# Wis. Stat. § 757.01: Powers of courts

> Wisconsin · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C757_S757.01

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Stat. § 757.01
- **Heading:** Powers of courts
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WI Code / Chapter 757 / Section 757.01

## Text

The several courts of record of this state shall have power:

(1) To issue process of subpoena, requiring the attendance of any witness, residing or being in any part of this state, to testify in any matter or cause pending or triable in such courts.

(2) To administer oaths to witnesses in any such matter or cause, and in all other cases where it may be necessary in the exercise of the powers and duties of such court.

(3) To devise and make such writs and proceedings as may be necessary to carry into effect the powers and jurisdiction possessed by them.

(4) To exercise any of the powers and duties of a circuit court commissioner.

History: 1977 c. 187 s. 96 ; Stats. 1977 s. 757.01; 2001 a. 61 .

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Stat. § 757.001 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C757_S757.001.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 757.01 Powers of courts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C757_S757.01.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 757.02 Justices and judges and municipal judges; oath of office; ineligibility to other office; salary; conservators of peace.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C757_S757.02.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 757.05 Penalty surcharge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C757_S757.05.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 757.07 Privacy protections for judicial officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C757_S757.07.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 757.08 Vacancy in judgeship not to affect suits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C757_S757.08.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 757.10 Failure to adjourn.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C757_S757.10.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 757.12 Adjournment to another location.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C757_S757.12.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 757.13 Continuances; legislative privilege.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C757_S757.13.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 757.14 Sittings, public.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C757_S757.14.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 757.15 Holding court, effect of holidays.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C757_S757.15.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 757.18 Process, etc., to be in English.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C757_S757.18.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 757.19 Disqualification of judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C757_S757.19.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 757.22 Judge not to act as attorney, etc.; attorneys not to have office with judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C757_S757.22.md)

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