Section 818.01 - In civil actions(1) No person may be arrested in a civil action except as prescribed by this chapter.(2) Arrest of a person subject to contempt proceedings under ch. 785 may, but need not, be in accordance with the procedure under this chapter.Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 758 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 809.01; Sup. Ct. Order, 83 Wis. 2d xiiiv (1978); Stats. 1977 s. 818.01; 1985 a. 29.