Prisoner – Involuntary Commitment and Medication

By: Derek Hawkins//August 12, 2020//

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WI Court of Appeals – District II

Case Name: Winnebago County v. S.H.,

Case No.: 2019AP2277-FT

Officials: Reilly, P.J., Gundrum and Davis, JJ.

Focus: Prisoner – Involuntary Commitment and Medication

“Sarah” appeals from an order extending her involuntary commitment and from an order for involuntary medication and treatment. See WIS. STAT. §§ 51.20(13)(g)1., 51.61(1)(g)4. The evidence supports the circuit court’s conclusions that Sarah is mentally ill, is a proper subject for treatment, and would be the proper subject for commitment if treatment were withdrawn. See § 51.20(1)(a)1., (am). We therefore affirm.

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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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