2010AP2571-FT In the matter of the mental commitment of Kathleen R.H.

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Civil Commitment
Extension

Kathleen R.H. appeals from circuit court orders extending her mental health commitment for twelve months under Wis. Stat. § 51.20(13)(g)1. and ordering involuntary medication and treatment on an outpatient basis under Wis. Stat. § 51.61(1)(g)4.b. Kathleen contends that there was insufficient evidence upon which to order the extension of her mental health commitment because Kathleen’s case manager failed to provide testimony indicating that Kathleen would engage in dangerous behavior if treatment were withdrawn. We reject Kathleen’s challenge. We conclude that the County met its burden of proving that Kathleen is a proper subject for recommitment under § 51.20. We affirm the circuit court’s orders. This opinion will not be published.

2010AP2571-FT In the matter of the mental commitment of Kathleen R.H.

Dist II, Waukesha County, Haughney, J., Neubauer, P.J.

Attorney: For Appellant: LaZotte, Paul G., Madison; For Respondent: Mueller, Robert J., Waukesha

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