Wisconsin Short Term Detention — Pending Investigation/As a Consequence is a type of pre-trial detention used in Wisconsin. It is used when a criminal investigation is pending or when a suspect has been charged with a criminal offense, but has not yet been convicted. It is also used as a consequence for non-compliance with court orders, such as a failure to appear in court or to pay a fine. This type of detention is typically used in situations where a suspect poses a risk of flight, or a risk to public safety or the integrity of the criminal justice system. There are two types of Wisconsin Short Term Detention — Pending Investigation/As a Consequence: pre-trial detention and post-conviction detention. Pre-trial detention is used when a criminal investigation is pending and post-conviction detention is used when a suspect has been charged with a criminal offense, but has not yet been convicted.