Involuntary Commitment and Medication

By: Derek Hawkins//June 12, 2019//

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WI Court of Appeals – District II

Case Name: Waukesha County v. W.E.L.

Case No.: 2018AP1486

Officials: HAGEDORN, J.

Focus: Involuntary Commitment and Medication

Pursuant to WIS. STAT. ch. 51, W.E.L. was committed to the care and custody of Waukesha County and subject to the involuntary administration of medication during commitment. He now appeals from the original commitment and medication orders, as well as an order denying him postdisposition relief. However, W.E.L. later stipulated to an extension of the commitment and medication orders. Because W.E.L. is no longer subject to the original orders and does not challenge the extension orders he stipulated to, we conclude that W.E.L.’s challenges to the original commitment and medication orders are moot. Thus, we dismiss the appeal.

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Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.

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