Assembly Bill 251 aims to clarify and establish the jurisdiction of the state of Wisconsin over juvenile matters occurring on federal enclaves. 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 juvenile matters if offered by the appropriate federal authority. This retrocession process is intended to ensure that the state can effectively address juvenile issues that arise on federal lands.

To implement these changes, the bill includes several amendments and new provisions. It creates a new statute, 1.03 (4), which explicitly states the state's concurrent jurisdiction over juveniles in these cases. It also renumbers existing statute 1.031 and adds a new subsection (2) that outlines the governor's responsibilities regarding retrocession. Furthermore, the bill amends existing statutes 938.12 (1) and 938.13 to incorporate references to the new jurisdictional provisions, ensuring that the court's exclusive jurisdiction is aligned with the newly established rules regarding juveniles on federal land.

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