Wisconsin § 48.24 - Receipt of jurisdictional information; intake inquiry.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 48.24 — Receipt of jurisdictional information; intake inquiry., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48.24. Receipt of jurisdictional information; intake inquiry.
48.24(1) (1) Information indicating that a child or an unborn child should be referred to the court as in need of protection or services shall be referred to the intake worker, who shall conduct an intake inquiry on behalf of the court to determine whether the available facts establish prima facie jurisdiction and to determine the best interests of the child or unborn child and of the public with regard to any action to be taken. 48.24(1m) (1m) As part of the intake inquiry, the intake worker shall inform the child and the child’s parent, guardian and legal custodian that they, or the adult expectant mother of an unborn child that she, may request counseling from a person designated by the court to provide dispositional services under s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 48.24
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 48.24 cover?
Section 48.24 ("Receipt of jurisdictional information; intake inquiry.") 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.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 48.24?
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