By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//October 18, 2012//
By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//October 18, 2012//
Wisconsin Court of Appeals
Civil
Civil Commitment — involuntary commitment — sufficiency of the evidence
Raphael M. appeals from an Order of Commitment, Order for Involuntary Medication and Treatment, and Amended Order of Commitment entered against him pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 51.20. Under § 51.20(1)(a), an individual is subject to involuntary commitment if he or she is mentally ill, a proper subject for treatment, and a danger to the individual’s self or others. Raphael asserts that the circuit court erred in finding that the County met its burden of proving these elements by clear and convincing evidence, as required under § 51.20(13)(e). Concluding that the evidence was sufficient to support the circuit court’s findings, this court affirms. This opinion will not be published.
2012AP23 In the matter of the mental commitment of Raphael M.
Dist IV, Dane County, Smith, J., Kloppenburg, J.
Attorneys: For Appellant: Campbell, Shunette T., Madison; For Respondent: Pabellon, Carlos A., Madison