Assembly Bill 251 aims to clarify and establish the jurisdiction over juveniles on federal enclaves in Wisconsin. The bill stipulates that the state will retain concurrent jurisdiction over any juvenile aged 10 years or older who is alleged to be delinquent or in need of protection or services. Additionally, it mandates that the governor must accept retrocession of jurisdiction over such matters if offered by the appropriate federal authority. This retrocession process is intended to ensure that state laws can be applied to juveniles on federal lands, thereby enhancing the state's ability to address juvenile delinquency and protection needs.

The bill includes specific legal modifications, such as the creation of new statutory sections and the renumbering of existing ones. Notably, it introduces section 1.03 (4), which asserts the state's concurrent jurisdiction over juveniles, and section 1.031 (2), which outlines the governor's responsibility to accept retrocession offers. Furthermore, amendments to sections 938.12 (1) and 938.13 clarify the court's exclusive jurisdiction over juveniles while incorporating references to the new provisions. These changes aim to streamline the legal framework governing juvenile matters on federal lands in Wisconsin.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 938.12(1), 938.12, 938.13(intro.), 938.13