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Involuntary Commitment and Medication

By: Derek Hawkins//March 1, 2022//

Involuntary Commitment and Medication

By: Derek Hawkins//March 1, 2022//

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WI Court of Appeals – District III

Case Name: Marathon County v. J.A.E.,

Case No.: 2021AP898

Officials: GILL, J.

Focus: Involuntary Commitment and Medication

James appeals from orders for his commitment and involuntary medication and treatment, both entered pursuant to WIS. STAT. ch. 51. James argues that Marathon County (“the County”) failed to establish that he was dangerous pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 51.20(1)(a)2. We conclude that the evidence supports the circuit court’s conclusion that James is dangerous. Accordingly, we affirm.

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Derek A Hawkins is Corporate Counsel, at Salesforce.

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