Wisconsin Code § 23.79

Judgment
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(1) If the defendant is found guilty, the
court may enter judgment against the defendant for a monetary
amount not to exceed the maximum forfeiture provided by the
statute for the violation, plus costs, fees, and surcharges imposed
under ch. 814.
(2) The payment of any judgment may be suspended or deferred for not more than 90 days in the discretion of the court. In
cases where a deposit has been made, any forfeitures, costs, fees,
and surcharges imposed under ch. 814 shall be taken out of the
deposit and the balance, if any, returned to the defendant.
(3) In addition to any monetary penalties, the court may order
the defendant to perform or refrain from performing such acts as
may be necessary to fully protect and effectuate the public interest. The court may order abatement of a nuisance, restoration of
a natural resource, restoration of an archaeological feature subject
to the prohibition under s. 23.095 (1m), or other appropriate action designed to eliminate or minimize any environmental damage caused by the defendant.
(4) The court may, where provided by law, revoke or suspend
any or all privileges and licenses.
(5) All civil remedies are available in order to enforce the
judgment of the court, including the power of contempt under ch.
785.

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