Wisconsin Statutes 818.21 – Arrest of principal by bail
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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 818.21
- 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.
- Person: includes all partnerships, associations and bodies politic or corporate. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
For the purpose of surrendering the defendant the sureties, at any time before they are finally charged, may arrest the defendant or by a written authority endorsed on a certified copy of the bond may empower any discreet person to do so.