A Wisconsin Arrest Bench Warrant is an order issued by a court in Wisconsin for the arrest of a person accused of a crime. The warrant is typically issued when the accused person fails to appear in court as required by law. It is also known as a capital or alias warrant. There are two types of Wisconsin Arrest Bench Warrants: criminal and civil. A criminal bench warrant is issued by a criminal court judge when a defendant fails to appear for a criminal proceeding. A civil bench warrant is issued by a civil court judge when an individual fails to appear for a civil proceeding. In either case, the warrant gives law enforcement the authority to locate and arrest the person named in the warrant.