Child Abuse and Neglect Program 
(Child Protective Service)

Wisconsin Statutes /Administrative Codes

State Statutes are laws created by the Wisconsin State Legislature that all agencies must follow. 

• Chapter 48, (PDF) Children's Code 
  
  

• Chapter 939, (PDF, 146kb) Crimes - General Provisions 
  
  

• Chapter 940, (PDF, 145kb) Crimes - Life and Bodily Security 
  
  

• Chapter 948, (PDF, 95kb) Crimes Against Children 
  
  

Administrative Rules are written by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family services and must be submitted to the Wisconsin State Legislature for approval.  Most often there are statutory requirements that direct the Department to create administrative rules.  All agencies in Wisconsin must follow Administrative Rules.

• DCF  39, (PDF, 22kb) Relinquishing Custody of a Unborn Child 
  
  

• DHS 12, (PDF, 54kb) Caregiver Background Checks 

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Last Revised: January 26, 2009