Who fills out this form?

The form includes sections for the requesting agency, the intake worker, and sections for parents and guardians to fill out information. The form is used by either party involved in the case.

Does this form require a fee?

The provided text does not mention any filing fees associated with this form.

What kind of information is needed?

It requires detailed information about the child, both parents, and the specific reasons why the child needs temporary physical custody.

IW-1608

Temporary Physical Custody Request and Supplement (Chapter 48) - Indian Child Welfare Act

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective December 3, 2024

This form is used to ask the court for temporary physical custody of a child in a Chapter 48 proceeding under the Indian Child Welfare Act. It asks for details about the child, parents, and the reasons why temporary custody is needed.

The court describes it as: To request that a child or expectant mother be taken into temporary physical custody in a Chapter 48 proceeding and to record the decision of the juvenile intake worker concerning the custody decision.

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This form is used when someone needs to request that a child be taken into temporary physical custody during a Chapter 48 case. It requires filling out extensive details about the child's situation and the reasons for the request.

Either party may file.

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Who fills out this form?: The form includes sections for the requesting agency, the intake worker, and sections for parents and guardians to fill out information. The form is used by either party involved in the case.
Does this form require a fee?: The provided text does not mention any filing fees associated with this form.
What kind of information is needed?: It requires detailed information about the child, both parents, and the specific reasons why the child needs temporary physical custody.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect December 3, 2024.

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