Who can file this form?

A child, parent, guardian, legal custodian, foster parent, or physical custodian may file a written objection to this request. The form itself is used by a Caseworker or agency.

What happens if someone objects?

If a written objection is filed with the court, a hearing will be scheduled within 30 days of the request. If no objection is filed, the request might be granted without a hearing.

JD-1801

Notice and Request for Trial Reunification, Extension of Trial Reunification or Revocation of Trial Reunification

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective December 3, 2024

This form is used to tell the court if a reunification trial should start, if it needs to be extended, or if it needs to be canceled. It asks the court to make an order about the child's return to the family.

The court describes it as: To provide notice of request a trial reunification, extension for a trial reunification or revocation for a trial reunification.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Start a case
Respond
Motions
Discovery
Hearing
Judgment
After judgment
Appeal

Stage: Motions

This form is used by a Caseworker or an agency responsible for following through on a court order regarding a child. It is used to formally request action regarding the child's reunification plan.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

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

Plain-language summary

Common questions

Who can file this form?: A child, parent, guardian, legal custodian, foster parent, or physical custodian may file a written objection to this request. The form itself is used by a Caseworker or agency.
What happens if someone objects?: If a written objection is filed with the court, a hearing will be scheduled within 30 days of the request. If no objection is filed, the request might be granted without a hearing.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect December 3, 2024.

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