Wisconsin § 948.085 - Sexual assault of a child placed in substitute care.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 948.085 — Sexual assault of a child placed in substitute care., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 948.085. Sexual assault of a child placed in substitute care.
Whoever does any of the following is guilty of a Class C felony: 948.085(1) (1) Has sexual contact or sexual intercourse with a child for whom the actor is a foster parent. 948.085(2) (2) Has sexual contact or sexual intercourse with a child who is placed in any of the following facilities if the actor works or volunteers at the facility or is directly or indirectly responsible for managing it: 948.085(2)(a) (a) A shelter care facility licensed under s. 48.66 (1) (a) . 948.085(2)(b) (b) A group home licensed under s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 948.085
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 948.085 cover?
Section 948.085 ("Sexual assault of a child placed in substitute care.") 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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