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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A state forest ranger, town chairperson, conservation warden or other duly appointed deputy may do any of the following:
(1) Arrest a person, with or without a warrant, when the person is detected actually committing a violation of this chapter, subch. VI of ch. 77, or s. 167.10(3), 941.10(1), 941.11, 941.12, 941.13, 943.02(1), 943.03, 943.04, 943.05 or 943.06(2).
(2) Arrest a person, with or without a warrant, whom the ranger, chairperson, warden or deputy has reason to believe is committing or has committed a violation of a statutory provision specified under sub. (1).
(3) Take the arrested person before the circuit court for the county where the violation occurred and make a proper complaint.
(4) Execute and serve any warrant or process in the same manner as any constable.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Public Lands, Waters and Natural Resources (Ch. 23 to 33) § 26.97. Law enforcement and police power - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/public-lands-waters-and-natural-resources-ch-23-to-33/wi-st-26-97/
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