Wisconsin

Evidence review for Wisconsin attorneys

Wisconsin law enforcement agencies have deployed body-worn cameras across major departments. Defense attorneys in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay handle video evidence in criminal cases.

Body-cam law
Wis. Stat. 175.47 (Act 75, 2015)
Retention requirement
Minimum 120 days
Discovery rules
Wis. Stat. 971.23

Body-Cam Laws in Wisconsin

Wisconsin enacted Act 75 (2015) and Wis. Stat. 175.47 establishing requirements for law enforcement agencies that use body cameras. The law addresses recording policies, retention (minimum 120 days), and access. Milwaukee PD, Madison PD, and Wisconsin State Patrol have body-cam programs.

Discovery Rules & Video Evidence

Wisconsin criminal discovery is governed by Wis. Stat. 971.23. The prosecution must disclose all evidence, including body-cam footage and other recordings, to the defense. Wisconsin courts have emphasized the duty to produce all relevant video evidence.

How Saul Helps Wisconsin Attorneys

Saul processes body-cam footage, deposition video, and other evidence recordings in minutes — producing speaker-labeled transcripts and AI-detected key legal moments. For Wisconsin attorneys dealing with growing video evidence volumes, this means:

  • Review hours of footage in minutes instead of days
  • Search entire transcripts for specific words, phrases, or testimony
  • AI-detected key moments: ID requests, escalations, use of force, arrests
  • Speaker diarization identifies who said what throughout the recording
  • All evidence processed on U.S. infrastructure with AES-256 encryption

Saul is a technology platform used by members of the State Bar of Wisconsin and other legal professionals across Wisconsin. Saul is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.

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