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Wisconsin · Through 2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247 (published 9-4-26)

Wis. Stat. § 968.16: Detention and search of persons on premises.

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  1. Chs. 967-980, Criminal Procedure
  2. Chapter 968 Commencement Of Criminal Proceedings

The person executing the search warrant may reasonably detain and search any person on the premises at the time to protect himself or herself from attack or to prevent the disposal or concealment of any item particularly described in the search warrant.

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