Wisconsin § 61.29 - Constable.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 61.29 — Constable., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61.29. Constable.
61.29(1) (1) A constable shall: 61.29(1)(a) (a) If required to do so by the village board, execute and file an official bond. If the village board does not require the constable to execute and file an official bond, the board shall obtain a dishonesty insurance policy or other appropriate insurance policy that covers the constable, in an amount determined by the board, in lieu of the bond requirement. 61.29(1)(b) (b) Serve within his or her county any writ, process, order or notice, and execute any order, warrant or execution lawfully directed to or required by any court or officer to be executed by the constable. 61.29(1)(c) (c) Attend any session of the circuit court in his or her county when required by the sheriff. 61.29(1)(d) (d) Inform the district attorney of all trespasses on public lands of which the constable has knowledge or information. 61.29(1)(e) (e) Impound cattle, horses, sheep, swine and other animals at large on the highways in violation of a village ordinance. 61.29(1)(f) (f) Cause to be prosecuted all violations of law of which the constable has knowledge or information. 61.29(1)(g) (g) Perform all other duties required by law. 61.29(1)(h) (h) Keep his or her office in the village. No constable who keeps his or her office outside the limits of the village may receive fees for any service performed during the period the outside office is maintained. 61.29(2) (2) Section
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What does Wisconsin Statutes § 61.29 cover?
Section 61.29 ("Constable.") 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.
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