Senate Bill 253 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 ensures that the state has the authority to address juvenile cases that arise on federal lands.

The bill includes specific amendments to existing statutes, such as the renumbering of section 1.031 and the creation of new sections 1.03 (4) and 1.031 (2). It also amends sections 938.12 (1) and 938.13 to incorporate the new jurisdictional provisions. Notably, the amendments clarify that the court has exclusive jurisdiction over juveniles, except as provided in the newly inserted sections, thereby integrating the new jurisdictional framework into the existing legal structure.

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