JIPS

(Juveniles in Need of Protection and Services)

There are a variety of court proceedings involving juveniles under the age of 18 that fall under the JIPS category.

1. The juvenile is uncontrollable at home and a parent requests that the court take jurisdiction.
2. The juvenile is habitually truant from school or home. See brochure on Truancy and the Juvenile Court Process.
3. The juvenile is a school drop-out.
4. The child is under the age of 10 and has committed a delinquent (criminal) act.
5. The juvenile has been determined NOT to be responsible for a delinquent act by reason of mental disease or defect, or who has been determined NOT competent to proceed.

Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 938.25(1), corporation counsel, the counsel or guardian ad litem for a parent, relative, guardian, or juvenile may file a petition.  The petition shall be signed by a person who has knowledge of the facts alleged, or is informed of them and believes them to be true.