Waukesha County v. Kathleen R. H., 2010AP2571-FT, District 2, 2/23/11 court of appeals decision (1-judge, not for publication); for Kathleen R.H.: Paul G. LaZotte, SPD, Madison Appellate; case activity The evidence supported ch. 51 mental health recommitment for a period of 12 months.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
2. Recommitment
Oneida County v. Michael B., 2010AP002216-FT, District 3, 2/8/11 court of appeals decision (1-judge, not for publication); for Michael B.: Lora B. Cerone.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
