Determination of death

Wis. Stat. § 146.71
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An individual who has sustained either irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions or irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem, is dead. A determination of death shall be made in accordance with accepted medical standards.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/146.71Fetched: 10/7/2026
Wis. Stat. § 146.71 — Determination of death | Wisconsin Statutes (updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247) | Corpus