Juvenile

Adoption

• Foreign Adoption (adoption held in birth country)

CHIPS or JIPS

Cases involving children or juveniles under the age of 18 who are in need of protection and services.

Please report concerns to your local child welfare agency. In Adams County, contact the Health & Human Services Department. Their office number is 608-339-4505.

Civil Commitment

Cases involving minors placed into custody for mental, alcohol, or drug civil commitments.

A person who is involuntarily hospitalized will be appointed counsel through the Wisconsin Public Defender Office. Their office number is 715-303-5010.

In Adams County, civil commitments are prosecuted by Corporation Counsel. Their office number is 608-339-4267.

Delinquency Guidelines

Cases involving juveniles (at least 10 years old but not yet 17) where they are believed to have violated a criminal law.

In Adams County, delinquency matters are prosecuted by the District Attorney. Their office number is 608-339-4217.

Grandparent or Step-Parent Visitation

If one or both parents of a child are deceased and the child is in the custody of the surviving parent or any other person, a grandparent or stepparent (stepparent means the surviving spouse of a deceased parent of a child, whether or not the surviving spouse has remarried) of the child may petition for visitation privileges with respect to the child, whether or not the person with custody is married.

There is not a juvenile court document for petitioning for grandparent visitation. You may write a letter to the court of the request, or seek an attorney to further assist you.

Guardianship

There are 4 different types of guardianships for a juvenile.

Guardianship of a Minor - Person

Guardianship of a Minor - Emergency

If you are petitioning to modify or terminate an existing guardianship, please click here.

If you are petitioning for guardianship of the estate, please click here.

Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)

• Child Abuse

• Harassment

Termination of Parental Rights (TPR)

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