State v. Graf

Two issues are presented on this appeal:

1. Is the requirement that the-defendant prepay jury fees and other costs as a condition for a jury trial in a civil forfeiture action a violation of the Wisconsin constitutional preservation of the right to a jury trial?

2. Is the retention of such sums after a verdict in defendant’s favor a violation of the same right ?

The particular proceedings undertaken here are authorized by sec. 345.20 (2), Stats.:

“Procedure. The apprehension of alleged violators of traffic regulations and the trial of forfeiture actions for the violation of traffic regulations…