Prisoner Involuntary Commitment

By: Derek Hawkins//August 15, 2018//

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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.

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Attorney Derek A. Hawkins is the managing partner at Hawkins Law Offices LLC, where he heads up the firm’s startup law practice. He specializes in business formation, corporate governance, intellectual property protection, private equity and venture capital funding and mergers & acquisitions. Check out the website at www.hawkins-lawoffices.com or contact them at 262-737-8825.

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