Wisconsin § 938.235 - Guardian ad litem.

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§ 938.235. Guardian ad litem.

938.235(1) (1) Appointment. 938.235(1)(a) (a) The court may appoint a guardian ad litem in any appropriate matter under this chapter. 938.235(1)(e) (e) The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem, or extend the appointment of a guardian ad litem previously appointed under par. (a) , for any juvenile alleged or found to be in need of protection or services, if the court has ordered, or if a request or recommendation has been made that the court order, the juvenile to be placed out of his or her home under s.

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Section 938.235 ("Guardian ad litem.") 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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