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IW-1633

Summons - Termination of Parental Rights - Indian Child Welfare Act

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective September 8, 2022

This form is a court notice that tells parents that a request has been filed to end their parental rights to a child. It requires the parents to show up at a hearing at the court.

The court describes it as: To give notice to parents that a petition to terminate parental rights has been filed and to summons the parents to court for a hearing. CCAP form. Available in Spanish.

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This form is used when a petition has been filed to terminate parental rights under the Indian Child Welfare Act.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

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Common questions

What does this form do?
This form serves as a summons to notify parents that a petition to end parental rights has been filed and requires them to appear at a hearing.
What happens if I do not show up?
The form warns that if the parents fail to appear, the court might hear testimony and grant the request to terminate parental rights.
Who can get involved in this case?
A parent, Indian custodian, or tribe has the right to intervene, request extra time, or ask the court to move the case to tribal court.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 8, 2022.

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