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345.35

345.35 Not guilty plea; immediate trial.

345.35(1)

(1) If the defendant pleads not guilty, the court shall ascertain whether the defendant wishes an immediate trial or whether the defendant wishes a continuance. The plaintiff shall also be entitled to a continuance if the defendant pleads not guilty.

345.35(2)

(2) If the defendant pleads not guilty and states that he or she waives the right to jury trial and wishes an immediate trial, the case may be tried forthwith if the plaintiff consents.

345.35 - ANNOT.

History: 1971 c. 278; 1991 a. 316.