Who fills out this form?

The form requires information from the person or entity that is starting the transfer. It is distributed to several parties, including the court and the ward's guardian.

What is the difference between an emergency and non-emergency transfer?

A non-emergency transfer is given 10 days notice, and the guardian must give written consent. An emergency transfer is given immediately, and the notice must go to the court within 48 hours.

GN-4340

Notice of Transfer of Protective Placement

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective November 21, 2019

This form is a notice used to tell the court and other people that a person who is under protective placement is being moved from one care location to another. It explains if the move is planned ahead of time or if it is an emergency move.

The court describes it as: Notice of transfer and placement of individual under order for protective placement.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used when a person under protective placement is changing care locations. It details the transfer details and who needs to be notified about the move.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Plain-language summary

Common questions

Who fills out this form?: The form requires information from the person or entity that is starting the transfer. It is distributed to several parties, including the court and the ward's guardian.
What is the difference between an emergency and non-emergency transfer?: A non-emergency transfer is given 10 days notice, and the guardian must give written consent. An emergency transfer is given immediately, and the notice must go to the court within 48 hours.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect November 21, 2019.

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