A Wisconsin Arrest Bench Warrant is an order issued by a judge for a person to be arrested and brought before the court. This type of warrant gives law enforcement the authority to take a person into custody if they are believed to have committed a crime. There are two types of Wisconsin Arrest Bench Warrants: criminal and civil. A criminal bench warrant is usually issued for a person who has failed to appear in court for a criminal matter or has violated a court order. A civil warrant can be issued for failure to pay a debt or for not appearing in court for a civil matter. In either case, a Wisconsin Arrest Bench Warrant can lead to the arrest of the individual in question and a potential jail sentence.