Wisconsin Statutes 818.03 – Order of arrest, by whom made

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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.

An order for the arrest of the defendant must be obtained from the court in which the action is brought or a judge.