Wisconsin § 818.15 - Sheriff’s return to plaintiff; notice of nonacceptance.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 818.15 — Sheriff’s return to plaintiff; notice of nonacceptance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 818.15. Sheriff’s return to plaintiff; notice of nonacceptance.
The sheriff shall, at the time the sheriff notifies the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s attorney of the sheriff’s execution of the order of arrest, deliver to the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s attorney a certified copy of the bail bond. The plaintiff, within 10 days thereafter, may serve upon the sheriff a notice that the plaintiff does not accept the bail, or the plaintiff shall be deemed to have accepted it, and the sheriff shall be exonerated from liability. 818.15 History History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 758 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 809.15; Sup. Ct. Order, 83 Wis. 2d xiiiv (1978); Stats. 1977 s. 818.15; 1993 a. 486 .
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 818.15
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 818.15 cover?
Section 818.15 ("Sheriff’s return to plaintiff; notice of nonacceptance.") 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 § 818.15?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 818.15 apply to my situation?
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