age of 18 Years (2008) Word PDF

JI-2102E First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child: Sexual Contact with a Person Who Has Not Attained the Age of 13 Years (2015) Word PDF

JI-2104 Second Degree Sexual Assault of a Child: Sexual Contact or Intercourse with a Person Who Has Not Attained the Age of 16 Years (2020) Word PDF

JI-2105A Attempted Second Degree Sexual Assault of a Child: Sexual Contact or Intercourse with a Person Who Has Not Attained the Age of 16 Years: Actual Child (2005) Word PDF

JI-2105B Attempted Second Degree Sexual Assault of a Child: Sexual Contact or Intercourse with a Person Who Has Not Attained the Age of 16 Years: Fictitious Child (2005) Word PDF

JI-2106 Sexual Assault of a Child: Failing to Act to Prevent Sexual Intercourse or Sexual Contact (2009) Word PDF

JI-2106A Law Note: "Person Responsible for the Child's Welfare" (2010) Word PDF

JI-2107 Repeated Acts of Sexual Assault of a Child (2019) Word PDF

JI-2107_EXAMPLE Repeated Acts of Sexual Assault of a Child (2009) Word PDF

JI-2108 Physical Abuse of a Child: Intentionally Causing Great Bodily Harm (2009) Word PDF

JI-2108A Physical Abuse of a Child: Failing to Act to Prevent Great Bodily Harm (2009) Word PDF

JI-2108B Physical Abuse of a Child: Failing to Act to Prevent Reckless Causing of Great Bodily Harm (2015) Word PDF

JI-2109 Physical Abuse of a Child: Intentionally Causing Bodily Harm (2009) Word PDF

JI-2110 Physical Abuse of a Child: Intentionally Causing Bodily Harm by Conduct Which Creates a High Probability of Great Bodily Harm (2009) Word PDF

JI-2111 Physical Abuse of a Child: Recklessly Causing Great Bodily Harm (2009) Word PDF

JI-2112 Physical Abuse of a Child: Recklessly Causing Bodily Harm (2009) Word PDF

JI-2113 Physical Abuse of a Child: Recklessly Causing Bodily Harm by Conduct which Creates a High Probability of Great Bodily Harm (2009) Word PDF

JI-2114 Physical Abuse or Sexual Assault of a Child by a Person Responsible for the Welfare of the Child (2003) Word PDF

JI-2114A Repeated Acts of Physical Abuse of a Child (2019) Word PDF

JI-2114A_EXAMPLE Repeated Acts of Physical Abuse of a Child (7/2023) Word PDF

JI-2115 Sexual Assault or Physical Abuse of a Child by a Child Care Provider (2019) Word PDF

JI-2116 Causing Mental Harm to a Child § 948.04 (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-2119 Failure to Report Child Abuse (2012) Word PDF

JI-2120 Sexual Exploitation of a Child (2020) Word PDF

JI-2120A Sexual Exploitation of a Child: Affirmative Defense (2020) Word PDF

JI-2121 Sexual Exploitation of a Child (2020) Word PDF

JI-2121A Sexual Exploitation of a Child: Affirmative Defense (2020) Word PDF

JI-2122 Sexual Exploitation of a Child (2020) Word PDF

JI-2123 Sexual Exploitation of a Child: By a Person Responsible for the Child's Welfare (2020) Word PDF

JI-2124 Trafficking of a Child (2017) Word PDF

JI-2125 Causing a Child to View or Listen to Sexual Activity (2020) Word PDF

JI-2130 Incest with a Child: Sexual Intercourse or Contact (2008) Word PDF

JI-2131 Incest with a Child: Sexual Intercourse or Contact by Stepparent (2008) Word PDF

JI-2134 Child Enticement: Completed Act (2018) Word PDF

JI-2134A Child Enticement: Attempt: Actual Child (2018) Word PDF

JI-2134B Child Enticement: Attempt: Fictitious Child (2018) Word PDF

JI-2135 Use of a Computer to Facilitate a Child Sex Crime (2017) Word PDF

JI-2136 Soliciting a Child for Prostitution (2009) Word PDF

JI-2136A Patronizing a Child (2018) Word PDF

JI-2137A Sexual Assault of a Foster Child (2010) Word PDF

JI-2137B Sexual Assault of a Child Placed in a Substitute Care Facility (2007) Word PDF

JI-2138 Sexual Intercourse with a Child (2018) Word PDF

JI-2138A Underage Sexual Activity (2018) Word PDF

JI-2139 Sexual Assault of a Student by a School Staff Person (2007) Word PDF

JI-2139A Sexual Assault of a Child by a Person Who Works or Volunteers with Children (2007) Word PDF

JI-2140 Exposing Genitals or Pubic Area to a Child (2015) Word PDF

JI-2141 Causing a Child to Expose Genitals or Pubic Area (2015) Word PDF

JI-2142 Exposing a Child to Harmful Material (2019) Word PDF

JI-2142A Exposing a Child to Harmful Material: Face-to-Face Contact Affirmative Defense (2009) Word PDF

JI-2143 Exposing a Child to Harmful Material: Verbally Communicating a Harmful Description or Narrative Account (2019) Word PDF

JI-2146 Possession of Child Pornography (Withdrawn in 2003)

JI-2146A Child Pornography: Possession of or Accessing a Recording § 948.12(1m) (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-2146B Child Pornography: Exhibiting or Playing a Recording (2020) Word PDF

JI-2146C Child Pornography: Possession of Virtual Child Pornography § 948.125 (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-2147 Child Sex Offender Working with Children (2007) Word PDF

JI-2148 Abandonment of a Child (2003) Word PDF

JI-2150 Neglecting a Child (2019) Word PDF

JI-2150A Neglecting a Child: Death, Great Bodily Harm, or Bodily Harm as a Consequence (2019) Word PDF

JI-2151 Chronic Neglect of a Child; Repeated Acts of Neglect (2019) Word PDF

JI-2152 Failure to Support (2006) Word PDF

JI-2152A Failure to Support: Affirmative Defense (2001) Word PDF

JI-2154 Concealing Death of Child (2013) Word PDF

JI-2160 Abduction of Another's Child: Taking from Home or Custody (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-2161 Abduction of Another's Child: Detaining Away from Home (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-2162 Abduction of Another's Child: Taking by Force or Threat of Force (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-2163 Abduction of Another's Child: Detaining by Force or Threat of Force (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-2166 Interference with Custody of a Child (2015) Word PDF

JI-2167 Interference with Custody of a Child (2009) Word PDF

JI-2167A Interference with Custody of a Nonmarital Child (2009) Word PDF

JI-2168 Interference with the Custody of a Child by a Parent: Concealing a Child (2009) Word PDF

JI-2169 Interference with the Custody of a Child: Affirmative Defenses (2009) Word PDF

JI-2170 Contributing to the Delinquency of a Child (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-2170A Contributing to the Delinquency of a Child: Death as a Consequence (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-2171 Contributing to the Delinquency of a Child by a Person Responsible for the Child's Welfare (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-2173 Contributing to Truancy (2006) Word PDF

JI-2174 Compulsory School Attendance (2006) Word PDF

JI-2175 Child Unattended in a Child Care Vehicle (2013) Word PDF

JI-2176 Possession of a Dangerous Weapon by a Child (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-2177 Sale, Loan, or Gift of a Dangerous Weapon to a Child (2012) Word PDF

JI-2177A Sale, Loan, or Gift of a Firearm to a Child: Death Caused (2009) Word PDF

JI-2178A Possession of a Firearm in a School Zone § 948.605(2)(a) (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-2178B Discharge of a Firearm in a School Zone § 948.605(3)(a) (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-2179 Dangerous Weapons Other Than Firearms on School Premises (2009) Word PDF

JI-2180 Receiving Stolen Property from a Child (2012) Word PDF

JI-2185 Recklessly Storing a Firearm (2013) Word PDF

JI-2196 Registered Sex Offender and Photographing Minors (2008) Word PDF

JI-2198 Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration Requirements (2021) Word PDF

JI-2199 Sex Offender Name Change § 301.47(2)(a)-(b) (1/2023) Word PDF

Inquest 2300-2302A

General instructions | 2300-2302A

JI-2300 Inquest: Preliminary Instruction (2010) Word PDF

JI-2302 Inquest: Final Instructions: Explanation of Verdicts (2010) Word PDF

JI-2302A Inquest: Suggested Verdicts (2010) Word PDF

Sexually violent persons 2501-2506

General instructions | 2500-2506

JI-2500 Suggested Order of Instructions: Commitment as a Sexually Violent Person under Chapter 980, Wis. Stats (2016) Word PDF

JI-2501 Preliminary Instruction: Commitment as a Sexually Violent Person Under Chapter 980, Wis. Stats. (2011) Word PDF

JI-2502 Commitment as a Sexually Violent Person Under Chapter 980, Wis. Stats (2021) Word PDF

JI-2503 Verdict: Commitment as a Sexually Violent Person Under Chapter 980, Wis. Stats (2011) Word PDF

JI-2505 Preliminary Instruction: Hearing on Discharge of a Sexually Violent Person Under Chapter 980, Wis. Stats (2014) Word PDF

JI-2506 Discharge of a Sexually Violent Person Under Chapter 980, Wis. Stats (2021) Word PDF

Vehicle code 2590-2696

General instructions | 2590-2696

JI-2590 Making a False Statement in an Application for a Certificate of Title (2004) Word PDF

JI-2600 Operating While Intoxicated: Introductory Comment (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-2605 Premises Other Than Highways (2011) Word PDF

JI-2610 Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a Valid Operator's License - Criminal Offense (2013) Word PDF

JI-2612 Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a Valid Operator's License: Causing Great Bodily Harm or Death - Criminal Offense (2013) Word PDF

JI-2620 Operating While Revoked: Criminal Offense: Based on Prior Conviction (2010) Word PDF

JI-2620A Operating While Revoked: Criminal Offense: Revocation Resulted from an OWI-Related Offense (2018) Word PDF

JI-2620A_W Operating A Motor Vehicle After Revocation or Suspension - Civil Forfeiture (Withdrawn in 2006)

JI-2620B Reason to Know Privileges Were Revoked: Notice Mailed (Withdrawn in 2006)

JI-2620C Reason to Know Privileges Were Revoked: Duty to Exercise Due Care (Withdrawn in 2006)

JI-2621 Operating While Revoked: Criminal Offense: Revocation Resulted from an OWI-Related Offense (2018) Word PDF

JI-2621A Operating While Revoked: Civil Forfeiture (2018) Word PDF

JI-2622 Operating While Suspended: Civil Forfeiture (2013) Word PDF

JI-2623 Operating While Revoked or Suspended: Criminal Offense: Causing Great Bodily Harm or Death (Withdrawn in 2013)

JI-2623A Operating While Suspended: Criminal Offense: Causing Great Bodily Harm or Death (2013) Word PDF

JI-2623B Operating While Revoked: Criminal Offense: Causing Great Bodily Harm or Death (2018) Word PDF

JI-2623C Operating While Revoked: Criminal Offense: Causing Great Bodily Harm or Death (2018) Word PDF

JI-2626 Operating While Revoked: Criminal Offense: Permanent Revocation (2019) Word PDF

JI-2630 Operating a Motor Vehicle to Flee or in an Attempt to Elude an Officer § 346.04(3) (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-2632 Resisting a Traffic Officer by Failing to Stop (2019) Word PDF

JI-2650 Reckless Driving: Endangering Safety (Criminal Offense) (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-2652 Reckless Driving: Causing Bodily Harm (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-2654 Reckless Driving: Causing Great Bodily Harm (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-2660-2665 Introductory Comment (Withdrawn in 2004)

JI-2660 Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration - Criminal Offense - 0.08 Grams or More (2020) Word PDF

JI-2660A Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration - Civil Forfeiture - 0.08 Grams or More (2015) Word PDF

JI-2660B Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration - Civil Forfeiture - 0.08 Grams or More (Withdrawn in 2004)

JI-2660C Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration - Criminal Offense - More than 0.02 Grams (2007) Word PDF

JI-2660D Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration - Criminal Offense - More than 0.02 Grams - Subject to an Ignition Interlock Order (2011) Word PDF

JI-2661 Operating a Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration and Causing Injury - 0.08 Grams or More (2017) Word PDF

JI-2661A Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration and Causing Injury - 0.08 Grams or More - § 346.63(2)(a) (Withdrawn in 2004)

JI-2662 Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Causing Injury: Affirmative Defense Under § 346.63(2)(b) (Withdrawn in 2004)

JI-2663 Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant - Criminal Offense (2020) Word PDF

JI-2663A Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant - Civil Forfeiture (2006) Word PDF

JI-2663B Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant - Civil Forfeiture - No Alcohol Concentration Test (2019) Word PDF

JI-2663C Alcohol Concentration Level (2004) Word PDF

JI-2663D Operating a Motor Vehicle While under the Influence of an Intoxicant with a Child under 16 Years of Age in the Motor Vehicle (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-2664 Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance - Criminal Offense (2020) Word PDF

JI-2664A Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of a Combination of an Intoxicant and a Controlled Substance - Civil Forfeiture (2022) Word PDF

JI-2664B Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Detectable Amount of a Restricted Controlled Substance (2021) Word PDF

JI-2665 Operating a Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant and Causing Injury (2017) Word PDF

JI-2666 Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of a Drug - Criminal Offense (2004) Word PDF

JI-2666A Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of any Combination of an Intoxicant and any other Drug to a Degree that Renders Him or Her Incapable of Safely Driving (7/2023) Word PDF

JI-2667 Operating a Motor Vehicle While under the Influence of an Intoxicant: Hazardous Inhalant (2015) Word PDF

JI-2668 Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant / Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration of 0.08 Grams or More - Civil Forfeiture (2015) Word PDF

JI-2669 Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant / Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration of 0.08 Grams or More - Criminal Charge (2015) Word PDF

JI-2670 Failure to Give Information or Render Aid Following an Accident (2018) Word PDF

JI-2672 Speeding: Exceeding a Reasonable and Prudent Speed Under § 346.57(2) or an Ordinance Adopting § 346.57(2) (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-2672A Law Note: The "Justification" Defense (2010) Word PDF

JI-2672B Speeding: Exceeding a Reasonable and Prudent Speed Criminal Offense § 346.57 (2) § 346.60 (3m)(a)2 (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-2674 Speeding: Driving Too Fast for Conditions Under § 346.57(3) or an Ordinance Adopting § 346.57(3) (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-2674A Speeding: Driving Too Fast for Conditions Criminal Offense § 346.57(3) and § 346.60(3m)(a)2 (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-2676 Speeding: Exceeding Fixed Limits Under § 346.57(4)(e) or an Ordinance Adopting § 346.57(4)(e) (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-2676A Speeding: Exceeding 65 Miles per Hour Under § 346.57(4)(gm) or an Ordinance Adopting § 346.57(4)(gm) (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-2676B Speeding: exceeding 65 miles per hour criminal offense § 346.57 (4)(gm) § 346.60 (3m)(a)2 (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-2676C Speeding: Exceeding fixed limits criminal offense § 346.57 (4)(e) § 346.60 (3m)(a)2 (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-2677 Speeding: Exceeding 55 Miles per Hour in the Absence of Posted Limits Under § 346.57(4)(h) or an Ordinance Adopting § 346.57(4)(h) (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-2677A Speeding: exceeding 55 miles per hour in the absence of posted limited criminal offense § 346.57 (4)(h) § 346.60 (3m)(a)2 (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-2678 Speeding: Exceeding Posted Limits Under § 346.57(5) or an Ordinance Adopting § 346.57(5) (1/2023) Word PDF

JI-2678A Speeding: Exceeding posted limits criminal offense § 346.57 (5) § 346.60 (3m)(a)2 (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-2679 Radar Speed Measurement (2010) Word PDF

JI-2680 Noncriminal Traffic Violations: Prohibited by State Law or an Ordinance Adopting State Law (2015) Word PDF

JI-2682A Tampering with an Ignition Interlock Device (2014) Word PDF

JI-2682B Failing to Install an Ignition Interlock Device (2021) Word PDF

JI-2690 Operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle with an Alcohol Concentration of 0.04 Grams or More but Less Than 0.08 Grams - Criminal Offense (2004) Word PDF

JI-2695 Operating a Motorboat While under the Influence of an Intoxicant: Criminal Offense (2013) Word PDF

JI-2696 Operating a Motorboat While under the Influence of an Intoxicant / Operating a Motorboat with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration of 0.08 Grams or More - Criminal Charge (2013) Word PDF

Securities fraud 2902-2904

General instructions | 2902-2904

JI-2902 Offering or Selling an Unregistered Security (2014) Word PDF

JI-2904 Securities Fraud: Making an Untrue Statement of Material Fact in Connection with the Sale of a Security (2014) Word PDF

Tax offenses 5000-5012

General instructions | 5000-5012

JI-5000 Possession of Untagged Elk § 29.347(2) (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-5010 Failure to File an Individual Income Tax Return (2010) Word PDF

JI-5012 Filing a False or Fraudulent Return (2010) Word PDF

Anhydrous ammonia 5024

General instructions | 5024

JI-5024 Theft of Anhydrous Ammonia (2003) Word PDF

Intoxicating liquors 5030-5050

General instructions | 5030-5050

JI-5030 Sale of Intoxicating Liquors to a Minor by a Tavern Keeper (Withdrawn in 2010)

JI-5035 Selling Fermented Malt Beverage Without a License (2005) Word PDF

JI-5040 Sale to or Procurement for Any Minor of Intoxicating Liquors by any Person (Withdrawn in 2010)

JI-5050 Causing Injury or Death to an Underage Person by Providing Alcohol Beverages § 125.075 (7/2024) Word PDF

Hazardous waste 5200

General instructions | 5200

JI-5200 Storing, Treating, Transporting, or Disposing of Hazardous Waste Without a License (2010) Word PDF

Election fraud 5301-5401

General instructions | 5301-5401

JI-5301 Election Fraud - Unqualified Elector (2009) Word PDF

JI-5401 Carrying a Weapon by Licensee Where Prohibited (Renumbered Criminal JI-1339 in 1/2024)

Controlled substances 6000-6112

General instructions | 6000-6112

JI-6000 Note on the Knowledge Requirement in Controlled Substance Cases (2010) Word PDF

JI-6001 Finding the Amount of Controlled Substance (2022) Word PDF

JI-6001A_EXAMPLE Finding the Amount of Controlled Substance in a Methamphetamine Case (2018) Word PDF

JI-6002 Delivering a Controlled Substance to a Minor (2003) Word PDF

JI-6003 Delivering a Controlled Substance to a Prisoner (2003) Word PDF

JI-6004 Delivering a Controlled Substance on or Near Certain Premises (2003) Word PDF

JI-6005 Controlled Substance Analog (2010) Word PDF

JI-6009 Possession of a Controlled Substance Without Tax Stamp (Withdrawn in 2019)

JI-6020 Delivery of a Controlled Substance (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-6020A Delivery of a Controlled Substance Analog (2018) Word PDF

JI-6021 Manufacture of a Controlled Substance (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-6030 Possession of a Controlled Substance (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-6031 Attempted Possession of a Controlled Substance (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-6035 Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver with Lesser Included Offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-6036 Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Manufacture with Lesser Included Offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-6037 Keeping or Maintaining a Place Used for Manufacturing, Keeping, or Delivering Controlled Substances (Renumbered Criminal JI-6037B in 1994)

JI-6037A Keeping or Maintaining a Place Resorted to by Persons Using Controlled Substances in Violation of Chapter 961 for the Purpose of Using Controlled Substances (2008) Word PDF

JI-6037B Keeping or Maintaining a Place Used for Manufacturing, Keeping, or Delivering Controlled Substances (2010) Word PDF

JI-6038 Acquiring Possession of a Controlled Substance by Misrepresentation (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-6040 Delivery of an Imitation Controlled Substance: Felony (2006) Word PDF

JI-6042 Delivery of an Imitation Controlled Substance: Misdemeanor (2006) Word PDF

JI-6044 Possession of Methamphetamine Waste (2009) Word PDF

JI-6046 Using a Child to Deliver a Controlled Substance (2010) Word PDF

JI-6047 Soliciting a Child for the Purpose of Delivering a Controlled Substance (2010) Word PDF

JI-6050 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia § 961.573(1) (7/2024) Word PDF

JI-6053 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: Methamphetamine (2007) Word PDF

JI-6065 Possessing Materials for Manufacturing Methamphetamine (2006) Word PDF

JI-6070 Use or Possession of a Masking Agent (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-6100 Obtaining a Prescription Drug by Fraud (2005) Word PDF

JI-6110 Possession of a Prescription Drug with Intent to Deliver (2006) Word PDF

JI-6112 Possession of a Prescription Drug without a Valid Prescription (2013) Word PDF

Criminal special matters SM1-SM90

General instructions | SM-5 - SM-90

JI-SM-5 Suggested Order of Instructions (Renumbered Criminal JI-1 in 1995)

JI-SM-6 Jury Instructions on Lesser Included Offenses (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-SM-8 Juror Questioning of Witnesses (2014) Word PDF

JI-SM-9 When a Jury Requests to Hear/See Audio/Visual Evidence During Deliberations (2022) Word PDF

JI-SM-10 Grand Jury Proceedings (2004) Word PDF

JI-SM-12 John Doe Proceedings (2019) Word PDF

JI-SM-15 Substitution of Judge (Withdrawn in 1994)

JI-SM-16 Collateral Attack on Prior Convictions (7/2023) Word PDF

JI-SM-18 Defendant's Consent to Proceed by Videoconference - Waiver of Right to be Present Under § 971.04 (2014) Word PDF

JI-SM-21 Waiver of Jury Trial: Acceptance, Withdrawal, and Related Issues (2005) Word PDF

JI-SM-25 Judge's Duty at Initial Appearance (Withdrawn in 2011)

JI-SM-28 Inquiry Regarding the Decision Whether to Testify (2012) Word PDF

JI-SM-30 Waiver and Forfeiture of Counsel; Self-Representation; Standby Counsel; "Hybrid Representation"; Court Appointment of Counsel (2006) Word PDF

JI-SM-31 Waiver of Preliminary Examination (2011) Word PDF

JI-SM-32 Accepting a Plea of Guilty (2021) Word PDF

JI-SM-32A No Contest and Alford Pleas (2021) Word PDF

JI-SM-32B Accepting a Plea of Guilty: Use of Written Form (1993) Word PDF

JI-SM-32B_APPENDIX Guilty Plea Acceptance Form (Withdrawn in 2019)

JI-SM-33 Information on Postconviction Relief (Withdrawn in 2011)

JI-SM-33A Instruction to be Used on Denial of Any Postconviction Motion (Other Than § 974.06) (Withdrawn in 1991)

JI-SM-33B Instruction to be Used on Denial of a Postconviction Motion Under § 974.06 (Withdrawn in 1991)

JI-SM-34 Sentencing Procedure, Standards, and Special Issues (1999) Word PDF

JI-SM-34A Determining Sentence Credit Under Section 973.155 (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-SM-35 Increased Penalty for Habitual Criminality (1/2024) Word PDF

JI-SM-36 Special Disposition Under Section 973.015 - Expunction (2018) Word PDF

JI-SM-39 Bail After Conviction; Stay of Execution of Sentence (Withdrawn in 1995)

JI-SM-40 Court's Instruction to Defendant at Arraignment and Before Acceptance of a Plea of Guilty on Sex Crimes Charge (Withdrawn in 1991)

JI-SM-41 Sentencing Persons Committed Under the Sex Crimes Law (Withdrawn in 2011)

JI-SM-45 Inquiry in Conflict of Interest Cases (2000) Word PDF

JI-SM-50 Competency to Proceed (7/2023) Word PDF

JI-SM-50A Advice to a Person Found Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect (Renumbered Criminal JI-650 in 2004)

JI-SM-52 Disclosure of the Identity of an Informer (2005) Word PDF

JI-SM-55 Inquiry When a Witness Claims the Privilege Against Self-Incrimination (1994) Word PDF

JI-SM-60 Procedure to Determine the Admissibility of Statements or Confessions of the Defendant (Withdrawn in 1994)

JI-SM-61 Procedure to Follow When the Admissibility of Identification Evidence is at Issue Prior to or During a Criminal Trial (Withdrawn in 1994)

JI-SM-62 Admissibility of Evidence Obtained by a Search and Seizure (Withdrawn in 1994)

JI-SM-70 Post-Conviction Procedure Under Section 974.06, Wis. Stats. (Withdrawn in 1994)

JI-SM-80 Habeas Corpus (Withdrawn in 1994)

JI-SM-90 Procedure to Follow in Advising a Prisoner of Rights Under the Uniform Detainer Act (1998) Word PDF

JI-SM-90-APX Appendix A: Uniform agreement on detainers: party states (1998) Word PDF

The Wisconsin Criminal Jury Instructions are created and edited by the Wisconsin Criminal Jury Instructions Committee of the Wisconsin Judicial Conference. Instructions include contributions from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School, and are used with its permission.