Wisconsin § 54.44 - Hearing.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 54.44 — Hearing., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54.44. Hearing.
54.44(1) (1) Time of hearing; provision of reports. 54.44(1)(a) (a) Time of hearing for petition. A petition for guardianship, other than a petition under par. (b) or (c) or s. 54.50 (1) , shall be heard within 90 days after it is filed. The guardian ad litem and attorney for the proposed ward or ward shall be provided with a copy of the report of the examining physician or psychologist under s. 54.36 (1) at least 96 hours before the time of the hearing. 54.44(1)(b) (b) Time of hearing for certain appointments. A petition for guardianship of an individual who has been admitted to a nursing home or a community-based residential facility under s.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 54.44
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 54.44 cover?
Section 54.44 ("Hearing.") 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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