Civil Commitment — dangerousness

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

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Civil Commitment — dangerousness

Cheri V. appeals the order committing her involuntarily under Wis. Stat. § 51.20 for six months for inpatient treatment in a Milwaukee County facility. The commitment order was entered after a bench trial, following which the trial court in an oral decision found “by clear and convincing evidence” that Cheri V. was then currently “mentally ill and that mental illness is certainly treatable and currently treatable on a short-term basis.” The trial court also determined in its oral decision and without further elucidation that Cheri V. “is dangerous to herself or to others.” The trial court ordered Cheri V. committed for “a period of — not to exceed six months.” Cheri V. claims on appeal that there was no evidence that she was dangerous to herself or to others. We agree, and reverse. This opinion will not be published.

2012AP1737 In the matter of the metal commitment of Cheri V.

Dist I, Milwaukee County, Foley, J., Fine, J.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Swartz, Melinda A., Milwaukee; Marion, Colleen, Milwaukee; For Respondent: Rhodes, Jennifer K., Milwaukee