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Vernon County designates corporation counsel to represent public in some Chapter 48 guardianship cases
Summary
The County Board adopted Resolution 2025-34 to designate the Vernon County Corporation Counsel to represent the public in certain Chapter 48 guardianship matters (sections 48.977 and 48.9795), effective Jan. 1, 2026, and directed notification to the Wisconsin Department of Administration.
The Vernon County Board of Supervisors on June 19 adopted Resolution 2025-34 to designate the county’s corporation counsel to represent the public in specific juvenile guardianship proceedings under Wisconsin Statute § 48.09. Administrative Coordinator Cassie Hanan told the board that no county record could be found showing a prior formal designation and that the change will take effect Jan. 1, 2026, after the county notifies the Wisconsin Department of Administration.
The resolution narrows the designation to matters arising under statutes cited in the text—specifically § 48.977 (guardianship for a child in need of protection or services) and § 48.9795 (guardianship of children)—and directs the County Clerk to forward required notice to the Department of Administration. Motion language recorded in the minutes shows the board moved to “adopt Resolution 2025-34”; Supervisor Lawler moved the measure and Supervisor Jacobson seconded it, and the measure was adopted on a voice vote. The resolution also asks corporation counsel to seek appointment as a special prosecutor during the interim period to avoid gaps in representation.
