Guardianship Forms
Records
Generally, records of the circuit courts are open to the public. However, Children's Court records are NOT available to the public without the written approval of a judge. By state law, we are required to charge $1.25 per page for copies of court records. The Children's Court Record Center is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.
Forms
JD-1739: Authorization and Order to Open Court Records for Inspection
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Guides
State Packet: Adoption Records Search Program
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Open AllClose All I want to go to court. What do I need to do?
The judges require parents seeking court intervention for a child ages 12-17 be referred to the MFIS Program. Going to court and filing a pro-se CHIPS/JIPS petition is limited to those families who have gone through a MFIS assessment and are assisted in filing by either the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare - Safety Service, or the Department of Human Services - Delinquency and Court Service.
How do I contact the MFIS Program?
Will this cost me anything?
No. An assessment is free.
When I call the MFIS Program, what will happen?
An assessment will be completed to determine what services and interventions would be appropriate for your child and
After the assessment is completed, what happens next?
For eligible children and families, a case manager will be assigned and family and group sessions will be started based on the needs of the child and family. Additional referrals will be made to outside providers based on the needs of the child and family as well. For families wishing to pursue a pro-se CHIPS or JIPS petition, a referral will be made to DMCPS for CHIPS cases and CYFS for JIPS cases
What if I don't want to go to the MFIS Program? I want to go to court.
You CANNOT file a pro-se CHIPS or JIPS case without being assessed by the MFIS program.
If my child is under 12 and I need help, what do I do?
Call (414) 220-SAFE (7233) and tell them you have been referred by the court as your child is under 12 and you need help.
My child is not going to school and I do not want to be fined or go to jail. If I file a CHiPS or JiPS petition, can I avoid being charged?
No. Participating in the FISS Program will not stop the District Attorney's Office from charging you. However, under certain circumstances, the District Attorney's Office might recommend that you contact the FISS Program instead of charging you.