Wisconsin Statutes Evidence (Ch. 901 to 937) § 911.01. Applicability of rules of evidence

(a) Preliminary questions of fact. The determination of questions of fact preliminary to admissibility of evidence when the issue is to be determined by the judge under s. 901.04(1).

(b) Grand jury; John Doe proceedings. Proceedings before grand juries or a John Doe proceeding under s. 968.26.

(c) Miscellaneous proceedings. Proceedings for extradition or rendition; sentencing, granting or revoking probation, modification of a bifurcated sentence under s. 302.113(9g), or adjustment of a bifurcated sentence under s. 973.195(1r) or 973.198; hearings for the freezing of assets of a person charged with financial exploitation of an elder person under s. 971.109; issuance of subpoenas or warrants under s. 968.375, arrest warrants, criminal summonses, and search warrants; hearings under s. 980.09(2); proceedings under s. 971.14(1r)(c); proceedings with respect to pretrial release under ch. 969 except where habeas corpus is utilized with respect to release on bail or as otherwise provided in ch. 969; or proceedings under s. 165.76(6) to compel provision of a biological specimen for deoxyribonucleic acid analysis.

(d) Small claims actions. Proceedings under ch. 799, except jury trials.

(5) Restitution hearings. (a) In a restitution hearing under s. 973.20(13), the rules of evidence are subject to waiver under s. 973.20(14)(d).

(b) When hearing evidence as to the factors that determine a restitution order under s. 800.093, the rules of evidence are subject to waiver under s. 800.093(8)(b).