Wisconsin Administrative Code
Public Defender Board
Chapter PD 6 - Payment for state public defender representation
Section PD 6.02 - Discount option
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) A client may elect to pay, within 60 days of appointment of counsel by the state public defender, the optional discount amount for representation specified in the following schedule:
Type of Case |
Amount |
Type of Case |
Amount |
First Degree Intentional Homicide |
$600 |
Misdemeanor |
$60 |
Other Class A or B Felony |
$120 |
Revocation |
$60 |
Chapter 980 Proceedings |
$120 |
Termination of Parental Rights |
$60 |
Other Felony |
$60 |
Special Proceeding |
$30 |
Felony Diversion |
$60 |
Paternity |
$60 |
Appellate I |
$120 |
Appellate II |
$60 |
(2) If a client pays the optional discount amount under sub. (1), the client is not liable for any additional payment for public defender legal counsel for that case.
(3) The 60 day time period in sub. (1) may be extended for good cause.