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WI Stat § 822.24 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 822 - Uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.|822.24 - Temporary emergency jurisdiction.

822.24  Temporary emergency jurisdiction. (1) A court of this state has temporary emergency jurisdiction if the child is present in this state and the child has been abandoned or it is necessary in an emergency to protect the child because the child, or a sibling or parent of the child, is subjected to or threatened with mistreatment or abuse. (2) If there is no previous child custody determination that is entitled to be enforced under this chapter and a child custody proceeding has not been commenced in a court of a state having jurisdiction under ss. 822.21 to 822.23, a child custody determination made under this section remains in effect until an order is obtained from a court of a state having jurisdiction under ss. 822.21 to 822.23. If a child custody proceeding has not been or is not commenced in a court of a state having jurisdiction under ss. 822.21 to 822.23, a child custody determination made under this section becomes a final determination, if it so provides and this state becomes the home state of the child. (3) If a previous child custody determination is entitled to be enforced under this chapter, or a child custody proceeding has been commenced in a court of a state having jurisdiction under ss. 822.21 to 822.23, any order issued by a court of this state under this section shall specify in the order a period that the court considers adequate to allow the person seeking an order to obtain an order from the state having jurisdiction under ss. 822.21 to 822.23. The order issued in this state remains in effect until an order is obtained from the other state within the period specified or until the period expires. (4) A court of this state that has been asked to make a child custody determination under this section, upon being informed that a child custody proceeding has been commenced in, or that a child custody determination has been made by, a court of a state having jurisdiction under ss. 822.21 to 822.23, shall immediately communicate with the other court. A court of this state that is exercising jurisdiction under ss. 822.21 to 822.23, upon being informed that a child custody proceeding has been commenced in, or that a child custody determination has been made by, a court of another state under a statute similar to this section, shall immediately communicate with the court of that state to resolve the emergency, protect the safety of the parties and the child, and determine a period for the duration of the temporary order.History:  2005 a. 130.
WI Stat § 822.25 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 822 - Uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.|822.25 - Notice; opportunity to be heard; joinder.

822.25  Notice; opportunity to be heard; joinder. (1) Before a child custody determination is made under this chapter, notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the standards of s. 822.08 shall be given to all persons entitled to notice under the law of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state, any parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated, and any person having physical custody of the child. (2) This chapter does not govern the enforceability of a child custody determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard. (3) The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party in a child custody proceeding under this chapter are governed by the law of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state.History:  2005 a. 130.
WI Stat § 822.26 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 822 - Uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.|822.26 - Simultaneous proceedings.

822.26  Simultaneous proceedings. (1) Except as provided in s. 822.24, a court of this state may not exercise its jurisdiction under this subchapter if, at the time of the commencement of the proceeding, a proceeding concerning the custody of the child has been commenced in a court of another state having jurisdiction substantially in conformity with this chapter, unless the proceeding has been terminated or is stayed by the court of the other state because a court of this state is a more convenient forum under s. 822.27. (2) Except as provided in s. 822.24, a court of this state, before hearing a child custody proceeding, shall examine the court documents and other information supplied by the parties under s. 822.29. If the court determines that a child custody proceeding has been commenced in a court in another state having jurisdiction substantially in accordance with this chapter, the court of this state shall stay its proceeding and communicate with the court of the other state. If the court of the state having jurisdiction substantially in accordance with this chapter does not determine that the court of this state is a more appropriate forum, the court of this state shall dismiss the proceeding. (3) In a proceeding to modify a child custody determination, a court of this state shall determine whether a proceeding to enforce the determination has been commenced in another state. If a proceeding to enforce a child custody determination has been commenced in another state, the court may do any of the following:(a) Stay the proceeding for modification pending the entry of an order of a court of the other state enforcing, staying, denying, or dismissing the proceeding for enforcement.(b) Enjoin the parties from continuing with the proceeding for enforcement.(c) Proceed with the modification under conditions it considers appropriate.History:  2005 a. 130.An Indian tribal court custody order is given full force and effect under the doctrine of comity. Custody of Sengstock, 165 Wis. 2d 86, 477 N.W.2d 310 (Ct. App. 1991).NOTE:  The above annotation cites to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act, the predecessor statute to the current Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
WI Stat § 822.28 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 822 - Uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.|822.28 - Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct.

822.28  Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct. (1) Except as provided in s. 822.24, if a court of this state has jurisdiction under this chapter because a person seeking to invoke its jurisdiction has engaged in unjustifiable conduct, the court shall decline to exercise its jurisdiction unless any of the following occurs:(a) The parents and all persons acting as parents have acquiesced in the exercise of jurisdiction.(b) A court of the state otherwise having jurisdiction under ss. 822.21 to 822.23 determines that this state is a more appropriate forum under s. 822.27.(c) No court of any other state would have jurisdiction under the criteria specified in ss. 822.21 to 822.23. (2) If a court of this state declines to exercise its jurisdiction under sub. (1), it may fashion an appropriate remedy to ensure the safety of the child and prevent a repetition of the unjustifiable conduct, including staying the proceeding until a child custody proceeding is commenced in a court having jurisdiction under ss. 822.21 to 822.23. (3) If a court dismisses a petition or stays a proceeding because it declines to exercise its jurisdiction under sub. (1), it shall assess against the party seeking to invoke its jurisdiction necessary and reasonable expenses including costs, communication expenses, attorney fees, investigative fees, expenses for witnesses, travel expenses, and expenses for child care during the course of the proceedings, unless the party from whom fees are sought establishes that the assessment would be clearly inappropriate. The court may not assess fees, costs, or expenses against this state unless authorized by law other than this chapter.History:  2005 a. 130.
WI Stat § 822.29 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 822 - Uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.|822.29 - Information to be submitted to court.

822.29  Information to be submitted to court. (1) In a child custody proceeding, each party, in its first pleading or in an attached affidavit, shall give information, if reasonably ascertainable, under oath as to the child's present address or whereabouts, the places where the child has lived during the last 5 years, and the names and present addresses of the persons with whom the child has lived during that period. The pleading or affidavit shall state whether the party:(a) Has participated, as a party or witness or in any other capacity, in any other proceeding concerning the custody of or physical placement or visitation with the child and, if so, shall identify the court, the case number, and the date of the child custody determination, if any.(b) Knows of any proceeding that could affect the current proceeding, including proceedings for enforcement and proceedings relating to domestic violence, protective orders, termination of parental rights, and adoptions and, if so, shall identify the court, the case number, and the nature of the proceeding.(c) Knows the names and addresses of any person not a party to the proceeding who has physical custody of the child or claims rights of legal custody or physical custody of, or visitation with, the child and, if so, the names and addresses of those persons. (2) If the information required by sub. (1) is not furnished, the court, upon motion of a party or its own motion, may stay the proceeding until the information is furnished. (3) If the declaration as to any of the items described in sub. (1) (a) to (c) is in the affirmative, the declarant shall give additional information under oath as required by the court. The court may examine the parties under oath as to details of the information furnished and other matters pertinent to the court's jurisdiction and the disposition of the case. (4) Each party has a continuing duty to inform the court of any proceeding in this or any other state that could affect the current proceeding. (5) If a party alleges in an affidavit or a pleading under oath that the health, safety, or liberty of a party or child would be jeopardized by disclosure of identifying information, the information shall be sealed and may not be disclosed to the other party or the public unless the court orders the disclosure to be made after a hearing in which the court takes into consideration the health, safety, or liberty of the party or child and determines that the disclosure is in the interest of justice.History:  2005 a. 130.
WI Stat § 822.295 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 822 - Uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.|822.295 - Appearance of parties and child.

822.295  Appearance of parties and child. (1) In a child custody proceeding in this state, the court may order a party to the proceeding who is in this state to appear before the court in person with or without the child. The court may order any person who is in this state and who has physical custody or control of the child to appear in person with the child. (2) If a party to a child custody proceeding whose presence is desired by the court is outside this state, the court may order that a notice given under s. 822.08 include a statement directing the party to appear in person with or without the child and informing the party that failure to appear may result in a decision adverse to the party. (3) The court may enter any orders necessary to ensure the safety of the child and of any person ordered to appear under this section. (4) If a party to a child custody proceeding who is outside this state is directed to appear under sub. (2) or desires to appear personally before the court with or without the child, the court may require another party to pay reasonable and necessary travel and other expenses of the party so appearing and of the child.History:  2005 a. 130.
WI Stat § 822.31 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 822 - Uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.|822.31 - Definitions.

822.31  Definitions. In this subchapter: (1) “Judicial day" means each day except Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday under s. 995.20. (2) “Petitioner" means a person who seeks enforcement of an order for the return of a child under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction or enforcement of a child custody determination. (3) “Respondent" means a person against whom a proceeding has been commenced for enforcement of an order for the return of a child under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction or enforcement of a child custody determination.History:  2005 a. 130; 2007 a. 97.
WI Stat § 822.32 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 822 - Uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.|822.32 - Enforcement under Hague Convention.

822.32  Enforcement under Hague Convention. Under this subchapter, a court of this state may enforce an order for the return of the child made under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction as if it were a child custody determination.History:  2005 a. 130.
WI Stat § 822.33 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 822 - Uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.|822.33 - Duty to enforce.

822.33  Duty to enforce. (1) A court of this state shall recognize and enforce a child custody determination of a court of another state if the latter court exercised jurisdiction in substantial conformity with this chapter or the determination was made under factual circumstances meeting the jurisdictional standards of this chapter and the determination has not been modified in accordance with this chapter. (2) A court of this state may utilize any remedy available under other law of this state to enforce a child custody determination made by a court of another state. The remedies provided in this subchapter are cumulative and do not affect the availability of other remedies to enforce a child custody determinationHistory:  2005 a. 130.
WI Stat § 822.34 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 822 - Uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.|822.34 - Temporary physical placement or visitation.

822.34  Temporary physical placement or visitation. (1) A court of this state that does not have jurisdiction to modify a child custody determination may issue a temporary order enforcing any of the following:(a) A physical placement or visitation schedule made by a court of another state.(b) The physical placement or visitation provisions of a child custody determination of another state that does not provide for a specific physical placement or visitation schedule. (2) If a court of this state makes an order under sub. (1) (b), it shall specify in the order a period that it considers adequate to allow the petitioner to obtain an order from a court having jurisdiction under the criteria specified in subch. II. The order remains in effect until an order is obtained from the other court or until the period expires.History:  2005 a. 130.
WI Stat § 822.36 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 822 - Uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.|822.36 - Enforcement of registered determination.

822.36  Enforcement of registered determination. (1) A court of this state may grant any relief normally available under the law of this state to enforce a registered child custody determination made by a court of another state. (2) A court of this state shall recognize and enforce, but may not modify, except in accordance with subch. II, a registered child custody determination of a court of another state.History:  2005 a. 130.
WI Stat § 822.37 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 822 - Uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.|822.37 - Simultaneous proceedings.

822.37  Simultaneous proceedings. If a proceeding for enforcement under this subchapter is commenced in a court of this state and the court determines that a proceeding to modify the determination is pending in a court of another state having jurisdiction to modify the determination under subch. II, the enforcing court shall immediately communicate with the modifying court. The proceeding for enforcement continues unless the enforcing court, after consultation with the modifying court, stays or dismisses the proceeding.History:  2005 a. 130.
WI Stat § 822.39 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 822 - Uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.|822.39 - Service of petition and order.

822.39  Service of petition and order. Except as provided in s. 822.41, the petition and order must be served, by any method authorized by the laws of this state, upon the respondent and any person who has physical custody of the child.History:  2005 a. 130.
WI Stat § 822.40 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 822 - Uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.|822.40 - Hearing and order.

822.40  Hearing and order. (1) Unless the court issues a temporary emergency order under s. 822.24, upon a finding that a petitioner is entitled to immediate physical custody of the child, the court shall order that the petitioner may take immediate physical custody of the child unless the respondent establishes one of the following:(a) The child custody determination has not been registered and confirmed under s. 822.35 and any of the following:1. The issuing court did not have jurisdiction under subch. II.2. The child custody determination for which enforcement is sought has been vacated, stayed, or modified by a court of a state having jurisdiction to do so under subch. II.3. The respondent was entitled to notice, but notice was not given in accordance with the standards of s. 822.08 in the proceedings before the court that issued the order for which enforcement is sought.(b) The child custody determination for which enforcement is sought was registered and confirmed under s. 822.35, but has been vacated, stayed, or modified by a court of a state having jurisdiction to do so under subch. II. (2) The court shall award the costs, fees, and expenses authorized under s. 822.42 and may grant additional relief, including a request for the assistance of law enforcement officials, and may set a further hearing to determine whether additional relief is appropriate. (3) If a party called to testify refuses to answer on the ground that the testimony may be self-incriminating, the court may draw an adverse inference from the refusal. (4) A privilege against disclosure of communications between spouses and a defense of immunity based on the relationship of husband and wife or parent and child may not be invoked in a proceeding under this subchapter.History:  2005 a. 130.
WI Stat § 822.41 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 822 - Uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.|822.41 - Warrant to take physical custody of child.

822.41  Warrant to take physical custody of child. (1) Upon the filing of a petition seeking enforcement of a child custody determination, the petitioner may file a verified application for the issuance of a warrant to take physical custody of the child if the child is imminently likely to suffer serious physical harm or be removed from this state. (2) If the court, upon the testimony of the petitioner or other witness, finds that the child is imminently likely to suffer serious physical harm or be removed from this state, it may issue a warrant to take physical custody of the child. The petition shall be heard on the next judicial day after the warrant is executed unless that date is impossible. In that event, the court shall hold the hearing on the first judicial day possible. The application for the warrant must include the statements required by s. 822.38 (2). (3) A warrant to take physical custody of a child shall do all of the following:(a) Recite the facts upon which a conclusion of imminent serious physical harm or removal from the state is based.(b) Direct law enforcement officers to take physical custody of the child immediately.(c) Provide for the placement of the child pending final relief. (4) The respondent shall be served with the petition, warrant, and order immediately after the child is taken into physical custody. (5) A warrant to take physical custody of a child is enforceable throughout this state. If the court finds on the basis of the testimony of the petitioner or other witness that a less intrusive remedy is not effective, it may authorize law enforcement officers to enter private property to take physical custody of the child. If required by exigent circumstances of the case, the court may authorize law enforcement officers to make a forcible entry at any hour. (6) The court may impose conditions upon placement of a child to ensure the appearance of the child and the child's custodian.History:  2005 a. 130.
WI Stat § 822.42 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 822 - Uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.|822.42 - Costs, fees, and expenses.

822.42  Costs, fees, and expenses. (1) The court shall award the prevailing party, including a state, necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by or on behalf of the party, including costs, communication expenses, attorney fees, investigative fees, expenses for witnesses, travel expenses, and expenses for child care during the course of the proceedings, unless the party from whom fees or expenses are sought establishes that the award would be clearly inappropriate. (2) The court may not assess fees, costs, or expenses against a state unless authorized by law other than this chapter.History:  2005 a. 130.
WI Stat § 822.43 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 822 - Uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.|822.43 - Recognition and enforcement.

822.43  Recognition and enforcement. A court of this state shall accord full faith and credit to an order issued by another state and consistent with this chapter that enforces a child custody determination by a court of another state unless the order has been vacated, stayed, or modified by a court having jurisdiction to do so under subch. II.History:  2005 a. 130.
WI Stat § 822.44 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 822 - Uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.|822.44 - Appeals.

822.44  Appeals. An appeal may be taken from a final order in a proceeding under this subchapter in accordance with ch. 809. Unless the court enters a temporary emergency order under s. 822.24, the enforcing court may not stay an order enforcing a child custody determination pending appeal.History:  2005 a. 130.
WI Stat § 822.45 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 822 - Uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.|822.45 - Role of prosecutor.

822.45  Role of prosecutor. (1) A prosecutor, in a case arising under this chapter or involving the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, may take any lawful action, including resort to a proceeding under this subchapter or any other available civil proceeding to locate a child, obtain the return of a child, or enforce a child custody determination if any of the following exists:(a) A child custody determination.(b) A request to do so from a court in a pending child custody proceeding.(c) A reasonable belief that a criminal statute has been violated.(d) A reasonable belief that the child has been wrongfully removed or retained in violation of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. (2) A prosecutor acting under this section acts on behalf of the court and may not represent any party.History:  2005 a. 130.
WI Stat § 822.46 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 822 - Uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act.|822.46 - Role of law enforcement.

822.46  Role of law enforcement. At the request of a prosecutor acting under s. 822.45, a law enforcement officer may take any lawful action reasonably necessary to locate a child or a party and assist a prosecutor with responsibilities under s. 822.45.History:  2005 a. 130.