Wisconsin § 782.27 - Notice to district attorney.
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§ 782.27. Notice to district attorney.
When the prisoner is detained upon any criminal accusation no order for discharge shall be made until sufficient notice of the time and place at which such writ shall have been returned or shall be made returnable shall be given to the district attorney of the county, if to be found within the county. 782.27 History History: 1979 c. 32 s. 59 ; 1979 c. 176 ; Stats. 1979 s. 782.27.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 782.27
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 782.27 cover?
Section 782.27 ("Notice to district attorney.") 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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