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Sexually Violent Persons — discharge petitions — sufficiency of the evidence
2010AP2258 In re the commitment of Jason R. Staves
2009AP1579 State v. West
Section 980.08(4)(cg) places the burden of proof with the committed individual, and that the appropriate burden of persuasion is clear and convincing evidence.
2010AP1142 State v. Nordberg
Section 980.08(4)(cg) places the burden of proof on the committed individual, and the burden of persuasion is clear and convincing evidence.
2010AP1106, 2010AP1967 In re the commitment of Albert M. Virsnieks
Sexually Violent Persons Sufficiency of the evidence Albert M. Virsnieks, pro se, appeals his commitment as a sexually violent person under Wis. Stat. ch. 980 (2009-10) and an order denying his motion for post-commitment relief. Because we conclude his claims are entirely without merit, we affirm. Not recommended for publication in the official reports. 2010AP1106, […]
2010AP460 In re the commitment of Scott Maher
Sexually Violent Persons Postcommitment treatment Scott Maher appeals a judgment entered on a jury verdict determining that he is a sexually violent person and committing him pursuant to Wis. Stat. ch. 980 (2009-10). He also appeals an order of the circuit court denying his motion for a new trial. Maher requests that we exercise our […]
2010AP1188 State v. Richard
Sexually Violent Persons Discharge hearings A research paper contending that sex offenders are less likely to recommit as they get older is insufficient to entitle a sexually violent person to a discharge hearing. “Richard argues that Combs held that a new actuarial table by itself is enough to demonstrate that an offender is no longer […]
2010AP594 & 2010AP1155 State v. Gilbert
Sexually Violent Persons Commitment; custody A person can be committed under Chapter 980 as a sexually violent person while the person is incarcerated. “A petition alleging that a person is sexually violent must be filed before the person is ‘released or discharged’ from custody or control of the DOC. See Wis. Stat. § 980.02(1m). If […]
2010AP1181 In re the commitment of Eric James Hendrickson
Sexually Violent Persons Discharge hearings Eric Hendrickson was committed as a sexually violent person under Wis. Stat. ch. 980. This appeal concerns a subsequent discharge hearing at which the circuit court found that there was sufficient evidence to continue Hendrickson’s commitment. Hendrickson argues that, regardless whether the proof at his discharge hearing satisfied the elements [&hellip[...]
2010AP809 In re the commitment of Kenneth R. Parrish
Sexually Violent Persons Petitions for discharge; dismissal Kenneth R. Parrish appeals from an order dismissing his petition for discharge as a sexually violent person under Chapter 980 of the Wisconsin Statutes on the grounds that: (1) the trial court prematurely dismissed his petition even though he requested and was entitled to the appointment of an […]
2010AP970 In re the commitment of Lee Alexander Brown
Sexually Violent Persons Self-representation Lee Alexander Brown appeals from a judgment and order committing Brown to the custody of the Department of Health Services, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 980.06 (2007-08), until such time as he is no longer a sexually violent person. Brown claims that the trial court erred when it permitted him to […]
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