The Wisconsin Waiver of Appearance and Authorization to Enter Plea is an important document used in criminal proceedings in the state of Wisconsin. This document is used to waive a defendant’s right to appear in court and enter a plea without being present. The waiver is signed by both the defendant and a witness to the signing. It must be filed with the court prior to a plea hearing. There are two types of Wisconsin Waiver of Appearance and Authorization to Enter Plea: pre-trial and post-trial. The pre-trial waiver is used when the defendant is not present in court and is instead represented by an attorney. The post-trial waiver is used after the defendant is found guilty and is used to waive the right to appeal. Both types of waiver require the defendant to state their plea in writing, agree to any plea conditions, waive their rights, and acknowledge that they understand the consequences of their plea. The witness must also sign the document and affirm that the defendant is competent to enter a plea and understands the consequences.