Wisconsin Statutes
Wis. Stat. § 885.06 (2026)
Witness’ fees, prepayment
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885.06(1)(1) Except when subpoenaed on behalf of the state, of a municipality in a forfeiture action, or of an indigent respondent in a paternity proceeding, no person is required to attend as a witness in any civil action, matter or proceeding unless witness fees are paid or tendered, in cash or by check, share draft or other draft, to the person for one day’s attendance and for travel.
885.06(2)(2) No witness on behalf of the state in any civil action, matter or proceeding, on behalf of either party in any criminal action or proceeding, on behalf of a municipality in a forfeiture action or on behalf of an indigent respondent in a paternity proceeding shall be entitled to any fee in advance, but shall be obliged to attend upon the service of a subpoena as therein lawfully required.
885.06 AnnotationA “witness on behalf of the state” is one who is expected to provide relevant testimony or evidence for the state. The witness may be hostile to the state. State v. Kielisch, 123 Wis. 2d 125, 365 N.W.2d 904 (Ct. App. 1985).
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1985–2025 · leading case: State v. Kielisch, 365 N.W.2d 904 (Wis. Ct. App. 1985).
State v. Kielisch, 365 N.W.2d 904 (Wis. Ct. App. 1985). “Section 885.06(2), Stats., expressly provides that no witness on behalf of the state shall be entitled to any fee in advance, but shall be obliged to attend a proceeding upon service of a subpoena.”
Kelly R. Rose v. C. R. R. (Wis. Ct. App. 2025). “” Thus, the witness was not compelled to appear pursuant to § 885.06. Any allegation that counsel acted maliciously is belied by the record, as Kelly’s attorney attempted to get the witness’s testimony via affidavit, and made the suggestion at the evidentiary hearing that…”
— Wis. Stat. § 885.06(1) — 1 case
Kelly R. Rose v. C. R. R. (Wis. Ct. App. 2025). “” Thus, the witness was not compelled to appear pursuant to § 885.06. Any allegation that counsel acted maliciously is belied by the record, as Kelly’s attorney attempted to get the witness’s testimony via affidavit, and made the suggestion at the evidentiary hearing that…”
— Wis. Stat. § 885.06(2) — 1 case
State v. Kielisch, 365 N.W.2d 904 (Wis. Ct. App. 1985). “Section 885.06(2), Stats., expressly provides that no witness on behalf of the state shall be entitled to any fee in advance, but shall be obliged to attend a proceeding upon service of a subpoena.”
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