Civil Commitment — involuntary medication — sufficiency of the evidence

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//January 28, 2014//

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Civil

Civil Commitment — involuntary medication — sufficiency of the evidence

Mary S. appeals an order for involuntary medication. She argues Eau Claire County failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence that she was not competent to refuse medication. We agree and reverse. This opinion will not be published.

2013AP2098 In the matter of the mental commitment of Mary S.

Dist III, Eau Claire County, Theisen, J., Hoover, P.J.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Hintze, Donna L., Madison; For Respondent: Sullivan, Timothy J., Eau Claire

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