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Application of Provisions of Law to Infractions

19d.  Except as otherwise provided by law, all provisions of law relating to misdemeanors shall apply to infractions, including but not limited to powers of peace officers, jurisdiction of courts, periods for commencing action and for bringing a case to trial and burden of proof.

(Added Ch. 1192, Stats. 1968. Operative January 1, 1969.)