Who fills out this form?

The form is used by a party to notify the court about a change in placement. The distribution list shows several parties who receive a copy, including the child and the court.

Does this form require a hearing?

The court must decide within 10 business days whether to set a hearing or approve the placement and issue an Order for Post-Termination of Parental Rights Change in Placement (JC-1665).

What must be included if the change is due to an emergency?

If the change is due to an emergency, the notice must be sent within 48 hours after the emergency change happened.

JC-1664

Notice of Post-Termination of Parental Rights Change in Placement

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective December 3, 2024

This form is used to tell the court about a planned or sudden change in where a child is living after their parents' rights have been ended. It asks for details about the new living situation and why the change is needed.

The court describes it as: Providing notice to the court of a proposed or emergency change in placement of a child under guardianship of an agency or department following termination of parental rights.

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This form is used when a child is under guardianship and the court needs to be notified about a proposed or emergency change in the child's living placement after parental rights have been terminated.

Either party may file.

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Who fills out this form?: The form is used by a party to notify the court about a change in placement. The distribution list shows several parties who receive a copy, including the child and the court.
Does this form require a hearing?: The court must decide within 10 business days whether to set a hearing or approve the placement and issue an Order for Post-Termination of Parental Rights Change in Placement (JC-1665).
What must be included if the change is due to an emergency?: If the change is due to an emergency, the notice must be sent within 48 hours after the emergency change happened.

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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