Hazing
Wis. Stat. 948.51 — graded by harm, from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class G felony
In Wisconsin, no person may intentionally or recklessly endanger a student's physical health or safety for initiation, admission or affiliation with an organization connected with a school, college or university, including physical brutality, forced consumption or forced confinement, regardless of the student's willingness to take part.
| The conduct | The grade |
|---|---|
| The conductResults in or is likely to result in bodily harm | The gradeClass A misdemeanor |
| The conductResults in great bodily harm | The gradeClass H felony |
| The conductResults in death | The gradeClass G felony |
Other crimes committed in the course of hazing are charged under their own sections, and schools keep their own discipline. What a grade means in fines and jail is on this state's charges page. Whether conduct was hazing is a question for a court and for a licensed Wisconsin attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- Wis. Stat. 948.51 — Hazing
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wisconsin attorney.