Outagamie County v. Aaron V., 2013AP808, District 3, 9/10/13; court of appeals decision (1-judge; ineligible for publication); case activity The evidence supported an extension of Aaron’s ch. 51 commitment even though Dr. Dave, the county’s expert, did not specifically testify Aaron would “decompensate” or become dangerous if treatment were withdrawn and did not provide reasons… Read more
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Winnebago County v. Nathan W., 2011AP2099, District 2, 2/1/12 court of appeals decision (1-judge, not for publication); for Nathan W.: Martha K. Askins, SPD, Madison Appellate; case activity ¶3 Here, Dr. Zerrien’s testimony at the commitment hearing supported the circuit court’s commitment order. Dr. Zerrien was Nathan’s treating psychiatrist. Dr. Zerrien testified based on his treatment of Nathan and his… Read more
Shawano County v. Anne R., 2011AP2040, District 3, 12/28/11 court of appeals decision (1-judge, not for publication); for Anne R.: Donna L. Hintze, SPD, Madison Appellate; case activity Anne R. challenges the extension of her mental health commitment / involuntary medication order, on the ground the County failed to prove she would be a proper… Read more
Brown County v. Kevin Q., 2011AP208, District 3, 6/28/11 court of appeals decision (1-judge, not for publication); for Kevin Q.: Andrew Hinkel, SPD, Madison Appellate; case activity ¶10 We conclude the evidence sufficiently shows there is a substantial likelihood Kevin would be a proper subject for commitment if treatment were withdrawn. Kevin acknowledged he has… Read more
Brown County v. Quinn M., 2010AP3162, District 3, 4/26/11 court of appeals decision (1-judge, not for publication); for Quinn M.: Chandra N. Harvey, SPD, Madison Appellate; case activity Evidence held sufficient to support extension of ch. 51 commitment upheld. 1. Mental illness. Expert testified that she was certain Quinn had a mental illness, though given… Read more
Rock County v. Henry J. V., 2010AP3044-FT, District 4, 3/17/11 court of appeals decision (1-judge, not for publication); for Henry J.V.: Steven D. Grunder, Madison Appellate; case activity Evidence held sufficient to sustain extension of mental health commitment, as against argument respondent wasn’t shown to be dangerous if treatment were withdrawn. ¶6 As Henry acknowledges… Read more
Waukesha County v. Kathleen R. H., 2010AP2571-FT, District 2, 2/23/11 court of appeals decision (1-judge, not for publication); for Kathleen R.H.: Paul G. LaZotte, SPD, Madison Appellate; case activity The evidence supported ch. 51 mental health recommitment for a period of 12 months. ¶8 Here, Kathleen misconstrues WIS. STAT. § 51.20(1)(am) as requiring proof, apart from that contained in… Read more
Oneida County v. Michael B., 2010AP002216-FT, District 3, 2/8/11 court of appeals decision (1-judge, not for publication); for Michael B.: Lora B. Cerone. SPD, Madison Appellate; case activity Mental Recommitment – Instruction on Dangerousness The following oral jury instruction didn’t impermissibly direct the jury to find dangerousness, on trial for mental recommitment: “This is a recommitment proceeding… Read more
