Wisconsin § 48.11 - Advisory board.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 48.11 — Advisory board., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48.11. Advisory board.
48.11(1) (1) The court may appoint a board of not more than 15 citizens of the county, known for their interest in the welfare of children, who shall serve without compensation, to be called the advisory board of the court. The members of the board shall hold office during the pleasure of the court. The duties of the board are: 48.11(1)(a) (a) To advise and cooperate with the court upon all matters affecting the workings of this law and other laws relating to children, their care and protection. 48.11(1)(b) (b) To familiarize themselves with the functions and facilities of the court under this law and to interpret to the public the work of the court. 48.11(2) (2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the court to open court records or to disclose their contents. 48.11 History History: 1977 c. 449 . subch. III of ch. 48 SUBCHAPTER III JURISDICTION
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What does Wisconsin Statutes § 48.11 cover?
Section 48.11 ("Advisory board.") 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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