By: Derek Hawkins//August 15, 2018//
WI Court of Appeals – District IV
Case Name: Rock County v. B.A.G.
Case No.: 2018AP782
Officials: FITZPATRICK, J.
Focus: Prisoner Involuntary Commitment
B.A.G. appeals orders of the Rock County Circuit Court entered pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 51.20(1)(a)2.e. subjecting him to involuntary commitment due to mental illness and directing involuntary administration of medication. On appeal, B.A.G. argues that: (1) the evidence does not support the circuit court’s finding that B.A.G. was dangerous under § 51.20(1)(a)2.e., known as the “fifth standard”; and (2) the circuit court findings are insufficient to support the order for involuntary administration of psychotropic medication. I conclude that the circuit court properly ordered the mental health commitment and involuntary administration of medication and, accordingly, the orders are affirmed.