Medical Authorization
Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective September 8, 2022
This form asks the court to give permission for medical treatment, including surgery, for a child or juvenile. It requires the court to find that the child is in the court's area and that the services are needed.
The court describes it as: Court authorization, with child/juvenile's consent, for medical treatment.
Where this fits in a case
MotionsStage: Motions
This form is used when a child or juvenile needs medical care or surgery, and the court needs to give official permission for the treatment.
Either party may file.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is a court authorization used to get permission for medical treatment, including surgery, for a child or juvenile.
- Who fills out this form?
- The form is filed in the court, and it requires the court to make findings and give an authorization.
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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