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FA-4181VB

Arrest Bench Warrant

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective May 19, 2016

This form is used to officially request that a person be arrested by law enforcement. It is used when a person has not been properly served with court papers, failed to show up for a hearing, or did not follow a court order.

The court describes it as: Arrest/Bench Warrant when personal service has not been accomplished or when a person failed to comply with a court order or failed to appear at a hearing. Voluntary form.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a person has not been served with a court document, missed a required court date, or failed to follow a specific court order.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is an Arrest – Bench Warrant used to ask law enforcement to arrest a person. It is used when a person has not been served with court papers or has failed to follow a court order.
Who fills out this form?
The form is addressed to any law enforcement officer, suggesting it is filed by the court or a party requesting the action.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect May 19, 2016.

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