Who fills out this form?

The court fills out this form to issue the final order after a hearing. The form itself is titled 'Dispositional Order.'

What does this form cover?

It covers the court's decision about the juvenile's placement and can include information about the Indian Child Welfare Act and termination of parental rights.

IW-1746T

Dispositional Order - Protection or Services with Termination of Parental Rights Notice (Chapter 938) - Indian Child Welfare Act

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective March 19, 2026

This form is a formal court order that decides the outcome of a case involving a juvenile who needs protection or services. It details the court's findings regarding the juvenile's placement and can include a notice about the termination of parental rights.

The court describes it as: Formal order of the court detailing the disposition in a Ch. 938 juvenile in need of protection or services (JIPS) case. (This does not apply to a Ch. 48 child in need of protection or services.)

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This form is used after a dispositional hearing in a Chapter 938 juvenile case, which deals with a juvenile in need of protection or services.

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Who fills out this form?: The court fills out this form to issue the final order after a hearing. The form itself is titled 'Dispositional Order.'
What does this form cover?: It covers the court's decision about the juvenile's placement and can include information about the Indian Child Welfare Act and termination of parental rights.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect March 19, 2026.

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