Involuntary Commitment

By: Derek Hawkins//October 7, 2020//

By: Derek Hawkins//October 7, 2020//

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WI Court of Appeals – District IV

Case Name: Rock County v. R.J.,

Case No.: 2020AP93

Officials: GRAHAM, J.

Focus: Involuntary Commitment

R.J. was involuntary committed for treatment for six months pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 51.20, and he was subsequently recommitted for a period of one year. In this appeal of his initial commitment, R.J. argues that the County failed to meet its burden to prove that he was dangerous. I conclude that this appeal is moot and decline to reach its merits; therefore, I affirm.

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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