Section 938.135. Referral of juveniles to proceedings under ch. 51 or 55

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(1)   Juvenile with developmental disability, mental illness, or alcohol or drug dependency. If a juvenile alleged to be delinquent or in need of protection or services is before the court and appears to have a developmental disability or mental illness or to be drug dependent or suffering from alcoholism, the court may proceed under ch. 51 or 55 .

(2)   Admissions, placements, and commitments to inpatient facilities. Any voluntary or involuntary admissions, placements, or commitments of a juvenile made in or to an inpatient facility, as defined in s. 51.01 (10) , other than a commitment under s. 938.34 (6) (am) , are governed by ch. 51 or 55 .

1995 a. 77 ; 2005 a. 344 .