Involuntary Commitment

By: Derek Hawkins//August 24, 2021//

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WI Court of Appeals – District II

Case Name: Sheboygan County v. M.J.M.,

Case No.: 2020AP1744

Officials: REILLY, P.J.

Focus: Involuntary Commitment – Extension

M.J.M. appeals from an order of the circuit court extending his involuntary commitment. He argues that Sheboygan County (the County) failed to establish that he is dangerous pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 51.20(1)(a), (am). We conclude that the evidence supports the circuit court’s conclusion that M.J.M. is mentally ill, a proper subject for treatment, and would be a proper subject for commitment if treatment were withdrawn. See § 51.20(1)(a), (am). We affirm.

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Derek A Hawkins is Corporate Counsel, at Salesforce.

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