Senate Bill 253 aims to clarify and establish the jurisdiction of the state over juvenile matters on federal enclaves in Wisconsin. The bill stipulates that the state retains 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 to be documented and filed with the secretary of state and the county register of deeds.

The bill includes specific amendments to existing statutes, notably amending sections 938.12 and 938.13 to incorporate the new jurisdictional provisions. It introduces new legal language that emphasizes the state's ongoing jurisdiction over juvenile cases on federal land, while also renumbering existing statutes for clarity. The amendments ensure that the court's exclusive jurisdiction is maintained, except as provided in the new sections, thereby reinforcing the state's authority in juvenile matters within federal enclaves.

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