Wisconsin § 48.243 - Basic rights: duty of intake worker.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 48.243 — Basic rights: duty of intake worker., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48.243. Basic rights: duty of intake worker.
48.243(1) (1) Before conferring with the parent, expectant mother or child during the intake inquiry, the intake worker shall personally inform parents, expectant mothers and children 12 years of age or older who are the focus of an inquiry regarding the need for protection or services that the referral may result in a petition to the court and of all of the following: 48.243(1)(a) (a) What allegations could be in the petition. 48.243(1)(b) (b) The nature and possible consequences of the proceedings. 48.243(1)(c) (c) The right to remain silent and the fact that silence of any party may be relevant. 48.243(1)(d) (d) The right to confront and cross-examine those appearing against them. 48.243(1)(e) (e) The right to counsel under s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Wisconsin Statutes § 48.243 cover?
Section 48.243 ("Basic rights: duty of intake worker.") 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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