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JD-1712

Waiver of Participation in Nonsecure Physical Custody Hearing

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective September 8, 2022

This form is used to officially record that a child, juvenile, parent, or guardian is giving up their right to participate in a hearing about nonsecure physical custody. It confirms the person understands they can ask for a hearing again later if there is good reason.

The court describes it as: To record the waiver of participation in a nonsecure physical custody hearing by a child/juvenile or parent/guardian/legal custodian.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when a child, juvenile, parent, or guardian involved in a case is being held in nonsecure custody and wishes to waive their right to participate in the custody hearing at that time.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who can fill out this form?
This form can be filled out by the juvenile, or by the parent/guardian/legal custodian/Indian custodian of the child or juvenile involved in the case.
What does signing this form mean?
It means the person is giving up their right to participate in the nonsecure physical custody hearing right now. However, the form states they can ask for a hearing later if there is good cause.

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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