Wis JI-Children 202

This is a fact-finding proceeding on a petition which alleges that an unborn child is in

need of protection or services. It is conducted pursuant to the Children's Code of this state. It

is a civil, not a criminal, proceeding.

This hearing is a part of a process which was started by the filing of a petition by

(petitioner). The petition alleges that (expectant mother) habitually lacks self-control in the

use of (alcohol beverages) (controlled substances) (controlled substance analogs) exhibited to

a severe degree to the extent that there is a substantial risk that the physical health of her

unborn child and of the child when born will be seriously affected or endangered unless

(expectant mother) receives prompt and adequate treatment for that habitual lack of self-control.

Your role is to determine whether the allegations in the petition have been proved. In

doing so, you should not consider what the final result of this proceeding might be. If you

determine that the allegations of the petition have been proved, it is my responsibility to

determine what services should be ordered.

The petitioner, __________________, is represented in this proceeding by Attorney

_____________.

[The expectant mother of the unborn child is (_____________). She is represented by

Attorney _____________.] [The father of the unborn child is (_____________). He is

represented by Attorney _____________.]

[The interests of the unborn child will be represented by Attorney ____________, who

is the unborn child's guardian ad litem.] 1

At the end of this hearing, you will be given a special verdict to answer. I will give

you further instructions on the law that applies to the verdict questions.

I want to remind you that the parties have a statutory right to keep their identities

confidential. This is why these hearings are closed to the public. You must never disclose the

identity of the unborn child or family members to anyone.