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Wis JI-Criminal 2302A

Inquest: Suggested Verdicts

activein force · 2010-05-01 – presentas-observed

We, the undersigned jurors, find as follows:

1. Is there probable cause to believe that the death of (name of deceased) was

caused under circumstances constituting (name of offense submitted to the jury),

contrary to section _________ of the Wisconsin Statutes? 1

Yes _____ No _____

Answer question 2 only if you answer question 1 "yes."

2. Is there probable cause to believe that the following person committed the

offense of (name of offense submitted to the jury), contrary to section _________ of the

Wisconsin Statutes, in causing the death of (name of deceased) ? 2

(Name person).

Yes _____ No _____

Answer question 3 only if you answer question 1 "no."

3. Is there probable cause to believe that the death of (name of deceased) was a

result of [natural causes] [an accident] [suicide] [an act privileged by law]? 3

Yes _____ No _____

We, the undersigned jurors, state that we are unanimous as to each question in the

verdict, and the verdict is signed by each of us. Dated at ______________________,

Wisconsin, this _____ day of _______________, 20__.

__________________________ ________________________

__________________________ ________________________

__________________________ ________________________

Validated and signed this ______ day of

_______________, 20__.

________________________________________

(Name of judge), Circuit Court Judge

History

Wis JI-Criminal 2302A (2010). Release No. 48, 5/2010. © 2010, Regents, Univ. of Wis. Prepared by the Wisconsin Criminal Jury Instructions Committee of the Wisconsin Judicial Conference with the University of Wisconsin Law School; posted by the Wisconsin State Law Library with the University's permission.

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2026-09-24
Edition
2026-09-24
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