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CHIPS Appeal – Commenced by NOI
Juneau County DHS v. James B., 2000 WI App 86, 234 Wis. 2d 406, 610 N.W.2d 144
For Appellant: James L. Boardman; Chris R. Velnetske
Issue: Whether the court of appeals acquires jurisdiction over a CHIPS appeal commenced by notice of appeal without prior notice of intent to pursue relief.
Holding: ¶4:
In CHIPS cases, appeals are commenced by first filing of a notice of intent to pursue postconviction relief,
Right to Counsel – Judicial Appointment, Discretion to Continue on Appeal
Juneau County DHS v. James B., 2000 WI App 86, 234 Wis. 2d 406, 610 N.W.2d 144
For Appellant; James L. Boardman; Chris R. Velnetske
Issue: Whether judicial appointment of counsel in a CHIPS case necessarily terminates after disposition, or may be continued for appeal.
Holding: Judicial appointment of counsel in a CHIPS case doesn’t automatically terminate upon disposition, the circuit court retaining authority to continue the appointment for purposes of appeal.