Wisconsin Statutes 818.16 – Notice of justification of bail
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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 818.16
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- 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.
On receipt of such notice by the sheriff, the sheriff or the defendant may, within 10 days thereafter, give to the plaintiff or attorney by whom the order of arrest is subscribed notice of justification of the same or other bail, specifying the places of residence and occupation of the latter, before a judge of the court at a specified time and place; the time to be not less than 5 nor more than 10 days thereafter. In case other bail be given there shall be a new undertaking in the form prescribed in s. 818.10.