Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 818.22

  • 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.
  • Person: includes all partnerships, associations and bodies politic or corporate. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01

Every person surrendered in exoneration of the person’s bail shall be kept in safe custody until the person shall satisfy the judgment rendered against the person or be discharged according to law.