Wisconsin § 948.24 - Unauthorized placement for adoption.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 948.24 — Unauthorized placement for adoption., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 948.24. Unauthorized placement for adoption.
948.24(1) (1) Whoever does any of the following is guilty of a Class H felony: 948.24(1)(a) (a) Places or agrees to place his or her child for adoption for anything exceeding the actual cost of the items listed in s. 48.913 (1) (a) to (m) and the payments authorized under s. 48.913 (2) . 948.24(1)(b) (b) For anything of value, solicits, negotiates or arranges the placement of a child for adoption except under s.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 948.24
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 948.24 cover?
Section 948.24 ("Unauthorized placement for adoption.") 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 § 948.24?
A common citation format is "Wisconsin Statutes § 948.24" (Wisconsin). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 948.24 apply to my situation?
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