AB463-ASA1,33,22 18(6) Informal disposition. If the judge or juvenile court commissioner
19determines that the best interests of the unborn child and the public are served, the
20judge or juvenile court commissioner may enter a consent decree under s. 48.32 or
21order the petition dismissed and refer the matter to the intake worker for informal
22disposition in accordance with s. 48.245.
AB463-ASA1, s. 77 23Section 77. 48.227 (4) (e) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,34,1124 48.227 (4) (e) 2. That, with the consent of the child and the runaway home, the
25child remain in the care of the runaway home for a period of not more than 20 days.

1Without further proceedings, the child shall be released whenever the child
2indicates, either by statement or conduct, that he or she wishes to leave the home or
3whenever the runaway home withdraws its consent. During this time period not to
4exceed 20 days ordered by the court, the child's parent, guardian or legal custodian
5may not remove the child from the home but may confer with the child or with the
6person operating the home. If, at the conclusion of the time period ordered by the
7court the child has not left the home, and no petition concerning the child has been
8filed under s. 48.13, 48.133, 938.12 or 938.13, the child shall be released from the
9home. If a petition concerning the child has been filed under s. 48.13, 48.133, 938.12
10or 938.13, the child may be held in temporary physical custody under ss. 48.20 to
1148.21 or 938.20 to 938.21.
AB463-ASA1, s. 78 12Section 78. 48.23 (2m) of the statutes is created to read:
AB463-ASA1,34,1613 48.23 (2m) Right of expectant mother to counsel. (a) When an unborn child
14is alleged to be in need of protection or services under s. 48.133, the expectant mother
15of the unborn child, if the expectant mother is a child, shall be represented by counsel
16and may not waive counsel.
AB463-ASA1,34,2517 (b) If a petition under s. 48.133 is contested, no expectant mother may be placed
18outside of her home unless the expectant mother is represented by counsel at the
19fact-finding hearing and subsequent proceedings. If the petition is not contested,
20the expectant mother may not be placed outside of her home unless the expectant
21mother is represented by counsel at the hearing at which the placement is made. An
22adult expectant mother, however, may waive counsel if the court is satisfied that the
23waiver is knowingly and voluntarily made and the court may place the adult
24expectant mother outside of her home even though the adult expectant mother was
25not represented by counsel.
AB463-ASA1,35,2
1(c) For an expectant mother under 12 years of age, the judge may appoint a
2guardian ad litem instead of counsel.
AB463-ASA1, s. 79 3Section 79. 48.23 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,35,254 48.23 (4) Providing counsel. In any situation under this section in which a
5person has a right to be represented by counsel or is provided counsel at the
6discretion of the court and counsel is not knowingly and voluntarily waived, the court
7shall refer the person to the state public defender and counsel shall be appointed by
8the state public defender under s. 977.08 without a determination of indigency. If the
9referral is of a person who has filed a petition under s. 48.375 (7), the state public
10defender shall appoint counsel within 24 hours after that referral. Any counsel
11appointed in a petition filed under s. 48.375 (7) shall continue to represent the child
12in any appeal brought under s. 809.105 unless the child requests substitution of
13counsel or extenuating circumstances make it impossible for counsel to continue to
14represent the child. In any situation under sub. (2) or (2m) in which a parent 18 years
15of age or older over or an adult expectant mother is entitled to representation by
16counsel; counsel is not knowingly and voluntarily waived; and it appears that the
17parent or adult expectant mother is unable to afford counsel in full, or the parent or
18adult expectant mother
so indicates; the court shall refer the parent or adult
19expectant mother
to the authority for indigency determinations specified under s.
20977.07 (1). In any other situation under this section in which a person has a right
21to be represented by counsel or is provided counsel at the discretion of the court,
22competent and independent counsel shall be provided and reimbursed in any
23manner suitable to the court regardless of the person's ability to pay, except that the
24court may not order a person who files a petition under s. 813.122 or 813.125 to
25reimburse counsel for the child who is named as the respondent in that petition.
AB463-ASA1, s. 80
1Section 80. 48.235 (1) (f) of the statutes is created to read:
AB463-ASA1,36,42 48.235 (1) (f) The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem, or extend the
3appointment of a guardian ad litem previously appointed under par. (a), for any
4unborn child alleged or found to be in need of protection or services.
AB463-ASA1, s. 81 5Section 81. 48.235 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,36,156 48.235 (3) Duties and responsibilities. (a) The guardian ad litem shall be an
7advocate for the best interests of the person or unborn child for whom the
8appointment is made. The guardian ad litem shall function independently, in the
9same manner as an attorney for a party to the action, and shall consider, but shall
10not be bound by, the wishes of such that person or the positions of others as to the
11best interests of such that person or unborn child. If the guardian ad litem
12determines that the best interests of the person are substantially inconsistent with
13the wishes of such that person, the guardian ad litem shall so inform the court and
14the court may appoint counsel to represent that person. The guardian ad litem has
15none of the rights or duties of a general guardian.
AB463-ASA1,36,1916 (b) In addition to any other duties and responsibilities required of a guardian
17ad litem, a guardian ad litem appointed for a child who is the subject of a proceeding
18under s. 48.13 or for an unborn child who is the subject of a proceeding under s. 48.133
19shall do all of the following:
AB463-ASA1,36,2420 1. Unless granted leave by the court not to do so, personally, or through a
21trained designee, meet with the child or expectant mother of the unborn child, assess
22the appropriateness and safety of the child's environment of the child or unborn child
23and, if the child is old enough to communicate, interview the child and determine the
24child's goals and concerns regarding his or her placement.
AB463-ASA1,37,2
12. Make clear and specific recommendations to the court concerning the best
2interest of the child or unborn child at every stage of the proceeding.
AB463-ASA1, s. 82 3Section 82. 48.235 (4m) of the statutes is created to read:
AB463-ASA1,37,74 48.235 (4m) Matters involving unborn child in need of protection or
5services.
(a) In any matter involving an unborn child found to be in need of
6protection or services, the guardian ad litem may, if reappointed or if the
7appointment is continued under sub. (7), do any of the following:
AB463-ASA1,37,98 1. Participate in permanency planning under ss. 48.38 and 48.43 (5) after the
9child is born.
AB463-ASA1,37,1010 2. Petition for a change in placement under s. 48.357.
AB463-ASA1,37,1211 3. Petition for termination of parental rights or any other matter specified
12under s. 48.14 after the child is born.
AB463-ASA1,37,1413 3m. Petition for a commitment of the expectant mother of the unborn child
14under ch. 51 as specified in s. 48.14 (5).
AB463-ASA1,37,1515 4. Petition for revision of dispositional orders under s. 48.363.
AB463-ASA1,37,1616 5. Petition for extension of dispositional orders under s. 48.365.
AB463-ASA1,37,1817 6. Petition for a temporary restraining order and injunction under s. 813.122
18or 813.125 after the child is born.
AB463-ASA1,37,2019 7. Petition for relief from a judgment terminating parental rights under s. 48.46
20after the child is born.
AB463-ASA1,37,2321 7g. Petition for the appointment of a guardian under s. 48.977 (2), the revision
22of a guardianship order under s. 48.977 (6) or the removal of a guardian under s.
2348.977 (7) after the child is born.
AB463-ASA1,37,2524 7m. Bring an action or motion for the determination of the child's paternity
25under s. 767.45 after the child is born.
AB463-ASA1,38,1
18. Perform any other duties consistent with this chapter.
AB463-ASA1,38,42 (b) The court shall order the agency identified under s. 48.355 (2) (b) 1. as
3primarily responsible for the provision of services to notify the guardian ad litem, if
4any, regarding actions to be taken under par. (a).
AB463-ASA1, s. 83 5Section 83. 48.235 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,38,96 48.235 (6) Communication to a jury. In jury trials under this chapter, the
7guardian ad litem or the court may tell the jury that the guardian ad litem represents
8the interests of the person or unborn child for whom the guardian ad litem was
9appointed.
AB463-ASA1, s. 84 10Section 84. 48.24 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,38,1611 48.24 (1) Information indicating that a child or an unborn child should be
12referred to the court as in need of protection or services shall be referred to the intake
13worker, who shall conduct an intake inquiry on behalf of the court to determine
14whether the available facts establish prima facie jurisdiction and to determine the
15best interests of the child or unborn child and of the public with regard to any action
16to be taken.
AB463-ASA1, s. 85 17Section 85. 48.24 (1m) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,38,2118 48.24 (1m) As part of the intake inquiry, the intake worker shall inform the
19child and the child's parent, guardian and legal custodian that they , or the adult
20expectant mother of an unborn child that she,
may request counseling from a person
21designated by the court to provide dispositional services under s. 48.069.
AB463-ASA1, s. 86 22Section 86. 48.24 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,39,323 48.24 (2) (a) As part of the intake inquiry the intake worker may conduct
24multidisciplinary screens and intake conferences with notice to the child, parent,
25guardian and legal custodian or to the adult expectant mother of the unborn child.

1If sub. (2m) applies, the intake worker shall conduct a multidisciplinary screen
2under s. 48.547 if the child or expectant mother has not refused to participate under
3par. (b).
AB463-ASA1, s. 87 4Section 87. 48.24 (2m) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,39,65 48.24 (2m) (a) (intro.) In counties that have a pilot an alcohol and other drug
6abuse
program under s. 48.547, a multidisciplinary screen shall be conducted for:
AB463-ASA1, s. 88 7Section 88. 48.24 (2m) (a) 6. of the statutes is created to read:
AB463-ASA1,39,98 48.24 (2m) (a) 6. Any expectant mother 12 years of age or over who requests
9and consents to a multidisciplinary screen.
AB463-ASA1, s. 89 10Section 89. 48.24 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,39,1411 48.24 (3) If the intake worker determines as a result of the intake inquiry that
12the child or unborn child should be referred to the court, the intake worker shall
13request that the district attorney, corporation counsel or other official specified in s.
1448.09 file a petition.
AB463-ASA1, s. 90 15Section 90. 48.24 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,40,416 48.24 (5) The intake worker shall request that a petition be filed, enter into an
17informal disposition or close the case within 40 days or sooner of receipt of referral
18information. If the case is closed or an informal disposition is entered into, the
19district attorney, corporation counsel or other official under s. 48.09 shall receive
20written notice of such action. If a law enforcement officer has made a
21recommendation concerning the child, or the unborn child and the expectant mother
22of the unborn child
, the intake worker shall forward this recommendation to the
23district attorney, corporation counsel or other official under s. 48.09. With respect
24to petitioning a child or unborn child to be in need of protection or services,
25information received more than 40 days before filing the petition may be included to

1establish a condition or pattern which, together with information received within the
240-day period, provides a basis for conferring jurisdiction on the court. The judge
3shall dismiss with prejudice any such petition which is not referred or filed within
4the time limits specified within this subsection.
AB463-ASA1, s. 91 5Section 91. 48.243 (1) (intro.), (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of the statutes are
6amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,40,117 48.243 (1) (intro.)  Before conferring with the parent, expectant mother or child
8during the intake inquiry, the intake worker shall personally inform parents,
9expectant mothers
and children 12 years of age or older who are the focus of an
10inquiry regarding the need for protection or services that the referral may result in
11a petition to the court and of all of the following:
AB463-ASA1,40,1212 (a) What allegations could be in the petition;.
AB463-ASA1,40,1313 (b) The nature and possible consequences of the proceedings;.
AB463-ASA1,40,1514 (c) The right to remain silent and the fact that silence of any party may be
15relevant;.
AB463-ASA1,40,1616 (d) The right to confront and cross-examine those appearing against them;.
AB463-ASA1,40,1717 (e) The right of the child to counsel under s. 48.23 ;.
AB463-ASA1,40,1818 (f) The right to present and subpoena witnesses;.
AB463-ASA1,40,1919 (g) The right to a jury trial; and.
AB463-ASA1, s. 92 20Section 92. 48.243 (2) of the statutes is renumbered 48.243 (4) and amended
21to read:
AB463-ASA1,40,2322 48.243 (4) This section does not apply if the child or expectant mother was
23present at a hearing under s. 48.21 or 48.213.
AB463-ASA1, s. 93 24Section 93. 48.243 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,41,8
148.243 (3) If the child or expectant mother has not had a hearing under s. 48.21
2or 48.213 and was not present at an intake conference under s. 48.24, the intake
3worker shall inform the child, parent, guardian and legal custodian , or expectant
4mother,
as appropriate of, of the basic rights provided under this section. This The
5notice shall be given verbally, either in person or by telephone, and in writing. This
6notice shall be given so as to allow the child, parent, guardian or, legal custodian or
7adult expectant mother
sufficient time to prepare for the plea hearing. This
8subsection does not apply to cases of informal disposition under s. 48.245.
AB463-ASA1, s. 94 9Section 94. 48.245 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,41,1910 48.245 (1) The intake worker may enter into a written agreement with all
11parties which imposes informal disposition under this section if the intake worker
12has determined that neither the interests of the child or unborn child nor of the public
13require filing of a petition for circumstances relating to ss. 48.13 to 48.14. Informal
14disposition shall be available only if the facts persuade the intake worker that the
15jurisdiction of the court, if sought, would exist and upon consent of the child, parent,
16guardian and legal custodian; or upon consent of the child expectant mother, her
17parent, guardian and legal custodian and the unborn child, by the unborn child's
18guardian ad litem; or upon consent of the adult expectant mother and the unborn
19child, by the unborn child's guardian ad litem
.
AB463-ASA1, s. 95 20Section 95. 48.245 (2) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,41,2321 48.245 (2) (a) 1. That the child appear with a parent, guardian or legal
22custodian for counseling and advice or that the adult expectant mother appear for
23counseling and advice
.
AB463-ASA1, s. 96 24Section 96. 48.245 (2) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,42,5
148.245 (2) (a) 2. That the child and a parent, guardian and legal custodian abide
2by such obligations as will tend to ensure the child's rehabilitation, protection or care
3of the child or that the expectant mother abide by such obligations as will tend to
4ensure the protection or care of the unborn child and the rehabilitation of the
5expectant mother
.
AB463-ASA1, s. 97 6Section 97. 48.245 (2) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,42,157 48.245 (2) (a) 3. That the child or expectant mother submit to an alcohol and
8other drug abuse assessment that conforms to the criteria specified under s. 48.547
9(4) and that is conducted by an approved treatment facility for an examination of the
10child's use of alcohol beverages, controlled substances or controlled substance
11analogs by the child or expectant mother and any medical, personal, family or social
12effects caused by its use, if the multidisciplinary screen conducted under s. 48.24 (2)
13shows that the child or expectant mother is at risk of having needs and problems
14related to the use of alcohol beverages, controlled substances or controlled substance
15analogs and its medical, personal, family or social effects.
AB463-ASA1, s. 98 16Section 98. 48.245 (2) (a) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,42,2117 48.245 (2) (a) 4. That the child or expectant mother participate in an alcohol
18and other drug abuse outpatient treatment program or an education program
19relating to the abuse of alcohol beverages, controlled substances or controlled
20substance analogs, if an alcohol and other drug abuse assessment conducted under
21subd. 3. recommends outpatient treatment or education.
AB463-ASA1, s. 99 22Section 99. 48.245 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,43,323 48.245 (2) (c) If the informal disposition provides for alcohol and other drug
24abuse outpatient treatment under par. (a) 4., the child and the child's parent,
25guardian or legal custodian, or the adult expectant mother, shall execute an informed

1consent form that indicates that they are, or that she is, voluntarily and knowingly
2entering into an informal disposition agreement for the provision of alcohol and other
3drug abuse outpatient treatment.
AB463-ASA1, s. 100 4Section 100. 48.245 (2r) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,43,255 48.245 (2r) If an informal disposition is based on allegations that a child or an
6unborn child
is in need of protection or services, the intake worker may, after giving
7written notice to the child and the child's parent, guardian and legal custodian and
8their counsel, if any, or after giving written notice to the child expectant mother, her
9parent, guardian and legal custodian and their counsel, if any, and the unborn child
10by the unborn child's guardian ad litem, or after giving written notice to the adult
11expectant mother, her counsel, if any, and the unborn child, by the unborn child's
12guardian ad litem,
extend the informal disposition for up to an additional 6 months
13unless the child or the child's parent, guardian or legal custodian , the child expectant
14mother, her parent, guardian or legal custodian or the unborn child by the unborn
15child's guardian ad litem, or the adult expectant mother or the unborn child by the
16unborn child's guardian ad litem,
objects to the extension. If the child or the child's
17parent, guardian or legal custodian, the child expectant mother, her parent,
18guardian or legal custodian or the unborn child by the unborn child's guardian ad
19litem, or the adult expectant mother or the unborn child by the unborn child's
20guardian ad litem,
objects to the extension, the intake worker may recommend to the
21district attorney or corporation counsel that a petition be filed under s. 48.13 or
2248.133
. An extension under this subsection may be granted only once for any
23informal disposition. An extension under this subsection of an informal disposition
24relating to an unborn child who is alleged to be in need of protection or services may
25be granted after the child is born.
AB463-ASA1, s. 101
1Section 101. 48.245 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,44,72 48.245 (3) The obligations imposed under an informal disposition and its
3effective date shall be set forth in writing. The child and a parent, guardian and legal
4custodian, the child expectant mother, her parent, guardian and legal custodian and
5the unborn child by the unborn child's guardian ad litem, or the adult expectant
6mother and the unborn child by the unborn child's guardian ad litem,
shall receive
7a copy, as shall any agency providing services under the agreement.
AB463-ASA1, s. 102 8Section 102. 48.245 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,44,189 48.245 (4) The intake worker shall inform the child and the child's parent,
10guardian and legal custodian, the child expectant mother, her parent, guardian and
11legal custodian and the unborn child by the unborn child's guardian ad litem, or the
12adult expectant mother and the unborn child by the unborn child's guardian ad litem,

13in writing of their right to terminate the informal disposition at any time or object
14at any time to the fact or terms of the informal disposition. If an objection arises the
15intake worker may alter the terms of the agreement or recommend to the district
16attorney or corporation counsel that a petition be filed. If the informal disposition
17is terminated the intake worker may recommend to the district attorney or
18corporation counsel that a petition be filed.
AB463-ASA1, s. 103 19Section 103. 48.245 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,44,2420 48.245 (5) Informal disposition shall be terminated upon the request of the
21child, parent, guardian or legal custodian, upon request of the child expectant
22mother, her parent, guardian or legal custodian or the unborn child by the unborn
23child's guardian ad litem, or upon the request of the adult expectant mother or the
24unborn child by the unborn child's guardian ad litem
.
AB463-ASA1, s. 104 25Section 104. 48.245 (8) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,45,7
148.245 (8) If the obligations imposed under the informal disposition are met,
2the intake worker shall so inform the child and a parent, guardian and legal
3custodian, the child expectant mother, her parent, guardian and legal custodian and
4the unborn child by the unborn child's guardian ad litem, or the adult expectant
5mother and the unborn child by the unborn child's guardian ad litem,
in writing, and
6no petition may be filed on the charges that brought about the informal disposition
7nor may the charges be the sole basis for a petition under ss. 48.13 to 48.14.
AB463-ASA1, s. 105 8Section 105. 48.25 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,45,189 48.25 (1) A petition initiating proceedings under this chapter shall be signed
10by a person who has knowledge of the facts alleged or is informed of them and
11believes them to be true. The district attorney, corporation counsel or other
12appropriate official specified under s. 48.09 may file the petition if the proceeding is
13under s. 48.13 or 48.133. The counsel or guardian ad litem for a parent, relative,
14guardian or child may file a petition under s. 48.13 or 48.14. The counsel or guardian
15ad litem for an expectant mother or the guardian ad litem for an unborn child may
16file a petition under s. 48.133.
The district attorney, corporation counsel or other
17appropriate person designated by the court may initiate proceedings under s. 48.14
18in a manner specified by the court.
AB463-ASA1, s. 106 19Section 106. 48.25 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,46,1220 48.25 (2) If the proceeding is brought under s. 48.13 or 48.133, the district
21attorney, corporation counsel or other appropriate official shall file the petition, close
22the case, or refer the case back to intake within 20 days after the date that the intake
23worker's recommendation was filed. A referral back to intake may be made only
24when the district attorney, corporation counsel or other appropriate official decides
25not to file a petition or determines that further investigation is necessary. If the case

1is referred back to intake upon a decision not to file a petition, the intake worker shall
2close the case or enter into an informal disposition within 20 days. If the case is
3referred back to intake for further investigation, the appropriate agency or person
4shall complete the investigation within 20 days. If another referral is made to the
5district attorney, corporation counsel or other appropriate official, it shall be
6considered a new referral to which the time limits of this subsection shall apply. The
7time limits in this subsection may only be extended by a judge upon a showing of good
8cause under s. 48.315. If a petition is not filed within the time limitations set forth
9in this subsection and the court has not granted an extension, the petition shall be
10accompanied by a statement of reasons for the delay. The court shall dismiss with
11prejudice a petition which was not timely filed unless the court finds at the plea
12hearing that good cause has been shown for failure to meet the time limitations.
AB463-ASA1, s. 107 13Section 107. 48.255 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB463-ASA1,46,1614 48.255 (1) (intro.)  A petition initiating proceedings under this chapter, other
15than a petition under s. 48.133,
shall be entitled, "In the interest of (child's name),
16a person under the age of 18'' and shall set forth with specificity:
AB463-ASA1, s. 108 17Section 108. 48.255 (1m) of the statutes is created to read:
AB463-ASA1,46,2018 48.255 (1m) A petition initiating proceedings under s. 48.133 shall be entitled
19"In the interest of (J. Doe), an unborn child, and (expectant mother's name), the
20unborn child's expectant mother" and shall set forth with specificity:
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