Wisconsin Statutes Civil Procedure (Ch. 799 to 847) § 814.25. Costs in actions by prisoners

(a) “Prisoner” has the meaning given in s. 801.02 (7) (a) 2.

(b) “Prison or jail conditions” has the meaning given in s. 801.02 (7) (a) 3.

(2)(a) Except as provided in par. (b), if a prisoner brings an action or special proceeding related to prison or jail conditions, no costs may be allowed against the state, a state agency or a county, city, village or town, or against any individual defendant when sued in an official capacity.

(b) Costs are allowable to a prisoner who obtains prospective injunctive relief against an individual defendant when that defendant is sued in an official capacity and to a prisoner who obtains a judgment against a defendant when that defendant is sued in his or her personal capacity. This paragraph does not apply to actions or special proceedings related to prison or jail conditions that seek a remedy available by certiorari.