Wisconsin Statutes 818.07 – Execution of order of arrest
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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 818.07
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
The affidavit, bond and order of arrest shall be delivered to the sheriff who, upon arresting the defendant, shall deliver to the defendant copies thereof; and the sheriff shall, within 5 days after such arrest, endorse the sheriff’s return on and file the originals with the clerk of the court in which the action is brought. The sheriff shall promptly notify the plaintiff‘s attorney of the execution of the order of arrest.