885.46 Videotape custody and preservation. - Wisconsin Statutes

885.46

885.46 Videotape custody and preservation. The official shall maintain secure and proper storage of the original videotape recording and any edited videotape recording until:

885.46(1)

(1) The final disposition of the cause where no trial is had;

885.46(2)

(2) The expiration of the appeal period following trial, provided no appeal is taken;

885.46(3)

(3) The final determination of the cause if an appeal is taken.

885.46 - ANNOT.

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, vii (1975); Sup. Ct. Order, 141 Wis. 2d xxxv (1987).

885.46 - ANNOT.

Judicial Council Committee's Note, 1975: Sub. (1). One of the advantages of videotape is its possible reuse in other legal proceedings but the proponent of any videotape testimony retains the responsibility for submitting a recording of sufficient quality.

885.46 - ANNOT.

Sub. (2). Release of videotape recordings may be done only by order of the court. Such release may only occur after completion of the proceeding for which the videotape has been used. [Re Order effective Jan. 1, 1976]