Wisconsin § 898.04 - Prisoner to be examined.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 898.04 — Prisoner to be examined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 898.04. Prisoner to be examined.
At the time and place specified in the notice the person shall be taken, under the custody of the jailer, the sheriff or the sheriff’s deputy, before the circuit judge or circuit court commissioner, who shall examine the prisoner on oath concerning his or her estate and effects and the disposal thereof and the prisoner’s ability to pay the judgment for which he or she is committed; and who shall also hear any other legal and pertinent evidence that may be produced by the debtor or the creditor. 898.04 History History: 1977 c. 449 ; 2001 a. 61 .
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 898.04
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 898.04 cover?
Section 898.04 ("Prisoner to be examined.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 898.04?
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