Wisconsin Statutes Civil Procedure (Ch. 799 to 847) § 811.15. Care of property; collection of debts

The officer shall keep the property seized by the officer and the proceeds of such property as shall have been sold to answer any judgment which may be recovered in such action; and shall, subject to the direction of the court or judge, collect and receive into the officer's possession all the debts, credits and effects of the defendant. The officer may also take such legal proceedings, either in the officer's own name or in the name of such defendant, as may be necessary for that purpose and discontinue the same at such times and on such terms as the court or judge may direct.