Wisconsin § 895.346 - Bail, deposit in lieu of bond.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 895.346 — Bail, deposit in lieu of bond., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 895.346. Bail, deposit in lieu of bond.
When any bond or undertaking is authorized in any civil or criminal action or proceeding, the would-be obligor may, in lieu thereof and with like legal effect, deposit with the proper court or officer cash or certified bank checks or U.S. bonds or bank certificates of deposit in an amount at least equal to the required security; and the receiver thereof shall give a receipt therefor and shall notify the payor bank of any deposits of bank certificates of deposit. Section
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 895.346
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 895.346 cover?
Section 895.346 ("Bail, deposit in lieu of bond.") 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 § 895.346?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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