Scope of search incident to lawful arrest

Wis. Stat. § 968.11
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When a lawful arrest is made, a law enforcement officer may reasonably search the person arrested and an area within such person’s immediate presence for the purpose of: (1) Protecting the officer from attack; (2) Preventing the person from escaping; (3) Discovering and seizing the fruits of the crime; or (4) Discovering and seizing any instruments, articles or things which may have been used in the commission of, or which may constitute evidence of, the offense.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/968.11Fetched: 10/7/2026
Wis. Stat. § 968.11 — Scope of search incident to lawful arrest | Wisconsin Statutes (updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247) | Corpus