Civil Commitment

Dec 17, 2025

Geyser won’t contest revoked privileges after escape

Morgan Geyser, who attacked a classmate to please Slender Man, fled a group home. Wisconsin authorities move to revoke her release.

Jun 28, 2011

2011AP208 In the matter of mental commitment of Kevin Q.: Brown County v. Kevin Q.

Civil Commitment Dangerousness; sufficiency of the evidence

Apr 28, 2011

2010AP1486 Dane County v. Kelly M.

Civil Commitment Treatment; fifth standard Civil commitment is available under the fifth standard for individuals who have dual diagnoses — a diagnosis of mental illness and, in addition, a diagnosis […]

Apr 27, 2011

2010AP2061 Fond du Lac County v. Helen E.F.

Civil Commitment Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease is not a qualifying mental condition for commitment pursuant to Chapter 51. “[T]he primary purpose of Wis. Stat. ch. 51 is to provide treatment […]

Apr 26, 2011

2010AP3162 Brown County v. Quinn M.

Civil Commitment Involuntary medication; sufficiency of the evidence Quinn M. appeals an order extending his Wis. Stat. ch. 51 mental health commitment and an involuntary medication order. Quinn asserts there […]

Mar 17, 2011

2010AP3044-FT In the matter of the mental commitment of Henry J.V.

Civil Commitment Extension; sufficiency of the evidence The County filed a petition to extend Henry J.V.’s mental commitment. An evidentiary hearing on that petition was held, and the court granted […]

Feb 23, 2011

2010AP2571-FT In the matter of the mental commitment of Kathleen R.H.

Civil Commitment Extension Kathleen R.H. appeals from circuit court orders extending her mental health commitment for twelve months under Wis. Stat. § 51.20(13)(g)1. and ordering involuntary medication and treatment on […]

Feb 8, 2011

2010AP2216-FT In the matter of the mental commitment of Michael B.

Civil Commitment Jury instructions; sufficiency of the evidence Michael B. appeals an order extending his Wis. Stat. ch. 51 mental health commitment. Michael asserts the jury instructions directed the jury […]

Oct 19, 2010

2010AP1026 In the matter of the mental commitment to Dennis H.

Civil Commitment Sufficiency of the evidence Dennis H. appeals an order of commitment and an order for involuntary medication and treatment. He claims the evidence presented at the commitment hearing […]