Wisconsin § 782.29 - Proceedings in absence of prisoner; appearance by attorney.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 782.29 — Proceedings in absence of prisoner; appearance by attorney., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 782.29. Proceedings in absence of prisoner; appearance by attorney.
When from sickness or infirmity the prisoner cannot without danger be brought before the court or judge before whom the writ is made returnable the respondent may state that fact in the return, verifying the same by oath. If satisfied of the truth of such allegation and the return is otherwise sufficient, the court or judge shall proceed to dispose of the matter. The prisoner may appear by attorney and plead to the return. If it appears that the prisoner is illegally imprisoned the court or judge shall order discharge forthwith; but if it appears that the person is legally imprisoned and is not entitled to bail all further proceedings thereon shall cease. 782.29 History History: 1979 c. 32 s. 59 ; 1979 c. 176 ; Stats. 1979 s. 782.29.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 782.29
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 782.29 cover?
Section 782.29 ("Proceedings in absence of prisoner; appearance by 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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