Article VII.
Judiciary

Section 17. Style of Writs; Indictments

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19781848

Style of Writs; Indictments

Summary: REPEAL SECTION

Election Date: April 5, 1977

Votes For Ratification: 490437

Votes Against Ratification: 215939

Percent for Ratification: 69%

Percent Against Ratification: 31%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1977 JR 7

Effective Date Source: 1977 JR 7

19781848

Style of Writs; Indictments

The style of all writs and process shall be, “The State of Wisconsin.” All criminal prosecutions shall be carried on in the name and by the authority of the same; and all indictments shall conclude, “against the peace and dignity of the State.”

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