Wisconsin § 48.207 - Places where a child or expectant mother may be held in nonsecure custody.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 48.207 — Places where a child or expectant mother may be held in nonsecure custody., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48.207. Places where a child or expectant mother may be held in nonsecure custody.
48.207(1) (1) A child held in physical custody under s. 48.205 (1) may be held in any of the following places: 48.207(1)(a) (a) The home of a parent or guardian, except that a child may not be held in the home of a parent or guardian if the parent or guardian has been convicted under s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 48.207
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 48.207 cover?
Section 48.207 ("Places where a child or expectant mother may be held in nonsecure custody.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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