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CR-210B

Appointment of Special Prosecutor under Chapter 978

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective May 4, 2017

This form is used to officially appoint an attorney to act as a special prosecutor in a criminal case. It records the details of the appointment, including the case matter, the reason for the appointment, and the payment rate.

The court describes it as: To appoint an attorney to serve as a special prosecutor.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when the court needs to appoint a special prosecutor, which can happen if the regular district attorney is unavailable, has a conflict of interest, or for other reasons listed on the form.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is used by the court to make the appointment. The district attorney may also request the appointment.
What information does the form require?
It requires details about the case, the reason for the appointment, and the agreed-upon compensation rate.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect May 4, 2017.

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