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JD-1737

Plea Questionnaire/Waiver of Rights (Delinquency)

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective November 21, 2019

This form is used by a juvenile to formally enter a plea to delinquency charges, which means they are admitting to charges under Wisconsin law. It requires the juvenile to sign statements showing they understand what they are giving up, including rights like the right to a trial.

The court describes it as: To provide a standard format for a juvenile to complete to enter a plea, waive rights and indicate an understanding of appeal rights. Available in Spanish.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when a juvenile is entering a plea to delinquency charges in court.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is for the juvenile to complete, and it also includes sections for the juvenile's attorney to complete and sign.
What does signing this form mean?
By signing, the juvenile is stating they are entering the plea of their own free will and asking the court to accept the plea and find them delinquent.
Does the juvenile have to understand everything to sign?
The form includes sections where the juvenile confirms understanding of the charges and the rights they are giving up.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect November 21, 2019.

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