940.41

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940.41 Definitions. In §§ 940.42 to 940.49:

940.41(1g)

(1g) “Law enforcement agency” has the meaning given in § 165.83 (1)(b).

940.41(1r)

(1r) “Malice” or “maliciously” means an intent to vex, annoy or injure in any way another person or to thwart or interfere in any manner with the orderly administration of justice.

940.41(2)

(2) “Victim” means any natural person against whom any crime as defined in § 939.12 or under the laws of the United States is being or has been perpetrated or attempted in this state.

940.41(3)

(3) “Witness” means any natural person who has been or is expected to be summoned to testify; who by reason of having relevant information is subject to call or likely to be called as a witness, whether or not any action or proceeding has as yet been commenced; whose declaration under oath is received as evidence for any purpose; who has provided information concerning any crime to any peace officer or prosecutor; who has provided information concerning a crime to any employee or agent of a law enforcement agency using a crime reporting telephone hotline or other telephone number provided by the law enforcement agency; or who has been served with a subpoena issued under § 885.01 or under the authority of any court of this state or of the United States.