How can I check for an arrest warrant in Wisconsin?

Full question:

How does one find out if there is warrant for their arrest in the state of WISCONSIN. a police officer interuppted a company training session to speak with me about the where abouts of someone I know. After answering his questions I went back in training room and shut the door. A few minutes later he opens the door and asks me to step outside.We were 5 minutes away from ending the training so I told him I'd talk to him as soon as we were done, in five min. He says 'do you want me to come in there and embarass you?' 'Its not a suggestion' which I took to mean arrest me. So to avoid a scene at my work and to avoid getting arrested for who knows what, I went out of the room to see what else he wanted to know. He asked me the same questions again, nothing new. I answered the same way as before. As we parted he asked 'why won't you help me?' As if I had not cooperated. Question #2 What would you do if this had happened to you?

  • Category: Criminal
  • Subcategory: Warrants
  • Date:
  • State: Wisconsin

Answer:

If you suspect you have an arrest warrant in Wisconsin, you can check in several ways:

  • Visit the relevant courthouse and ask about any warrants issued against you. They can provide this information, and typically, you won't be arrested unless it's for a serious crime.
  • Hire a criminal defense attorney to check for you.
  • Contact a bail bondsman who can also check for warrants.
  • Use a service that performs warrant searches; however, some may charge a fee.

Additionally, there are websites with searchable databases for warrants, but they may also charge for their services. It's better to find out about a warrant this way than to be surprised by an arrest.

This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.

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To find out if you have any warrants in Wisconsin, you can visit your local courthouse and request information about any warrants issued against you. Alternatively, you can hire a criminal defense attorney or contact a bail bondsman, both of whom can assist in checking for warrants. Additionally, there are online services that offer warrant searches, but they may charge a fee. It’s advisable to check proactively to avoid unexpected arrests.