Petition For Protection Or Services (Chapter 48) {JC-1610}

JC-1610 - PETITION FOR PROTECTION OR SERVICES (CHAPTER 48). This form is used to request a court order for protection or services for a child under Chapter 48 of the Wisconsin Statutes. The petitioner provides identifying information about the child, including date of birth, physical description, and address, as well as information about the child's parents, guardians, or other custodians. The form outlines the reasons why the child is believed to be in need of protection or services, referencing specific statutory grounds. If the child is in temporary physical custody, the details of the placement and any threats to the child's safety are recorded. The form also addresses whether the child may be subject to the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, and whether reasonable efforts have been made to avoid removal from the home or to reunify the family if the child is already removed. If applicable, the petitioner attaches a Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Declaration and asks the court to adjudicate the case and issue an appropriate dispositional order to ensure the child's well-being. §§48.13 and 48.255, Wisconsin Statutes. www.FormsWorkflow.com