Being Arrested
Wis. Stat. 968.07 — on a warrant, or reasonable grounds to believe a crime was committed
A Wisconsin law enforcement officer may arrest a person:
- With a warrant commanding the arrest.
- Believing on reasonable grounds that a warrant for the person's arrest has been issued in Wisconsin, or a felony warrant in another state.
- When there are reasonable grounds to believe the person is committing or has committed a crime.
Other sections, on certain injunctions and on domestic abuse, require the officer to arrest in the cases they cover, rather than allow it. An officer making a lawful arrest may command anyone's aid, and that person has the officer's power.
Where the person alleged to have committed either of two offenses the section names is the parent or guardian of a child injured or killed in an accidental shooting, no officer may make that arrest until at least 7 days after the shooting.
Sources for this section (1)
- Wis. Stat. 968.07 — Arrest by a law enforcement officer
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wisconsin attorney.