Definitions
Wis. Stat. § 822.31
in effectIn this subchapter:
(1) “Judicial day” means each day except Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday under s. 995.20.
(2) “Petitioner” means a person who seeks enforcement of an order for the return of a child under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction or enforcement of a child custody determination.
(3) “Respondent” means a person against whom a proceeding has been commenced for enforcement of an order for the return of a child under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction or enforcement of a child custody determination.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/822.31Fetched: 10/7/2026
