Amendment ASA1-AB463

AB463-ASA1,50,23 48.27 (3) (c) If the petition that was filed relates to facts concerning a situation under s. 48.133 involving an expectant mother who is an adult, the court shall notify, under s. 48.273, the unborn child by the unborn child's guardian ad litem, the expectant mother, the physical custodian of the expectant mother, if any, and any person specified in par. (d), if applicable, of all hearings involving the unborn child and expectant mother except hearings on motions for which notice need only be provided to the expectant mother and her counsel and the unborn child through the unborn child's guardian ad litem. The first notice to any interested party shall be written and may have a copy of the petition attached to it. Thereafter, notice of hearings may be given by telephone at least 72 hours before the time of the hearing. The person giving telephone notice shall place in the case file a signed statement of the time notice was given and the person to whom he or she spoke.

AB463-ASA1, s. 119 Section 119. 48.27 (3) (d) of the statutes is created to read:

AB463-ASA1,51,5 48.27 (3) (d) If the petition that was filed relates to facts concerning a situation under s. 48.133 concerning an unborn child who, when born, will be an Indian child, the court shall notify, under s. 48.273, the tribe or band with which the unborn child will be affiliated when born and that tribe or band may, at the court's discretion, intervene in the proceeding before the unborn child is born.

AB463-ASA1, s. 120 Section 120. 48.27 (4) (intro.) of the statutes is renumbered 48.27 (4) (a) (intro.) and amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,51,8 48.27 (4) (a) (intro.)  The A notice under sub. (3) (a) or (b) shall:

AB463-ASA1, s. 121 Section 121. 48.27 (4) (b) of the statutes is created to read:

AB463-ASA1,51,10 48.27 (4) (b) A notice under sub. (3) (c) shall:

AB463-ASA1,51,12 (a) Contain the name of the adult expectant mother, and the nature, location, date and time of the hearing.

AB463-ASA1,51,14 (b) Advise the adult expectant mother of her right to legal counsel regardless of ability to pay.

AB463-ASA1, s. 122 Section 122. 48.27 (8) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,51,20 48.27 (8) When a petition is filed under s. 48.13 or when a petition involving an expectant mother who is a child is filed under s. 48.133, the court shall notify, in writing, the child's parents or guardian that they may be ordered to reimburse this state or the county for the costs of legal counsel provided for the child, as provided under s. 48.275 (2).

AB463-ASA1, s. 123 Section 123. 48.275 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,52,7 48.275 (1) If the court finds a child to be in need of protection or services under s. 48.13 or an unborn child of an expectant mother who is a child to be in need of protection or services under s. 48.133, the court shall order the parents parent of the child to contribute toward the expense of post-adjudication services to the child expectant mother and the child when born the proportion of the total amount which the court finds the parents are parent is able to pay. If the court finds an unborn child of an expectant mother who is an adult to be in need of protection or services under s. 48.133, the court shall order the adult expectant mother to contribute toward the expense of post-adjudication services to the adult expectant mother and the child when born the proportion of the total amount which the court finds the adult expectant mother is able to pay.

AB463-ASA1, s. 124 Section 124. 48.275 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,52,21 48.275 (2) (a) If this state or a county provides legal counsel to a child who is subject to a proceeding under s. 48.13 or to a child expectant mother who is subject to a proceeding under s. 48.133, the court shall order the child's parent to reimburse the state or county in accordance with par. (b) or (c). If this state or a county provides legal counsel to an adult expectant mother who is subject to a proceeding under s. 48.133, the court shall order the adult expectant mother to reimburse the state or county in accordance with par. (b) or (c). The court may not order reimbursement if a parent is the complaining or petitioning party or if the court finds that the interests of the parent and the interests of the child in the proceeding are substantially and directly adverse and that reimbursement would be unfair to the parent. The court may not order reimbursement until the completion of the proceeding or until the state or county is no longer providing the child or expectant mother with legal counsel in the proceeding.

AB463-ASA1, s. 125 Section 125. 48.275 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,53,7 48.275 (2) (b) If this state provides the child or adult expectant mother with legal counsel and the court orders reimbursement under par. (a), the child's parent or the adult expectant mother may request the state public defender to determine whether the parent or adult expectant mother is indigent as provided under s. 977.07 and to determine the amount of reimbursement. If the parent or adult expectant mother is found not to be indigent, the amount of reimbursement shall be the maximum amount established by the public defender board. If the parent or adult expectant mother is found to be indigent in part, the amount of reimbursement shall be the amount of partial payment determined in accordance with the rules of the public defender board under s. 977.02 (3).

AB463-ASA1, s. 126 Section 126. 48.275 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,53,15 48.275 (2) (c) If the county provides the child or adult expectant mother with legal counsel and the court orders reimbursement under par. (a), the court shall either make a determination of indigency or shall appoint the county department to make the determination. If the court or the county department finds that the parent or adult expectant mother is not indigent or is indigent in part, the court shall establish the amount of reimbursement and shall order the parent or adult expectant mother to pay it.

AB463-ASA1, s. 127 Section 127. 48.275 (2) (cg) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,53,18 48.275 (2) (cg) (intro.) The court shall, upon motion by a parent or expectant mother, hold a hearing to review any of the following:

AB463-ASA1, s. 128 Section 128. 48.29 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,54,5 48.29 (1) The child, or the child's parent, guardian or legal custodian, the expectant mother or the unborn child by the unborn child's guardian ad litem, either before or during the plea hearing, may file a written request with the clerk of the court or other person acting as the clerk for a substitution of the judge assigned to the proceeding. Upon filing the written request, the filing party shall immediately mail or deliver a copy of the request to the judge named therein. Whenever in the request. When any person has the right to request a substitution of judge, that person's counsel or guardian ad litem may file the request. Not more than one such written request may be filed in any one proceeding, nor may any single request name more than one judge. This section shall does not apply to proceedings under s. 48.21 or 48.213.

AB463-ASA1, s. 129 Section 129. 48.293 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,54,16 48.293 (2) All records relating to a child, or to an unborn child and the unborn child's expectant mother, which are relevant to the subject matter of a proceeding under this chapter shall be open to inspection by a guardian ad litem or counsel for any party, upon demand and upon presentation of releases where when necessary, at least 48 hours before the proceeding. Persons and unborn children, by their guardians ad litem, entitled to inspect the records may obtain copies of the records with the permission of the custodian of the records or with permission of the court. The court may instruct counsel not to disclose specified items in the materials to the child or the parent, or to the expectant mother, if the court reasonably believes that the disclosure would be harmful to the interests of the child or the unborn child.

AB463-ASA1, s. 130 Section 130. 48.293 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,55,2 48.293 (3) Upon request prior to the fact-finding hearing, counsel for the interests of the public shall disclose to the child, child's through his or her counsel or guardian ad litem, or to the unborn child, through the unborn child's guardian ad litem, the existence of any videotaped oral statement of a child under s. 908.08 which is within the possession, custody or control of the state and shall make reasonable arrangements for the requesting person to view the videotaped oral statement. If, subsequent to compliance with this subsection, the state obtains possession, custody or control of such a videotaped statement, counsel for the interests of the public shall promptly notify the requesting person of that fact and make reasonable arrangements for the requesting person to view the videotaped oral statement.

AB463-ASA1, s. 131 Section 131. 48.295 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,55,23 48.295 (1) After the filing of a petition and upon a finding by the court that reasonable cause exists to warrant an examination or an alcohol and other drug abuse assessment that conforms to the criteria specified under s. 48.547 (4), the court may order any child coming within its jurisdiction to be examined as an outpatient by personnel in an approved treatment facility for alcohol and other drug abuse, by a physician, psychiatrist or licensed psychologist, or by another expert appointed by the court holding at least a master's degree in social work or another related field of child development, in order that the child's physical, psychological, alcohol or other drug dependency, mental or developmental condition may be considered. The court may also order an examination or an alcohol and other drug abuse assessment that conforms to the criteria specified under s. 48.547 (4) of a parent, guardian or legal custodian whose ability to care for a child is at issue before the court or of an expectant mother whose ability to control her use of alcohol beverages, controlled substances or controlled substance analogs is at issue before the court. The court shall hear any objections by the child, the child's parents, guardian or legal custodian or the expectant mother to the request for such an examination or assessment before ordering the examination or assessment. The expenses of an examination, if approved by the court, shall be paid by the county of the court ordering the examination. The payment for an alcohol and other drug abuse assessment shall be in accordance with s. 48.361.

AB463-ASA1, s. 132 Section 132. 48.295 (1c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,56,4 48.295 (1c) Reasonable cause is considered to exist to warrant an alcohol and other drug abuse assessment under sub. (1) if the multidisciplinary screen procedure conducted under s. 48.24 (2) indicates that the child or expectant mother is at risk of having needs and problems related to alcohol or other drug abuse.

AB463-ASA1, s. 133 Section 133. 48.295 (1g) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,56,17 48.295 (1g) If the court orders an alcohol or other drug abuse assessment under sub. (1), the approved treatment facility shall, within 14 days after the court order, report the results of the assessment to the court, except that, upon request by the approved treatment facility and if the child is not an expectant mother under s. 48.133 and is not held in secure or nonsecure custody, the court may extend the period for assessment for not more than 20 additional working days. The report shall include a recommendation as to whether the child or expectant mother is in need of treatment for abuse of alcohol beverages, controlled substances or controlled substance analogs or education relating to the use of alcohol beverages, controlled substances and controlled substance analogs and, if so, shall recommend a service plan and an appropriate treatment, from an approved treatment facility, or a court-approved education program.

AB463-ASA1, s. 134 Section 134. 48.295 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,57,2 48.295 (2) The examiner shall file a report of the examination with the court by the date specified in the order. The court shall cause copies to be transmitted to the district attorney or corporation counsel and to the child's, to counsel or guardian ad litem for the child and, if applicable, to counsel or guardian ad litem for the unborn child and the unborn child's expectant mother. The report shall describe the nature of the examination and identify the persons interviewed, the particular records reviewed and any tests administered to the child or expectant mother. The report shall also state in reasonable detail the facts and reasoning upon which the examiner's opinions are based.

AB463-ASA1, s. 135 Section 135. 48.295 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,57,7 48.295 (3) If the child or a, the child's parent or the expectant mother objects to a particular physician, psychiatrist, licensed psychologist or other expert as required under this section, the court shall appoint a different physician, psychiatrist, psychologist or other expert as required under this section.

AB463-ASA1, s. 136 Section 136. 48.297 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,57,14 48.297 (4) Although the taking of a child or an expectant mother of an unborn child into custody is not an arrest, it that taking into custody shall be considered an arrest for the purpose of deciding motions which require a decision about the propriety of taking into custody, including but not limited to motions to suppress evidence as illegally seized, motions to suppress statements as illegally obtained and motions challenging the lawfulness of the taking into custody.

AB463-ASA1, s. 137 Section 137. 48.297 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,57,20 48.297 (5) If the child or the expectant mother of an unborn child is in custody and the court grants a motion to dismiss based upon on a defect in the petition or in the institution of the proceedings, the court may order the child or expectant mother to be continued in custody for not more than 48 hours pending the filing of a new petition.

AB463-ASA1, s. 138 Section 138. 48.297 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,57,24 48.297 (6) A motion required to be served on a child may be served upon on his or her attorney of record. A motion required to be served on an unborn child may be served on the unborn child's guardian ad litem.

AB463-ASA1, s. 139 Section 139. 48.299 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,58,8 48.299 (1) (a) The general public shall be excluded from hearings under this chapter and from hearings by courts exercising jurisdiction under s. 48.16 unless a public fact-finding hearing is demanded by a child through his or her counsel, by an expectant mother through her counsel or by an unborn child through the unborn child's guardian ad litem. However, the court shall refuse to grant the public hearing in a proceeding other than a proceeding under s. 48.375 (7), if a parent or, guardian, expectant mother or unborn child through the unborn child's guardian ad litem objects.

AB463-ASA1, s. 140 Section 140. 48.299 (1) (ag) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,58,21 48.299 (1) (ag) In a proceeding other than a proceeding under s. 48.375 (7), if a public hearing is not held, only the parties and their counsel or guardian ad litem, if any, the child's foster parent, treatment foster parent or other physical custodian described in s. 48.62 (2), witnesses and other persons requested by a party and approved by the court may be present, except that the court may exclude a foster parent, treatment foster parent or other physical custodian described in s. 48.62 (2) from any portion of the hearing if that portion of the hearing deals with sensitive personal information of the child or the child's family or if the court determines that excluding the foster parent, treatment foster parent or other physical custodian would be in the best interests of the child. Except in a proceeding under s. 48.375 (7), any other person the court finds to have a proper interest in the case or in the work of the court, including a member of the bar, may be admitted by the court.

AB463-ASA1, s. 141 Section 141. 48.299 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,59,2 48.299 (1) (b) Except as provided in ss. 48.375 (7) (e) and 48.396, any person who divulges any information which would identify the child, the expectant mother or the family involved in any proceeding under this chapter shall be subject to ch. 785. This paragraph does not preclude a victim of the child's act from commencing a civil action based upon the child's act.

AB463-ASA1, s. 142 Section 142. 48.299 (4) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,59,17 48.299 (4) (b) Except as provided in s. 901.05, neither common law nor statutory rules of evidence are binding at a hearing for a child held in custody under s. 48.21, a hearing for an adult expectant mother held in custody under s. 48.213, a runaway home hearing under s. 48.227 (4), a dispositional hearing, or a hearing about changes in placement, revision of dispositional orders, extension of dispositional orders or termination of guardianship orders entered under s. 48.977 (4) (h) 2. or (6). At those hearings, the court shall admit all testimony having reasonable probative value, but shall exclude immaterial, irrelevant or unduly repetitious testimony or evidence that is inadmissible under s. 901.05. Hearsay evidence may be admitted if it has demonstrable circumstantial guarantees of trustworthiness. The court shall give effect to the rules of privilege recognized by law. The court shall apply the basic principles of relevancy, materiality and probative value to proof of all questions of fact. Objections to evidentiary offers and offers of proof of evidence not admitted may be made and shall be noted in the record.

AB463-ASA1, s. 143 Section 143. 48.299 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,59,24 48.299 (5) On request of any party, unless good cause to the contrary is shown, any hearing under s. 48.209 (1) (e) or, 48.21 (1) or 48.213 (1) may be held on the record by telephone or live audio-visual means or testimony may be received by telephone or live audio-visual means as prescribed in s. 807.13 (2). The request and the showing of good cause for not conducting the hearing or admitting testimony by telephone or live audio-visual means may be made by telephone.

AB463-ASA1, s. 144 Section 144. 48.30 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,60,6 48.30 (1) Except as provided in this subsection, the hearing to determine whether any party wishes to contest an allegation that the child or unborn child is in need of protection or services shall take place on a date which allows reasonable time for the parties to prepare but is within 30 days after the filing of a petition for a child or an expectant mother who is not being held in secure custody or within 10 days after the filing of a petition for a child who is being held in secure custody.

AB463-ASA1, s. 145 Section 145. 48.30 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,60,17 48.30 (2) At the commencement of the hearing under this section the child and the parent, guardian or legal custodian, the child expectant mother, her parent, guardian or legal custodian and the unborn child through the unborn child's guardian ad litem or the adult expectant mother and the unborn child through the unborn child's guardian ad litem, shall be advised of their rights as specified in s. 48.243 and shall be informed that a request for a jury trial or for a substitution of judge under s. 48.29 must be made before the end of the plea hearing or be waived. Nonpetitioning parties, including the child, shall be granted a continuance of the plea hearing if they wish to consult with an attorney on the request for a jury trial or substitution of a judge.

AB463-ASA1, s. 146 Section 146. 48.30 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,61,2 48.30 (3) If a petition alleges that a child is in need of protection or services under s. 48.13 or that an unborn child of a child expectant mother is in need of protection or services under s. 48.133, the nonpetitioning parties and the child, if he or she is 12 years of age or older or is otherwise competent to do so, shall state whether they desire to contest the petition. If a petition alleges that an unborn child of an adult expectant mother is in need of protection or services under s. 48.133, the adult expectant mother of the unborn child shall state whether she desires to contest the petition.

AB463-ASA1, s. 147 Section 147. 48.30 (6) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act 3, is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,61,20 48.30 (6) If a petition is not contested, the court shall set a date for the dispositional hearing which allows reasonable time for the parties to prepare but is no more than 10 days from after the plea hearing for the a child who is held in secure custody and no more than 30 days from after the plea hearing for a child or an expectant mother who is not held in secure custody. If it appears to the court that disposition of the case may include placement of the child outside the child's home, the court shall order the child's parent to provide a statement of income, assets, debts and living expenses to the court or the designated agency under s. 48.33 (1) at least 5 days before the scheduled date of the dispositional hearing or as otherwise ordered by the court. The clerk of court shall provide, without charge, to any parent ordered to provide a statement of income, assets, debts and living expenses a document setting forth the percentage standard established by the department of workforce development under s. 49.22 (9) and the manner of its application established by the department of health and family services under s. 46.247 and listing the factors that a court may consider under s. 46.10 (14) (c). If all parties consent the court may proceed immediately with the dispositional hearing.

AB463-ASA1, s. 148 Section 148. 48.30 (7) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,62,2 48.30 (7) If the petition is contested, the court shall set a date for the fact-finding hearing which allows reasonable time for the parties to prepare but is no more than 20 days from after the plea hearing for a child who is held in secure custody and no more than 30 days from after the plea hearing for a child or an expectant mother who is not held in secure custody.

AB463-ASA1, s. 149 Section 149. 48.30 (8) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,62,7 48.30 (8) (a) Address the parties present including the child or expectant mother personally and determine that the plea or admission is made voluntarily with understanding of the nature of the acts alleged in the petition and the potential dispositions.

AB463-ASA1, s. 150 Section 150. 48.30 (8) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,62,11 48.30 (8) (c) Make such inquiries as satisfactorily establishes that there is a factual basis for the parent's and child's plea or admission of the parent and child, of the parent and child expectant mother or of the adult expectant mother.

AB463-ASA1, s. 151 Section 151. 48.30 (9) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,62,16 48.30 (9) If a court commissioner conducts the plea hearing and accepts an admission of the alleged facts in a petition brought under s. 48.13 or 48.133, the judge shall review the admission at the beginning of the dispositional hearing by addressing the parties and making the inquiries set forth in sub. (8).

AB463-ASA1, s. 152 Section 152. 48.305 of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,63,3 48.305 (title) Hearing upon the involuntary removal of a child or expectant mother. Notwithstanding other time periods for hearings under this chapter, if a child is removed from the physical custody of the child's parent or guardian under s. 48.19 (1) (c) or (cm) or (d) 5. or 8. without the consent of the parent or guardian or if an adult expectant mother is taken into custody under s. 48.193 (1) (c) or (d) 2. without the consent of the expectant mother, the court shall schedule a plea hearing and fact-finding hearing within 30 days of after a request from the parent or guardian from whom custody was removed or from the adult expectant mother who was taken into custody. The plea hearing and fact-finding hearing may be combined. This time period may be extended only with the consent of the requesting parent or, guardian or expectant mother.

AB463-ASA1, s. 153 Section 153. 48.31 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,63,7 48.31 (1) In this section, "fact-finding hearing" means a hearing to determine if the allegations in a petition under s. 48.13 or 48.133 or a petition to terminate parental rights are proved by clear and convincing evidence.

AB463-ASA1, s. 154 Section 154. 48.31 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,64,4 48.31 (2) The hearing shall be to the court unless the child, the child's parent, guardian or legal custodian, the unborn child by the unborn child's guardian ad litem or the expectant mother of the unborn child exercises the right to a jury trial by demanding a jury trial at any time before or during the plea hearing. If a jury trial is demanded in a proceeding under s. 48.13 or 48.133, the jury shall consist of 6 persons. If a jury trial is demanded in a proceeding under s. 48.42, the jury shall consist of 12 persons unless the parties agree to a lesser number. Chapters 756 and 805 shall govern the selection of jurors. If the hearing involves a child victim or witness, as defined in s. 950.02, the court may order the taking and allow the use of a videotaped deposition under s. 967.04 (7) to (10) and, with the district attorney, shall comply with s. 971.105. At the conclusion of the hearing, the court or jury shall make a determination of the facts, except that in a case alleging a child or an unborn child to be in need of protection or services under s. 48.13 or 48.133, the court shall make the determination under s. 48.13 (intro.) or 48.133 (intro.) relating to whether the child or unborn child is in need of protection or services which can be ordered by the court. If the court finds that the child or unborn child is not within the jurisdiction of the court or, in a case alleging a child or an unborn child to be in need of protection or services under s. 48.13 or 48.133, that the child or unborn child is not in need of protection or services which can be ordered by the court or if the court or jury finds that the facts alleged in the petition have not been proved, the court shall dismiss the petition with prejudice.

AB463-ASA1, s. 155 Section 155. 48.31 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,64,25 48.31 (4) The court or jury shall make findings of fact and the court shall make conclusions of law relating to the allegations of a petition filed under s. 48.13, 48.133 or 48.42, except that the court shall make findings of fact relating to whether the child or unborn child is in need of protection or services which can be ordered by the court. In cases alleging a child to be in need of protection or services under s. 48.13 (11), the court shall may not find that the child is suffering emotional damage unless a licensed physician specializing in psychiatry or a licensed psychologist appointed by the court to examine the child has testified at the hearing that in his or her opinion the condition exists, and adequate opportunity for the cross-examination of the physician or psychologist has been afforded. The judge may use the written reports if the right to have testimony presented is voluntarily, knowingly and intelligently waived by the guardian ad litem or legal counsel for the child and the parent or guardian. In cases alleging a child to be in need of protection or services under s. 48.13 (11m) or an unborn child to be in need of protection or services under s. 48.133, the court shall may not find that the child or the expectant mother of the unborn child is in need of treatment and education for needs and problems related to the use or abuse of alcohol beverages, controlled substances or controlled substance analogs and its medical, personal, family or social effects unless an assessment for alcohol and other drug abuse that conforms to the criteria specified under s. 48.547 (4) has been conducted by an approved treatment facility.

AB463-ASA1, s. 156 Section 156. 48.31 (7) of the statutes, as affected by 1997 Wisconsin Act 3, is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,65,18 48.31 (7) At the close of the fact-finding hearing, the court shall set a date for the dispositional hearing which allows a reasonable time for the parties to prepare but is no more than 10 days from after the fact-finding hearing for a child in secure custody and no more than 30 days from after the fact-finding hearing for a child or expectant mother who is not held in secure custody. If it appears to the court that disposition of the case may include placement of the child outside the child's home, the court shall order the child's parent to provide a statement of income, assets, debts and living expenses to the court or the designated agency under s. 48.33 (1) at least 5 days before the scheduled date of the dispositional hearing or as otherwise ordered by the court. The clerk of court shall provide, without charge, to any parent ordered to provide a statement of income, assets, debts and living expenses a document setting forth the percentage standard established by the department of workforce development under s. 49.22 (9) and the manner of its application established by the department of health and family services under s. 46.247 and listing the factors that a court may consider under s. 46.10 (14) (c). If all parties consent, the court may immediately proceed with a dispositional hearing.

AB463-ASA1, s. 157 Section 157. 48.315 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,65,24 48.315 (1) (a) Any period of delay resulting from other legal actions concerning the child or the unborn child and the unborn child's expectant mother, including an examination under s. 48.295 or a hearing related to the child's mental condition of the child, the child's parent, guardian or legal custodian or the expectant mother, prehearing motions, waiver motions and hearings on other matters.

AB463-ASA1, s. 158 Section 158. 48.315 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,66,3 48.315 (1) (b) Any period of delay resulting from a continuance granted at the request of or with the consent of the child and his or her counsel or of the unborn child by the unborn child's guardian ad litem.

AB463-ASA1, s. 159 Section 159. 48.315 (1) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,66,6 48.315 (1) (f) Any period of delay resulting from the absence or unavailability of the child or expectant mother.

AB463-ASA1, s. 160 Section 160. 48.32 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,66,22 48.32 (1) At any time after the filing of a petition for a proceeding relating to s. 48.13 or 48.133 and before the entry of judgment, the judge or juvenile court commissioner may suspend the proceedings and place the child or expectant mother under supervision in the child's own home or present placement of the child or expectant mother. The court may establish terms and conditions applicable to the child and the child's parent, guardian or legal custodian, and to the child to the child expectant mother and her parent, guardian or legal custodian or to the adult expectant mother. The order under this section shall be known as a consent decree and must be agreed to by the child if 12 years of age or older;, the parent, guardian or legal custodian;, and the person filing the petition under s. 48.25; by the child expectant mother, her parent, guardian or legal custodian, the unborn child by the unborn child's guardian ad litem and the person filing the petition under s. 48.25; or by the adult expectant mother, the unborn child by the unborn child's guardian ad litem and the person filing the petition under s. 48.25. The consent decree shall be reduced to writing and given to the parties.

AB463-ASA1, s. 161 Section 161. 48.32 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB463-ASA1,67,3 48.32 (2) (a) A consent decree shall remain in effect up to 6 months unless the child, parent, guardian or, legal custodian or expectant mother is discharged sooner by the judge or juvenile court commissioner.