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JD-1799

Statement of Guardian ad Litem (Chapters 48 and 938)

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective December 3, 2024

This form is a written statement that a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem must complete for the court. It asks the Guardian to report on specific duties related to a child or juvenile in need of protection or services.

The court describes it as: To be completed if the court requires a written statement of the Guardian ad Litem regarding the duties required in child in need of protection or services (CHIPS) and juvenile in need of protection or services (JIPS) cases. (Chapters 48 and 938)

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when the court requires the Guardian ad Litem to provide a written update on their work in cases involving a child or juvenile in need of protection or services.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is for the court-appointed Guardian ad Litem to complete. The form is titled 'Statement of Guardian ad Litem.'
What does this form cover?
It asks the Guardian to report on duties like meeting with the child, assessing the child's environment, and interviewing the child or juvenile.
Does filing this form require a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees.

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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