What does this form tell me?

It tells you that a petition has been filed to end your parental rights and that you are required to appear at a hearing. The notice includes the date, time, and location for that hearing.

What happens if I do not show up?

The form warns that if you fail to appear, the court might hear testimony and grant the request to terminate your parental rights.

Do I have to pay to file this?

The text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

JC-1633

Summons - Termination of Parental Rights

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective September 8, 2022

This form is a notice that a request to end parental rights has been filed with the court. It tells the parents they must appear at a hearing on a specific date, time, and location.

The court describes it as: To give notice to parents that a petition to terminate parental rights has been filed and to summons the parents to court for a hearing. Available in Spanish. CCAP form.

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This form is used when a petition has been filed asking the court to terminate parental rights. It summons the parents to appear at a hearing about this matter.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

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What does this form tell me?: It tells you that a petition has been filed to end your parental rights and that you are required to appear at a hearing. The notice includes the date, time, and location for that hearing.
What happens if I do not show up?: The form warns that if you fail to appear, the court might hear testimony and grant the request to terminate your parental rights.
Do I have to pay to file this?: The text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 8, 2022.

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